Rainbow Sleeves
Ian Shaw Lyrics

You used to dream yourself away each night
In the past, you used to imagine yourself in different places, which helped you escape from reality.

To places that you'd never been
You imagined going to new and unexplored locations in your mind.

On wings made of wishes
Your dreams were so positive and empowering that they felt like they were made of wings that could lift you up and take you to new heights.

That you whispered to yourself
You kept your desires and dreams private by whispering to yourself, not wanting anyone to take them away from you.

Back when every night the moon and you
Every single night, you and the moon would experience a journey through your imagination.

Would sweep away to places
Together, you and the moon would wander off into completely new and unknown places in your thoughts.

That you knew
Despite being brand new, these were the kind of unexplored spaces that you already felt familiar with.

Where you would never get the blues
Visiting these peaceful places within your mind gave you a sense of comfort and safety where you wouldn't feel depressed or sad.

Well now, whiskey gives you wings
Currently, drinking whiskey has become the way for you to escape reality and get the kind of high that you used to get from daydreaming.

To carry
It provides you with the strength and momentum to pursue your dreams.

Each one of your dreams
It helps you fulfill each one of your deepest desires and aspirations.

And the moon does not belong to you
Although you used to have a connection with the moon, it is no longer yours to access and use as a source of inspiration.

But I believe
Despite all this, I trust that there are still some dreams in your heart that remain alive.

That your heart keeps young dreams
Your heart still has the ability to cherish and preserve your youthful aspirations and new ideas.

Well, I've been told
Someone has informed me in the past that if you want to stay young at heart, it's important to hold onto your dreams and hopes.

To keep from ever growing old
In order to keep one's spirit young and vibrant, it's vital to keep dreaming and seeking opportunities to grow, learn and explore.

And a heart that has been broken
Having gone through a painful experience in life and having had your heart broken makes you stronger and more resilient.

Will be stronger when it mends
When your heart heals and mends, you will have a newfound strength, courage and energy to pursue your dreams and aspirations in life.

Don't let the blues stop you singing
Even though you might feel sad or depressed at times, don't let it keep you from singing or expressing yourself creatively.

Darling, you've only got a broken wing
In reality, you are not alone in your struggle or pain, and your problems are temporary and will eventually heal.

Hey, you just hang on to my rainbow
Hold onto my hopeful and positive attitude towards life, that there is light at the end of the tunnel, and good things are on the horizon.

Hang on to my rainbow
Have faith that although things might be tough now, brighter days are coming and there is hope for the future.

Hang on to my rainbow sleeves
Trust and have confidence in me, and I will support you and help you through your tough times.