RAINBOW
Nerina Pallot Lyrics


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I don't know where I go wrong -
Everything I do just takes so long.
I don't know what's up with me
I'm swinging from a branch of my family tree...
So give me some of yours then, if you think it might get better
If you're sure you've got the answer, you know I'm going to let you...

Oh, you know it, you're shining like the rainbow
And the birds and bees all know your name
I could be black, I could be blue, I could be anything for you
If you'd just shine your colour like the rainbow.

I don't want your sympathy -
Just for you to worship me.
I just want to be adored, every day of every year.
So this is good, and this is bad, and I'm the only God you'll have...
Oh, do you dare to disagree?
So give me some of yours then, if you don't I'm gonna thieve it.
If you thought I was a good girl, you'd better not believe it.

Oh, you know it, you're shining like the rainbow
And the birds and bees all know your name
I could be black, I could be blue, I could be anything for you
If you'd just shine your colour like the rainbow.
I will be pink, I will be blue, I will be everything for you
If you'd just shine your colour like the rainbow...

Oh..you'd make me burn for you boy, why should I burn?
Why should I burn for you boy, why should I burn?
I'm just a girl, I'm just a girl...
I'm just a girl, I'm just a girl!

Oh, you know it, you're shining like the rainbow
And the birds and bees all know your name
I could be black, I could be blue, I could be anything for you
If you'd just shine your colour like the rainbow.
I will be pink, I will be blue, I will be everything for you
If you'd just shine your colour like the rainbow...




If you'd just shine your colour like the rainbow...
If you'd just shine your colour like the rainbow...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Nerina Pallot's song "Rainbow" explore themes of self-doubt and the desire for acceptance and validation from others. The singer sings about feeling like everything she does takes too long and not knowing what's wrong with her, suggesting feelings of inadequacy and insecurity. She then seeks validation from others, asking them for advice and to share their own experiences in order to improve her situation. However, she also expresses a desire to be worshipped and adored, implying a need for external validation and a lack of self-confidence.


The chorus sees the singer comparing herself to a rainbow, describing the brilliance and power that such a natural phenomenon holds. She expresses a willingness to change and be whatever the other person needs her to be in order to earn their affection, but only if they can offer her the same level of vibrancy and intensity that she sees in a rainbow.


Overall, the song seems to be a commentary on the emotional struggles of seeking validation and acceptance from others, and the themes of insecurity, self-doubt and the desire for love and affection.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't know where I go wrong -
I'm not sure what mistakes I'm making.


Everything I do just takes so long.
I feel like I'm slow at accomplishing things.


I don't know what's up with me
I don't understand what's going on with myself.


I'm swinging from a branch of my family tree...
I'm feeling a sense of detachment from my family.


So give me some of yours then, if you think it might get better
If you have a solution, please share it with me and I'll try it.


If you're sure you've got the answer, you know I'm going to let you...
I'm willing to take advice if you seem confident in it.


Oh, you know it, you're shining like the rainbow
You've got a special quality about you that's attracting attention.


And the birds and bees all know your name
Even nature seems to notice and acknowledge your presence.


I could be black, I could be blue, I could be anything for you
I'm willing to change or be whatever you want me to be.


If you'd just shine your colour like the rainbow.
I believe that you have the ability to bring out the best in me.


I don't want your sympathy -
Please don't feel sorry for me.


Just for you to worship me.
I prefer to be admired or respected rather than pitied.


I just want to be adored, every day of every year.
I want to feel loved and appreciated constantly.


So this is good, and this is bad, and I'm the only God you'll have...
I feel like I have a lot of control in our relationship.


Oh, do you dare to disagree?
Are you willing to stand up to me?


So give me some of yours then, if you don't I'm gonna thieve it.
If you refuse to comply, I may take what I want anyway.


If you thought I was a good girl, you'd better not believe it.
I may not be the person you think I am.


I will be pink, I will be blue, I will be everything for you
I'm willing to change or be whatever you want me to be.


Oh..you'd make me burn for you boy, why should I burn?
You make me feel passionate, but I question whether it's worth it.


Why should I burn for you boy, why should I burn?
I'm wondering if the intensity of my emotions is justified.


I'm just a girl, I'm just a girl...
I'm reminding you that I'm human and have my own flaws and vulnerabilities.


If you'd just shine your colour like the rainbow...
I believe that you have the ability to bring out the best in me.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Nerina Pallot

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Comments from YouTube:

Cannonfodd

Dear Frustrated superstar is an exellent mix of many types of songs from Nerina. Beautiful!

nastyevilbunny

Hey this is good. She's very consistent, all her songs are lovely. Love Narina

MartiniTali

I think you're brilliant Nerina, honestly, you are

GracieLue2

this sounds JUUSSTT like fiona apple in the 90s. which is sooo good

Darren

Love this but she her "Fires" is such an improvement on her older stuff

Fuligin

:) Great Woman

AWayAway96

What a Woman.

GracieLue2

woah, you're so right

Frank Scott

I thought I knew it!

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