Rainbows All Over Your Blues
John Sebastian Lyrics


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I been waiting my time just to talk to you
You´ve been lookin´all down in the mouth
and down at your shoes
Well, baby, I came to give you the news
I´ll paint rainbows all over your blues

I heard you been spending
a lot of your time up in your room
And at night you been watchin´
the dark side of the moon
You don´t talk to nonody
if they don´t talk to you
So Buddy and me came here
to sing you a tune

"I give up" is all you´ve really got to say
It´s time to find a new life style
Cause this really ain´t the way

Let´s go for a bounce
on my trampoline
I can show you the prettiest mountains
that you´ve ever seen
You better run to your closet




and fish out your blue suede shoes
I´ll paint rainbows all over your blues

Overall Meaning

John Sebastian's song Rainbows All Over Your Blues is a comforting ballad directed towards someone who appears to be quite unhappy. The singer depicts themself as an empathetic friend who has noticed the other individual's struggles and wants to intervene by painting "rainbows" over their "blues." The lyrics start out by describing how the singer has been waiting to speak to the other person, who has appeared incredibly down: "I been waiting my time just to talk to you / You´ve been lookin´all down in the mouth and down at your shoes." The obvious sadness the person wears on their face is alluded to with these lines, and the tone of the song is immediately established.


The lyrics continue with the singer expressing their willingness to help the person feel better by saying, "I´ll paint rainbows all over your blues." This line is just one expression of the reassurance and optimism the singer uses throughout the song. The chorus of the song is especially uplifting, with the singer saying that they and their friend are going to show the person a better way of life: "Let´s go for a bounce on my trampoline /I can show you the prettiest mountains that you´ve ever seen." By doing so, the singer aims to persuade the person to come out of their shell and start interacting with the world again.


Overall, Rainbows All Over Your Blues is an inspirational song from John Sebastian that encourages a hopeful outlook on life, even when it appears as though all hope is lost. Its message is one of compassion and support, which serves as an excellent reminder that we need one another when times are tough.


Line by Line Meaning

I been waiting my time just to talk to you
I have been patiently waiting for the right opportunity to have a conversation with you


You´ve been lookin´all down in the mouth and down at your shoes
You appear to be sad and dejected, with your head down and eyes focused on the ground


Well, baby, I came to give you the news
I have some information or announcement that I want to share with you, possibly to cheer you up


I´ll paint rainbows all over your blues
I want to provide you with joy and happiness to replace any sadness or negativity you might be feeling


I heard you been spending a lot of your time up in your room
I am aware that you have been isolating yourself and staying indoors frequently


And at night you been watchin´ the dark side of the moon
You seem to be engaging in introspective or contemplative activities, such as listening to Pink Floyd's album 'Dark Side of the Moon'


You don´t talk to nonody if they don´t talk to you
You seem to be uninterested or unwilling to interact with others unless they initiate a conversation with you


So Buddy and me came here to sing you a tune
My friend and I have come to your location to perform a musical piece for you


"I give up" is all you´ve really got to say
Your current attitude is one of hopelessness and resignation


It´s time to find a new life style
You need to consider making changes to your daily routine or habits to improve your well-being


Cause this really ain´t the way
The path you are currently on is not leading to happiness or fulfillment


Let´s go for a bounce on my trampoline
I want to engage in a fun activity with you, like jumping on my trampoline, to elevate your mood


I can show you the prettiest mountains that you´ve ever seen
I have a desire to share with you the beauty of nature and take you on a memorable adventure


You better run to your closet and fish out your blue suede shoes
I encourage you to find your old blue suede shoes and dress up, signaling that it's time to leave sadness behind and embrace happiness


I´ll paint rainbows all over your blues
Once again, I want to bring joy and positivity into your life, washing away all of your sadness and negativity




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