I'm Always Chasing Rainbows
Gordon Langford and his Orchestra Lyrics


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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
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows" express the feeling of someone who is constantly pursuing a dream that never quite materializes. Whether it's searching for happiness or success, the singer's efforts seem to be in vain as they always end up "chasing rainbows". The metaphor used in the song illustrates the elusive and fleeting nature of the singer's aspirations. The clouds and rain represent the challenges and obstacles that the singer faces on their journey, and the bluebird that they hope to find symbolizes the fulfillment of their desires.


The lyrics also highlight the contrast between the singer and other people who seem to have more success in their pursuits. The singer notes that some fellows are able to find sunshine while they can only find rain. This suggests a feeling of jealousy and inadequacy, as the singer feels like they are always falling short of their goals. The final line of the chorus, "Believe me, I'm always chasing rainbows", reinforces the singer's sense of futility and resignation.


Overall, "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows" is a poignant and relatable song about the struggle to achieve one's dreams. While the lyrics express a sense of sadness and frustration, they also convey a sense of hope and perseverance in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm always chasing rainbows
I'm constantly pursuing unattainable goals or dreams


Watching clouds drifting by
I daydream and lose myself in thought


My schemes are just like all my dreams
My plans are as far-fetched and distant as my aspirations


Ending in the sky
My goals are not grounded in reality; they are unreachable


Some fellows look and find the sunshine
Some people enjoy success and happiness effortlessly


I always look and find the rain
I consistently face obstacles and disappointment


Some fellows make a winning sometimes
Some people experience occasional victories


I never even make a gain
I consistently fail to achieve my desired outcomes


Believe me, I'm always chasing rainbows
Trust me, I'm always pursuing elusive goals and dreams


Waiting to find a little bluebird in vain
Hopeful, but ultimately fruitless searching for something that will bring me joy and fulfillment




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARRY CARROLL, JOSEPH JOE MC CARTHY

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Comments from YouTube:

@teetuabah2433

how could anybody fight a war after listening to this beautiful music?

@freddieboiii4281

I know right !!??

@dxmxo9427

Songs from ww1 were so fantastic. Poor people were trying to convey the best they could they joy and sorrows through song.

@freddieboiii4281

And oh boy did they succeed

@joeeljalapeno1816

Even the most up beat versión of this song is tragic

Knowing that some soldiers lisent to it in the front is a bitterswet depresing realisation

@eden7622

The music from the First World War is tragic because it makes it makes it seem like the war was a pleasant walk through the park instead of four years of hell

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