A switch to popular standards by the likes of George Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Cole Porter, and Richard Rodgers made them mainstays in the pops-orchestra field. The duo experimented with prepared pianos, influenced - oddly enough - by the ideas of avant-garde composer John Cage. By adding paper, sticks, rubber, wood blocks, metal bars, chains, glass, mallets, and other found objects to piano string beds, they were able to produce a variety of bizarre sounds that sometimes resembled percussion instruments, and at other times produced a spacy, almost electronic sound.
I'm Always Chasing Rainbows
Ferrante & Teicher Lyrics
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Watching clouds drifting by
My schemes are just like all my dreams
Ending in the sky
Some fellows look and find the sunshine
I always look and find the rain
Some fellows make a winning sometimes
I never even make a gain
Waiting to find a little bluebird in vain
I'm always chasing rainbows
Watching clouds drifting by
My schemes are just like all my dreams
Ending in the sky
Some fellows look and find the sunshine
I always look and find the rain
Some fellows make a winning sometimes
I never even make a gain
Believe me, I'm always chasing rainbows
The first verse of Ferrante & Teicher's song "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows" speaks to the experience of many dreamers and idealists. The lyrics suggest that the singer is on a quest for something elusive, represented by the image of a rainbow. This quest is both exciting and frustrating, as indicated by the cyclical nature of the imagery: the singer is always watching clouds and chasing rainbows, but their schemes and dreams ultimately end up "in the sky," out of reach. The second verse contrasts the singer's experience with that of "some fellows" who are able to find sunshine and even win sometimes; however, the singer can never seem to make a gain. Despite the difficulties, the singer remains committed to chasing rainbows and hoping for a breakthrough.
Overall, the song can be seen as a commentary on the tension between pursuing one's dreams and facing the harsh realities of life. The imagery of rainbows and bluebirds suggests a sense of childlike wonder and innocence, but the repeated phrase "I never even make a gain" suggests a growing awareness of the challenges and disappointments that come with adulthood. The song's melody is wistful and melancholy, underscoring the bittersweet nature of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm always chasing rainbows
I am constantly searching for something unattainable or unrealistic
Watching clouds drifting by
Observing something that is constantly changing and has no real substance
My schemes are just like all my dreams Ending in the sky
My plans and aspirations are unrealistic and unfulfilled
Some fellows look and find the sunshine
Some people are able to find happiness and success easily
I always look and find the rain
I constantly encounter obstacles and difficulties
Some fellows make a winning sometimes
Some people experience success at various points in their lives
I never even make a gain
I never experience any success or advancement
Believe me, I'm always chasing rainbows Waiting to find a little bluebird in vain
Despite the odds, I continue to pursue unrealistic goals, hoping for a miracle that will never come.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARRY CARROLL, JOSEPH JOE MC CARTHY
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