Rainbow
Marmalade The Lyrics
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Rainbow, Look me up look me down, rainbow, You were fun to have around
I was dreamin', Of the love I had to share, Never thinkin', You were here you were there
Not a word, not a sound, could see or even feel the ground
A pot of gold, I was sold, by the way you let it fly
[Chorus]
Rainbow, Look me up look me down, Rainbow, You were fun to have around
Now I'm changing, for the better for the day, Feel like singing all the colors you convey
Come on home, Keep me warm, And love me till the new day?s born
And I pray, You will stay, For ever in my eyes
[Chorus]
The song "Rainbow" by Marmalade has a catchy and upbeat melody that perfectly complements its lyrics. The song appears to be about the fleeting nature of love and how it can suddenly appear and disappear as if by magic, leaving one mesmerized and longing for more. The chorus, "Rainbow, look me up look me down, rainbow, you were fun to have around" seems to personify love as a rainbow, almost as if it were a whimsical character that had momentarily graced the singer's life.
The lyrics in the verses suggest that the singer was dreaming of love, not realizing that it had already arrived and taken flight. The phrase "not a word, not a sound, could see, or even feel the ground," alludes to the feeling of being swept away in a moment of love, leaving one disconnected from the reality of the world around them. The line "a pot of gold, I was sold, by the way you let it fly" plays on the idea of the pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, suggesting that the singer had been enchanted and fooled by an ephemeral love that they had thought was a permanent treasure.
However, the last verse of the song takes a more positive turn, suggesting that the singer has learned from this transitory experience and is now "changing for the better." The rainbow, which was once a symbol of fleeting love, is now something that inspires the singer to "sing all the colors" of life. The final lines of the song, "come on home, keep me warm and love me until the new day's born, and I pray you will stay forever in my eyes," show that the singer is still hopeful for a love that will last.
Overall, "Rainbow" is a fun and upbeat song with insightful lyrics that explore the complexities of human emotions and the fleeting nature of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Rainbow, Look me up look me down, Rainbow, You were fun to have around
The singer is addressing the concept of a rainbow, acknowledging its presence and playfulness in their life.
I was dreamin', Of the love I had to share, Never thinkin', You were here you were there
The singer was focused on their own desires, unaware of the beauty and opportunities around them.
Not a word, not a sound, could see or even feel the ground
The singer is describing a surreal or dreamlike state, where they were completely unaware of their surroundings.
A pot of gold, I was sold, by the way you let it fly
The artist was swept up in the beauty and wonder of the rainbow, as if it held a valuable treasure.
Now I'm changing, for the better for the day, Feel like singing all the colors you convey
The artist has had a change of heart, and is now more aware of the beauty around them. They feel inspired to express themselves creatively.
Come on home, Keep me warm, And love me till the new day?s born
The singer is asking for comfort and affection, to be surrounded by warmth and love.
And I pray, You will stay, For ever in my eyes
The singer hopes that the beauty and wonder of the rainbow will always be present in their awareness, as a reminder of the joys of life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WILLIAM 'JUNIOR' CAMPBELL, THOMAS MCALEESE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@goldheartbadge
Marmalade never got the recognition they deserved as musicians. This beautiful acoustic pop-folk song is their crowning moment. Blow that mouth harp, Dean!
@p.j.4738
Maybe they didn't get the recognition 11 years ago but they now have almost 2 million views on "Rainbow" and not to mention "Reflections of my life" their biggest hit has over 38 million views, so no we can be fairly sure that Marmalade has secured their place in Rock & Roll History, on YouTube and other venues!
@kevinwood5005
Just today re discovered " RAINBOW " new favourite. 🤗🤗
@jamesadams6009
Dead right, mate.
@robertoquintana7359
Por que se hicieron conocidos con algunos temas que no demostraban su potencial
@harriehoesstee1661
I agree 200 %
@christopheradderley45
This is simply a track of pure beauty.
I was only seven when my Dad, sadly no longer with me, played this song, and I was just smitten. I've loved them eversince. Beautiful compositional skills that created an unpretentious and irresistible sound. Marmalade are very special 🧡
@guyrabinowitz
The word "dad" doesn't get capitalized.
@michealhand1001
@@guyrabinowitzThere s Always 1ie you😂
@DavidCKendall
It's a warm and beautiful song. Very appropriate for your good memories.