RAINBOW
Hillsong Kids Lyrics
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It's not a secret, it's not a fairytale
It's not made up, Jonas was in a whale
For three whole days, 1,2,3!
The greatest treasure, the Word God's people wrote
It's in the Bible, where Noah built a boat
And it rained and rained
The rainbows in the sky to show God's promises are true
THe rainbows in the sky to show the world
He's the only way for your everyday
The opening verse of the Hillsong Kids' song 'Rainbow' begins by explaining that what the song is about is actually true and not just a made-up story or myth. It's a reminder that the Bible is not a mere fabrication, but a source of truth that recounts events that happened in real life. The reference to Jonah being swallowed by a whale and remaining inside for three days is a story from the Old Testament about disobedience and redemption. The subsequent reference to Noah's ark reminds us of God's promise to never again destroy the world by flood, which was symbolized by a rainbow.
The song's chorus focuses on the beauty of the rainbow and the promises God made, reminding listeners that He is the only way to experience everyday joys and successes. The widespread belief amongst Christians is that the rainbow symbolizes God's promise to protect the earth from destruction, and the song refers to this in the lines 'The rainbows in the sky to show God's promises are true / The rainbows in the sky to show the world, He's the only way for your everyday'. The lyrics reiterate that God's promises are immutable, and the rainbow serves as a reminder of this in our everyday lives.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not a secret, it's not a fairytale
This is not something to keep hidden or just a fictional story
It's not made up, Jonas was in a whale
This is an actual event that happened when a man named Jonah was swallowed by a whale
For three whole days, 1,2,3!
Jonah was inside the whale for three entire days
The greatest treasure, the Word God's people wrote
The Bible is the most valuable and precious book, written by God's people
It's in the Bible, where Noah built a boat
The Bible tells the story of a man named Noah who built an ark to save his family and animals from a great flood
And it rained and rained
It rained for a very long time during the great flood
The rainbows in the sky to show God's promises are true
Rainbows are a sign of God's promise to never flood the earth again, showing that His promises are true
THe rainbows in the sky to show the world
Rainbows are a beautiful display in the sky for everyone to see
He's the only way for your everyday
God is the only way to live your everyday life, guiding us through His promises and teachings in the Bible
Contributed by Keira E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.