Rainbow Stone Cold
Mr. John Lyrics
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Rumour going round, gotta clear outta town
Smelling like a dry fish bone
Here come the law, gonna break down the door, gonna carry me away once more
Never, never, never want it any more
Gotta get away from this stone cold floor
Crazy
Stone cold crazy, you know
Ow
Rainy afternoon and a killer typhoon is playing with my slide trombone
Anymore, anymore, cannot take it anymore
Gotta get away from this stone cold floor
Crazy
Stone cold crazy, you know
Hey
Yeah
Walking down the street, shooting people that I meet
Fully loaded tommy gun
Here come the deputy, try and gonna getta me
Gotta get me get up and run
They got the sirens loose
I ran right outta juice
They're gonna put me in a cell, if I can't go to heaven
Let me go to hell
Crazy
Stone cold crazy, you know
Woh
Yeah, yeah
The lyrics to Mr. John's song "Rainbow Stone Cold" depict a series of chaotic and intense situations that the singer finds themselves in. The song begins with the singer sleeping peacefully on a Saturday morning, but quickly takes a turn as they dream of being Al Capone, a notorious gangster. The lyrics suggest that there's a rumor going around, forcing the singer to flee town. However, no matter how far they try to escape, they feel trapped, comparing themselves to a dry fish bone with a strong, unpleasant odor.
As the song progresses, the lyrics describe a rainy afternoon and a killer typhoon, metaphorically represented by a slide trombone playing. The singer expresses their exhaustion and inability to handle the situation any longer, emphasizing the need to escape their current circumstances. The stone cold floor is mentioned again, symbolizing the cold and harsh reality they face. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and frustration, as the singer wants to break free from the overwhelming chaos surrounding them.
In the final verse, the lyrics take a darker turn as the singer walks down the street, shooting people they encounter with a fully loaded tommy gun. The deputy is determined to apprehend them, forcing the singer to try to escape. They feel drained and out of energy, but they would rather be in jail or even go to hell than have to deal with the current circumstances any longer. The repeated exclamation of "crazy" and "stone cold crazy" throughout the song reinforces the singer's state of mind, highlighting the overwhelming and tumultuous nature of their experiences.
Overall, "Rainbow Stone Cold" uses vivid and intense imagery to depict a series of chaotic and dangerous situations that the singer desperately wants to escape from. The lyrics capture the singer's feelings of exhaustion, frustration, and a desire for freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleeping very soundly on a Saturday morning I was dreaming I was Al Capone
I was deeply asleep one Saturday morning, and in my dream, I imagined myself as the notorious gangster Al Capone.
Rumour going round, gotta clear outta town
There is a rumor spreading, and I need to leave this place quickly.
Smelling like a dry fish bone
I have a strong, unpleasant odor, similar to that of a dried fish bone.
Here come the law, gonna break down the door, gonna carry me away once more
The authorities are approaching and they plan to forcefully enter, apprehend me, and take me away again.
Never, never, never want it any more
I never, ever want to experience this situation again.
Gotta get away from this stone cold floor
I need to escape from this cold, hard floor.
Crazy
I'm feeling crazy or mentally unstable.
Stone cold crazy, you know
I am completely insane and unpredictable, and you understand it.
Ow
An expression of sudden pain or surprise.
Rainy afternoon and a killer typhoon is playing with my slide trombone
On a rainy afternoon, a destructive typhoon is wreaking havoc and causing chaos in my life.
Anymore, anymore, cannot take it anymore
I can't handle it anymore, I've reached my breaking point.
Gotta get away from this stone cold floor
I must escape from this cold, unfeeling surface.
Walking down the street, shooting people that I meet
I am casually walking along the street and shooting anyone I encounter.
Fully loaded tommy gun
I have a tommy gun that is fully loaded with ammunition.
Here come the deputy, try and gonna getta me
Now the deputy is approaching, attempting to capture or apprehend me.
Gotta get me get up and run
I need to quickly get up and run away from this situation.
They got the sirens loose
The authorities have activated the sirens, indicating imminent danger or pursuit.
I ran right outta juice
I have completely exhausted my energy or resources.
They're gonna put me in a cell, if I can't go to heaven
If I can't escape or avoid capture, they will imprison me.
Let me go to hell
Rather than being imprisoned, I would prefer to be in a state of utter chaos, suffering, or damnation.
Woh
An exclamatory sound expressing excitement or surprise.
Yeah, yeah
An expression of agreement or enthusiasm.
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