Rainbow
Kesha Lyrics
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Dress in black, act so heartless, but now
I see that colors are everything
Got kaleidoscopes in my hairdo
Got back the stars in my eyes, too, yeah now
I see the magic inside of me
Yeah, maybe my head's fucked up
Dreaming in light, light, lights
This kitty cat lost her mind
Been lookin' for a star-sent sign that I'll be alright
Look to the skies
I've found a rainbow, rainbow, baby
Trust me, I know, life is scary
But just put those colors on, girl
Come and play along with me tonight
I'd forgot how to daydream
So consumed with the wrong things, but in
The dark, I realized this life is short
And deep down, I'm still a child
Playful eyes, wide and wild, I can't
Lose hope, what's left of my heart's still made of gold
And I know that I'm still fucked up
But aren't we all, my love?
Darling, our scars make us who we are, are
So when the winds are howling strong
And you think you can't go on, hold tight, sweetheart
You'll find a rainbow, rainbow, baby
Trust me, I know life is scary
But just put those colors on, girl
Come and play along with me tonight
You gotta learn to let go, put the past behind you
Trust me, I know, the ghosts will try to find you
But just put those colors on, girl
Come and paint the world with me tonight
Night, night, night, night, night
I found a rainbow, rainbow, baby
Trust me, I know life is scary
But just put those colors on, girl
You gotta learn to let go, put the past behind you
Trust me, I know, the ghosts will try to find you
But just put those colors on, girl
Come and paint the world with me tonight
Oh, put those colors on, girl
Come and paint the world with me tonight
Come and paint the world with me tonight
The song "Rainbow" by Kesha is about the journey towards self-discovery and acceptance. It begins with Kesha acknowledging that she used to live in darkness, dressed in black, and acted heartless. She then realizes the importance of colors and how they can enable her to see the beauty and magic around her. She also notes that it is easy to feel lost and confused, but it is essential to keep hope and live life to the fullest. Kesha comforts herself and her listeners by reminding them that scars only add to one's beauty and uniqueness. She encourages her listeners to let go of the past, embrace their inner child, and put on colors while painting the world together.
The lyrics convey a message of hope, self-love, and resilience. The author encourages her listeners not to lose hope, even when life gets tough, to remain playful and optimistic. Moreover, she reminds her fans that no matter how messed up we might feel, we are not alone. The song is about overcoming one's fears and strives to inspire the listeners to rise above their struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to live in the darkness
I used to have a gloomy outlook on life
Dress in black, act so heartless, but now
I used to dress in black and act distant, but no longer
I see that colors are everything
I now realize the value of adding color to my life
Got kaleidoscopes in my hairdo
I express myself in colorful ways
Got back the stars in my eyes, too, yeah now
I regained my sense of wonder and possibility
I see the magic inside of me
I now recognize my own inner beauty and potential
Yeah, maybe my head's fucked up
My mental state isn't perfect
But I'm falling right back in love with being alive
But I'm beginning to appreciate life again
Dreaming in light, light, lights
I'm starting to have optimistic dreams
This kitty cat lost her mind
I may seem a little crazy or unconventional
Been lookin' for a star-sent sign that I'll be alright
I'm searching for a meaningful sign of hope
Look to the skies
I find hope in the vastness of the universe
I've found a rainbow, rainbow, baby
I've discovered hope and joy
Trust me, I know, life is scary
I understand that life can be frightening
But just put those colors on, girl
But adding some color can help
Come and play along with me tonight
I want to share my newfound sense of joy with you
I'd forgot how to daydream
I had lost my ability to imagine and dream
So consumed with the wrong things, but in
I was too focused on negative things
The dark, I realized this life is short
In difficult times, I've come to appreciate the brevity of life
And deep down, I'm still a child
I still possess the curiosity and wonder of a child
Playful eyes, wide and wild, I can't
I hold onto my sense of playfulness
Lose hope, what's left of my heart's still made of gold
I never give up hope and still possess a heart full of kindness
And I know that I'm still fucked up
I'm still dealing with my own struggles
But aren't we all, my love?
But we all have our own difficulties to overcome
Darling, our scars make us who we are, are
Our past experiences shape us into the people we are today
So when the winds are howling strong
In difficult times
And you think you can't go on, hold tight, sweetheart
Don't give up, hold on to hope
You'll find a rainbow, rainbow, baby
You'll discover hope and joy
You gotta learn to let go, put the past behind you
You need to learn to move on and not dwell on the past
Trust me, I know, the ghosts will try to find you
I understand the haunting power of past experiences
Come and paint the world with me tonight
Let's create a more beautiful world together
Night, night, night, night, night
Goodnight, sleep tight
Oh, put those colors on, girl
Don't be afraid to add some color to your life
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kesha Sebert
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Brunikko Williams
I used to live in the darkness
Dress in black, act so heartless
But now I see that colors are everything
Got kaleidoscopes in my hairdo
Got back the stars in my eyes, too
Yeah, now I see the magic inside of me
Yeah, maybe my head's fucked up
But I'm falling right back in love with being alive
Dreaming in light, light, lights
This kitty cat lost her mind
Been lookin' for a star-sent sign that I'll be alright
Look to the skies
I’ve found a rainbow, rainbow, baby
Trust me, I know, life is scary
But just put those colors on, girl
Come and play along with me tonight
I'd forgot how to daydream
So consumed with the wrong things
But in the dark, I realized this life is short
And deep down, I'm still a child
Playful eyes, wide and wild
I can't lose hope
What's left of my heart's still made of gold
And I know that I'm still fucked up
But aren't we all, my love?
Darling, our scars make us who we are, are
So when the winds are howling strong
And you think you can't go on, hold tight, sweetheart
You'll find a rainbow, rainbow, baby
Trust me, I know life is scary
But just put those colors on, girl
Come and play along with me tonight
You gotta learn to let go, put the past behind you
Trust me, I know, the ghosts will try to find you
But just put those colors on, girl
Come and paint the world with me tonight
Night, night, night, night, night
I found a rainbow, rainbow, baby
Trust me, I know life is scary
But just put those colors on, girl
You gotta learn to let go, put the past behind you
Trust me, I know, the ghosts will try to find you
But just put those colors on, girl
Come and paint the world with me tonight
Oh, put those colors on, girl
Come and paint the world with me tonight
Come and paint the world with me tonight
Vivienne []
What's up with all the hate? She's a singer, not a model; quit body shaming her and actually listen to the song. Jeez, some of the people in this comment section are disgusting.
Mimsycookiiess
Vivienne [] I agree
Zolfare
I think the point they are making is that she is incredibly beautiful, and all that crap she is putting on really takes away from the great performance she is making in this song. I, for example, liked the song. I thought her voice sounded great in it, and I am definitely not a Kesha fan. However, seeing her looking like that (stupid amounts of makeup, giant fucking nose ring, crazy hair, scimpy dress, the most fake disgusting eyelashes, etc..) really took away from her performance for me because I was distracted by it.
Brett
As songs go, this one is ok. I definitely wouldn't consider it great .
lindsey kilian
Exactly
Margaret Bushman
This whole album was incredible. Stands head and shoulders above any other. The messages she gave us were hopeful, healing, gorgeous.
C
Yes, an incredible album! One of my favourites ever
animal_deniz
definitely
22 (taylor's version)
Her new album "Gag Order" is just as good! Have you heard it?
Little Bird
“What’s left of my heart’s still made of gold” gets me every time.