Rainbow
New Riders Of The Purple Sage Lyrics
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Sing me a rainbow, shine me a dime
Drop in and see me, any old time, honey
And if you love me, tell me you do
Reason I'm asking is 'cause I love you, honey
Oh don't you know that I love you
Now I've been giving and feeling less pain
Sing me a rainbow, shine me a dime
Drop in and see me, any old time
And if you love me, tell me you do
Reason I'm asking is 'cause I love you, honey
Oh don't you know that I love you
Oh yes you are magic, I know that you are
'Cause I saw you riding last night on a star, honey
Sing me a rainbow, shine me a dime
Drop in and see me, any old time
And if you love me, tell me you do
Reason I'm asking is 'cause I love you, honey
Oh don't you know that I love you
Oh honey, don't you know that I love you
The New Riders of the Purple Sage's song "Rainbow" is a love song, filled with colorful imagery and a sincere sentiment of love. The lyrics express a desire for love and validation, asking the listener to tell the singer that they love them. The repetition of the phrase "sing me a rainbow" indicates the vulnerability of the singer, as they long for something beautiful to brighten their life.
The song also touches on the theme of redemption, as the singer reflects on their past shame and pain. However, through giving and receiving love, they have been able to lessen that pain and move forward with hope for the future. The line "Oh yes you are magic, I know that you are/Cause I saw you riding last night on a star" adds a touch of whimsy to the song, painting a picture of the love interest as a mystical and captivating figure.
Line by Line Meaning
Sing me a rainbow, shine me a dime
Please bring some color and light into my life
Drop in and see me, any old time, honey
Visit me whenever you feel like it, my dear
And if you love me, tell me you do
If you have affection for me, please express it openly
Reason I'm asking is 'cause I love you, honey
I question your feelings because I have strong emotions for you
Oh don't you know that I love you
I hope you're aware of my affection for you
When I was living, I felt so ashamed
In the past, I had feelings of guilt and disgrace
Now I've been giving and feeling less pain
Recently, I have been more compassionate and experiencing less hurt
Oh yes you are magic, I know that you are
You possess special abilities and qualities, I'm certain of it
'Cause I saw you riding last night on a star, honey
I witnessed you traveling on a celestial body, my dear
Oh honey, don't you know that I love you
My dear, I hope you realize that I have strong feelings for you
Contributed by Alexander O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.