King Tuff is a U.S. recording artist from Brattleboro, Vermont. His real n… Read Full Bio ↴King Tuff is a U.S. recording artist from Brattleboro, Vermont. His real name is Kyle Thomas.

His first album, Was Dead, was released in 2008. His eponymous album was released on 29th May 2012, charting at twenty-one on Billboard's Heatseeker Albums chart. The album also entered the CMJ charts at fourteen, eventually climbing to number two. His most recent album, Smalltown Stardust, was released on Sub Pop in 2023.

Rainbow's Run
King Tuff Lyrics

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Going, I'm going down
Down just like a snake
Deep down underground
Make your body shake
Every little breath
Feel it in your soul
Every little breath
You're gonna lose control

And I'll take you down where rainbows run
Bathe you in my burning love
All your little colors come
Take you down where rainbows run
Hotter than the sun
Buried in the moon
Tasting all your blood
Sugar on the spoon
Every little breath
Feel it in your soul
Every little breath
You're gonna lose control
And I'll take you down where rainbows run
Bathe you in my burning love
All your little colors come
Take you down where rainbows run
Every little breath
Feel it in your soul
Every little breath
You're gonna lose control
And I'll take you down where rainbows run
Bathe you in my burning love
All your little colors come
Take you down where the rainbows
And I'll take you down where rainbows run
Bathe you in my burning love

All your little colors come
Take you down where rainbows run

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in King Tuff's song "Rainbow's Run" appear to describe a passionate and intense romantic encounter. The singer is describing how they are taking their partner down deep underground, where rainbows run, and bathing them in their "burning love." The use of the word "snake" adds to the sense of danger and excitement, as the listener can almost feel the sensation of the singer's body moving serpentine-like towards them, causing their body to shake.

The lyrics continue to describe the physical sensations that the singer and their partner are experiencing, such as feeling each other's breath and tasting each other's blood. The use of the metaphorical language of "rainbows" and "colors" suggests that the singer is exploring their partner's entire being and all that they have to offer. The chorus repeats the idea of the singer taking their partner down where rainbows run and bathing them in their burning love.

Overall, the lyrics of "Rainbow's Run" convey a sense of passion and intensity, describing a romantic encounter that is both dangerous and exhilarating. The use of vivid language and metaphors allows the listener to feel as though they are experiencing the encounter themselves, and the repetition of the chorus emphasizes the power of the singer's desire.

Line by Line Meaning

Going, I'm going down
I'm getting myself into this situation that I know is not good for me.

Down just like a snake
I'm sliding into this situation very smoothly and slickly, as a snake would.

Deep down underground
I'm going deep into this situation where it's dark and I'm not sure what to expect.

Make your body shake
This situation is intense and overwhelming and it's making me physically react to it.

Every little breath Feel it in your soul
Every small thing about this situation is impacting me deeply and emotionally.

You're gonna lose control
This situation is going to overpower me and I won't be able to handle it.

And I'll take you down where rainbows run Bathe you in my burning love All your little colors come Take you down where rainbows run
I will entice you further into this situation with my intense passion and you'll succumb to it completely.

Hotter than the sun Buried in the moon
This situation is extreme and contradictory, just like how the sun and the moon can't exist in the same place/time.

Tasting all your blood Sugar on the spoon
This situation is sweet and satisfying like sugar, but there's also danger to it like tasting blood.

Take you down where rainbows run
I'll lead you away from reality and into a place of twisted and illusive fantasy.

And I'll take you down where rainbows run Bathe you in my burning love All your little colors come Take you down where rainbows run
I will keep seducing you and immersing you into my world of passion and secrets.

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