RAINBOW
Fefe Dobson Lyrics


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You're only a rainbow away
And I'm sitting here soaking wet, waiting for you
You're only a rainbow, just a rainbow away
And I'm reaching out hoping that you see it too

But I'm telling you, that I'm no fool
'Cause I know what rainbows do
They fade away,
Fade away,
Fade away, away,
Stormy day, found its way
And I wish I could hold you now

I'm only a rainbow away, my friend
And if you could see
What others see
You wouldn't feel so bad

And I'm telling you
'Cause I've been there too,
That storms are like rainbows too

They fade away,
Fade away,
Fade away, away,
Stormy days,




Drift away,
And may someone be holding you now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Fefe Dobson's song Rainbow talk about hope and perseverance – the idea that even when times are tough, there's a chance for something beautiful and worthwhile right around the corner. The song uses the metaphor of a rainbow, which appears after a storm and is a symbol of hope and promise. The singer is longing for someone who is only a "rainbow" away, meaning that they are close by but difficult to reach at the moment. She's waiting in the rain, confident that her time will come and that she'll be able to reconnect with this person on the other side of the storm.


The singer is aware that rainbows don't last forever, but that doesn't deter her from her search for something better. She knows that storms can be hard, but that they eventually pass, just like trouble in life. Dobson is reassuring the person she's addressing that they will eventually find their way to a happier place – a sentiment that's both relatable and hope-inspiring.


Rainbow is a song packed with subtle messages of hope and resilience. It reminds people that tough times don't last forever, and that there's always a chance for something beautiful, even in the aftermath of a storm.


Line by Line Meaning

You're only a rainbow away
You're so close to me, yet still out of reach, like a rainbow just beyond my grasp.


And I'm sitting here soaking wet, waiting for you
I'm vulnerable and exposed, eagerly waiting for you, even if it means getting wet in the rain.


You're only a rainbow, just a rainbow away
I'm aware that you're so close, but the distance between us feels as distant as the colors of a rainbow.


And I'm reaching out hoping that you see it too
I'm making an effort to connect with you, hopeful that you also share the desire to be near me.


But I'm telling you, that I'm no fool
Although I'm vulnerable and exposed, I'm not naive and aware of my actions and emotions.


'Cause I know what rainbows do
Having experienced the fleeting beauty of rainbows, I understand the impermanent nature of things.


They fade away, Fade away, Fade away, away,
Rainbows, like anything else, can disappear quickly and leave behind a sense of loss and emptiness.


Stormy day, found its way, And I wish I could hold you now
Difficult times seem to come and go unexpectedly, and during these times, all I wish for is your physical presence and comfort.


I'm only a rainbow away, my friend
I'm so close to you, like the distance between two colors on a rainbow, and I hope you can see that.


And if you could see What others see You wouldn't feel so bad
If you could see yourself as others see you, you would realize your worth and find comfort in that.


And I'm telling you 'Cause I've been there too, That storms are like rainbows too
I empathize with you because I've been in dark times too, but I believe that even in tough times, beauty can still be found, like a rainbow after a storm.


They fade away, Fade away, Fade away, away, Stormy days, Drift away, And may someone be holding you now
Tough times will inevitably pass, and hopefully, someone is there to help lift you up during those difficult times.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DOBSON, LEVINE

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