Rainbow
Maddie Wilson Lyrics
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Since I've been on my knees, but I feel the need tonight
I've given everything I have
And you tell me, "What doesn't kill me makes me stronger"
But I don't feel that
I feel clouds and darkness follow me
Isn't there a silver lining you promised me?
So where's my rainbow?
And shouldn't there be some pot of gold somewhere?
I've dealt with my fair share of storms
And when it rains, well dang, it pours, I know
I'm losing hope
So where's my rainbow?
Where's my rainbow?
People say you've got a plan
But it don't make a whole lot of sense from where I stand
Everywhere I turn, tornadoes hit me
And everyone I love has walked away or come to resent me
So where's my rainbow?
And shouldn't there be some pot of gold somewhere?
I've dealt with my fair share of storms
And when it rains, well dang, it pours, I know
I'm losing hope
So where's my rainbow?
Where's my rainbow?
It's pouring
I'm soaking wet
Cold and looking for a reason
I shouldn't give up
So where's my rainbow?
It shouldn't there be some pot of gold somewhere?
I've dealt with my fair share of storms
And when it rains, well dang, it pours, I know
Losing hope
So where's my rainbow?
Where's my rainbow?
In "Rainbow," Maddie Wilson sings about feeling lost and hopeless despite believing that God has a plan. She begins by acknowledging that it has been a while since she's "been on her knees," asking for help from above. She has given everything she has, but still doesn't feel strong. Instead, she feels like there are clouds and darkness following her, despite God's promise of a silver lining. She wonders, where is her rainbow? She has dealt with her fair share of storms, and when it rains, it pours. She is losing hope.
Maddie goes on to express how meaningless it feels when people say that God has a plan. From her perspective, it doesn't make sense. Everywhere she turns, she is hit with tornadoes, and everyone she loves has either walked away or resented her. She continues to ask, where is her rainbow? She wonders, shouldn't there be some pot of gold somewhere? Despite feeling like she's dealt with so many storms and experienced so much rain, she is still losing hope. She is cold, wet, and searching for a reason not to give up.
In "Rainbow," Maddie Wilson speaks to the struggle of having faith during difficult times. It's easy to believe in a plan or a silver lining when everything is going smoothly, but when things start to fall apart, it can be hard to hold onto hope. Maddie captures this struggle beautifully in her lyrics, creating a song that is both emotional and relatable.
Line by Line Meaning
God, it's been a little while
It has been some time since I turned to you.
Since I've been on my knees, but I feel the need tonight
I haven't prayed in a while, but tonight feels necessary.
I've given everything I have
I have put all my effort into this.
And you tell me, "What doesn't kill me makes me stronger"
You say that my struggles will make me stronger in the end.
But I don't feel that
However, I don't feel any stronger at the moment.
I feel clouds and darkness follow me
I feel like I am surrounded by negativity.
Isn't there a silver lining you promised me?
I thought there was supposed to be something positive that comes from this.
So where's my rainbow?
Where is the positive outcome of my struggles?
And shouldn't there be some pot of gold somewhere?
Shouldn't there be some sort of reward for my hardships?
I've dealt with my fair share of storms
I have faced many challenges in my life.
And when it rains, well dang, it pours, I know
Things get worse when they seem to get bad.
I'm losing hope
I am starting to feel hopeless.
People say you've got a plan
Others say that you have a plan for my life.
But it don't make a whole lot of sense from where I stand
However, from my perspective, it doesn't seem very clear.
Everywhere I turn, tornadoes hit me
I feel like I am constantly facing difficulties.
And everyone I love has walked away or come to resent me
The people I care about either abandon me or dislike me.
It's pouring
It feels like everything is going wrong.
I'm soaking wet
I am completely overwhelmed by my problems.
Cold and looking for a reason
I feel lost and desperate for a reason to continue.
I shouldn't give up
I know I shouldn't quit, but it's hard to keep going.
So where's my rainbow?
Where is the positive outcome of my struggles?
Where's my rainbow?
I am asking again, where is the positive outcome I was promised?
Writer(s): Craig Lackey, Maddie Wilson
Contributed by Aaron A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@missjanelle5218
I love this! It’s beautiful! 🙏🏼🌹❤️ baby dust to those who are trying to conceive! 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🤍🌈✨
@alissa9862
Coming back to this makes me cry knowing you finally got your rainbow, and I’m so happy for you ❤️ I hope mine will come soon. I gained Angel baby #3 last month and I feel so lost
@superhunk1989
This song/video is like a rainbow. So beautiful and magical.
If you didn't film the sand part, I really thought you were standing/floating on the water.
@MaddieWilson
superhunk1989 I was actually standing in the water! It wasn’t very deep though 😂
@superhunk1989
You are amazing... and funny.
@benhoogenband8729
I really like the melody on this one. Flows so nicely ... really sticks in my mind. Well done.
@refsa01
Great video maddie , I loved the settings ,beautiful voice , stay awesome always #AFanAlways
@ingrid9334
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@johnmega
You went in on this. I feel it 1000% ...spoke to me. .. stay up love.
@MarksMusicCollection
Oh gosh. That was lovely! Great job by all involved. the dancing was great and of course Maddie, you are always so magnificent. Nicely put together. So very well done indeed.