Rainbow's Gold
Iron Maiden Lyrics
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When your day is still dawning
And your bird, she's singing
Catch your soul, he's willing to fly away
Packed your bags in a hurry
Because your mind's in a worry
Mark my words, you're gonna be sorry if you ever fly away
Sweet little girl with the Saint Da Vinci-smile
Stares at me with sadness in her eyes
I'm not sure if she's really real or make-believe
Maybe she's a vision that comes to only me
'Cause I'm so tired
Yes I'm so tired
So tired
Yes I'm so tired
In the heat of the morning
When your day is still dawning
And your bird, she's singing
Catch your soul, he's willing to fly away
The lyrics to Iron Maiden's song "Rainbow's Gold" describe the feeling of restlessness that can occur when one is facing a new day, or possibly a new chapter in their life. The first stanza describes the quiet and hopeful moments of the morning, when the world is waking up and anything seems possible. The song urges the listener to seize the day and embrace their inner spirit, which is waiting to soar free.
The second stanza takes a darker turn, as the singer warns against impulsivity and the dangers of regret. It seems that someone is packing their bags and leaving home in a hurry, driven by a sense of worry and fear. The singer warns that they will surely regret this decision and encourages them to stay put, rather than fleeing into the unknown. The imagery of the "sweet little girl with the Saint Da Vinci-smile" adds an element of mystery and otherworldliness to the lyrics, suggesting that the feelings of restlessness and uncertainty in the song may be supernatural in nature.
Overall, "Rainbow's Gold" is a powerful and complex song that grapples with some of the most fundamental aspects of the human experience – hope, fear, mortality, and the search for meaning. It speaks to the part of us that longs to break free from the confines of our everyday lives and explore something new and exciting, while also recognizing the inherent risks and uncertainties of such a journey.
Line by Line Meaning
In the heat of the morning
During the early hours of the day
When your day is still dawning
When your day has just started
And your bird, she's singing
And the birds are chirping
Catch your soul, he's willing to fly away
Feel free and full of potential
Packed your bags in a hurry
Quickly packing your things
Because your mind's in a worry
Because you are anxious or concerned
Mark my words, you're gonna be sorry if you ever fly away
You will regret leaving
Sweet little girl with the Saint Da Vinci-smile
A girl with an angelic smile
Stares at me with sadness in her eyes
Looks at me with a look of sadness
I'm not sure if she's really real or make-believe
Not sure if she's real or imagined
Maybe she's a vision that comes to only me
Maybe she's only something I see
'Cause I'm so tired
Because I'm exhausted
Yes I'm so tired
Yes, I'm really tired
So tired
I am incredibly exhausted
Yes I'm so tired
Yes, I am absolutely spent
In the heat of the morning
During the early hours of the day
When your day is still dawning
When your day has just started
And your bird, she's singing
And the birds are chirping
Catch your soul, he's willing to fly away
Feel free and full of potential
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KENNY MOUNTAIN, TERRY SLESSER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Steve W
In the heat of the morning
When your day is still dawning
And your bird, she's singing
Catch your soul, he's willing to fly away
Packed your bags in a hurry
Because your mind's in a worry
Mark my words, you're gonna be sorry
If you ever fly away
Sweet little girl with the Saint Da Vinci-smile
Stares at me with sadness in her eyes
I'm not sure if she's really real or make-believe
Maybe she's a vision that comes to only me
'Cause I'm so tired, yes I'm so tired
So tired, yes I'm so tired
( Solo: Adrian Smith)
In the heat of the morning
When your day is still dawning
And your bird, she's singing
Catch your soul, he's willing to fly away
Yngve Balmsteen
The drums and production of this era were absolutely untouchable.
Gary Unsworth
I remember my brother and I buying this single at age 12 in 1984 and getting home and being blown away by 2 minutes then flipping it over and being blown away again by Rainbows Gold! What a song, I love Maiden's bsides with all my heart. I played drums in a Maiden tribute band and suggested we do a set of the bsides but the rest of the band weren't up for it! Fucking stupid or what?!
Tim Hendy
I had the 12inch single when I first heard I was blown away. Love it,it's all been one of my favorites.
wnerk o
@Gary Unsworth would've loved to see a split show now.bruce sings half.paul sings other.paul sings Bruce era tunes too.just a wish.they need Derrick Riggs back too
Gary Unsworth
@wnerk o That's one of my favourites too 👍
Gary Unsworth
@BlackForestBrian You've just hit the nail on the head there 👍
Gary Unsworth
@Dana Boyer I don't agree, I think besides are just as good
D.J. Victrola
even b-side Iron Maiden is better than some grade-a metal
atreacherouspath
@Blue Thunder73
You’re listening to the wrong metal then
Michael Johnson
Totally agree