The two began working together in December 2008, writing and recording up in Rich's Hollywood Hills home studio. The result is a sparkling collection of exuberant doo-wop pop-soul--a sound that, thanks to Nikki's sassy, high-stepping vocal quality, captures all the fun and vitality of classic '60s girl groups but is made thoroughly modern by Rich's hard-hitting, radio-ready beats and keyboard textures. Imagine The Chiffons' Judy Craig or The Marvelettes' Gladys Horton backed by OutKast and you're not far off.
Rainbow
Nikki & Rich Lyrics
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There's a land that I heard of once in a lullaby
Somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true
One day I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where your troubles melt like lemon drops
Oh, somewhere over the rainbow bluebirds, they fly
If birds can fly over, over the rainbow, why, then why can't I?
One day I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where your troubles melt like lemon drops
Way above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me
Oh, somewhere over the rainbow bluebirds, they fly
If birds can fly over the rainbow, why, then why can't I?
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
Why, oh, why can't I?
The song Rainbow by Nikki & Rich is a tribute to the classic song Somewhere Over the Rainbow from the movie The Wizard of Oz. The song portrays the artist's desire to escape from the challenging realities of life to a place where dreams come true. The first verse of the song speaks of a land that the singer heard of "once in a lullaby." This refers to the idea that there is a magical place far away that can only be accessed through dreams or imagination. The second verse speaks of wishing upon a star and escaping from the clouds and troubles that weigh us down. The chorus speaks of the bluebirds flying over the rainbow and asks why the singer cannot do the same.
The song shows that the artist is not content with the realities of life and longs to escape to a place where everything is peaceful and happy. The chorus also touches on the theme of hope and overcoming challenges. The bluebirds in the song represent hope and freedom, and the singer wishes to be able to fly just like them over the rainbow.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere over the rainbow way up high
There exists a place far above the sky
There's a land that I heard of once in a lullaby
This land has been described to me in a melody
Somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue
The skies above this magical place are colored blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true
This is a place where aspirations become a reality
One day I'll wish upon a star
Someday, I will express my deepest desires to a celestial object
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me
As a result, I will awaken to a sky unobstructed by clouds
Where your troubles melt like lemon drops
In this place, all of your worries will dissipate with ease
Way above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me
I will be located high above the roofs of buildings
Oh, somewhere over the rainbow bluebirds, they fly
In this mystical location, bluebirds soar
If birds can fly over, over the rainbow, why, then why can't I?
If these creatures can navigate beyond the rainbow, why can't humans?
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
Assuming that cheerful bluebirds can travel over the rainbow
Why, oh, why can't I?
What is prohibiting me from doing the same?
Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Yip Harburg, Harold Arlen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jermiraline
Lyrics:
Oh yeah…ugh..ugh..yeah ah
The sun won’t always rise
When you’re setting your heart on the ground
Your light won’t always shine when you’re pulling your curtains down, down
The world will always spin even when you just stop spinnin’
Someone will always win even when you’re never winning
Chorus:
But everyday will bring tomorrow
Every road will lead you somewhere
I have a hand that you can borrow
We just have to get there
Oh, don’t let the rain get to you
Just let it go right through you
I’ll change your sky
I’ll change your sky
Don’t let the clouds above you
Cover the way I love you
I’ll change your sky
I’ll change your sky
I can be, I can be, I can be your rainbow
I can be, I can be, I can be your rainbow
I can be, I can be, I can be your rainbow
I can be your rainbow
You don’t have to fake a smile
Cuz I can handle your pain
You don’t have to give me laughter each and everyday
Every roller coaster always comes to a stop
And you can always take a breath right after your hard try
Chorus:
Everyday will bring tomorrow
Every road will lead you somewhere
I have a hand that you can borrow
We just have to get there
Oh, don’t let the rain get to you
Just let it go right through you
I’ll change your sky
I’ll change your sky
Don’t let the clouds about you
Cover the way I love you
I’ll change your sky
I’ll change your sky
I can be, I can be, I can be your rainbow
I can be, I can be, I can be your rainbow
I can be, I can be, I can be your rainbow
I can be your rainbow
Hey Oh, we can fly higher cuz we came about and still we love,
We love enough, enough to show our rainbow, our rainbow
Oh we can see clearly when the rain is gone we sing a song
To show my love is your rainbow to show you my love is your rainbow
Chorus:
Cuz everyday will bring tomorrow
Every road will lead you somewhere
I have a hand that you can borrow
We just have to get there
Don’t let the rain get to you
Just let it go right through you
I’ll change your sky
I’ll change your sky
Don’t let the clouds about you
Cover the way I love you
I’ll change your sky
I’ll change your sky
Don’t let the rain get to you
Just let it go right through you
I’ll change your sky
I’ll change your sky
Don’t let the clouds about you
Cover the way I love you
I’ll change your sky
I’ll change your sky
I can be, I can be, I can be your rainbow
I can be, I can be, I can be your rainbow
I can be, I can be, I can be your rainbow
I can be your rainbow
@MainePurotu21
Took me forever to find this song. 'McKenna Shoots For The Stars' made me fall in love with this song. Love it :)
@jessicareichard3978
PB-Jocelyn Same here! I've been looking for this song for so long! I heard it in Mckenna too
@oglilprettythug5420
Same here!!!!!! I'm deeply in love
@mirayaalicia8772
Me as well!
@oglilprettythug5420
Josmayaa same
@gabrielapuello3665
me too
@annyvitoria2662
Song Mckenna American Girl🤩
@richmorelli8441
Yesss
@jermiraline
Lyrics:
Oh yeah…ugh..ugh..yeah ah
The sun won’t always rise
When you’re setting your heart on the ground
Your light won’t always shine when you’re pulling your curtains down, down
The world will always spin even when you just stop spinnin’
Someone will always win even when you’re never winning
Chorus:
But everyday will bring tomorrow
Every road will lead you somewhere
I have a hand that you can borrow
We just have to get there
Oh, don’t let the rain get to you
Just let it go right through you
I’ll change your sky
I’ll change your sky
Don’t let the clouds above you
Cover the way I love you
I’ll change your sky
I’ll change your sky
I can be, I can be, I can be your rainbow
I can be, I can be, I can be your rainbow
I can be, I can be, I can be your rainbow
I can be your rainbow
You don’t have to fake a smile
Cuz I can handle your pain
You don’t have to give me laughter each and everyday
Every roller coaster always comes to a stop
And you can always take a breath right after your hard try
Chorus:
Everyday will bring tomorrow
Every road will lead you somewhere
I have a hand that you can borrow
We just have to get there
Oh, don’t let the rain get to you
Just let it go right through you
I’ll change your sky
I’ll change your sky
Don’t let the clouds about you
Cover the way I love you
I’ll change your sky
I’ll change your sky
I can be, I can be, I can be your rainbow
I can be, I can be, I can be your rainbow
I can be, I can be, I can be your rainbow
I can be your rainbow
Hey Oh, we can fly higher cuz we came about and still we love,
We love enough, enough to show our rainbow, our rainbow
Oh we can see clearly when the rain is gone we sing a song
To show my love is your rainbow to show you my love is your rainbow
Chorus:
Cuz everyday will bring tomorrow
Every road will lead you somewhere
I have a hand that you can borrow
We just have to get there
Don’t let the rain get to you
Just let it go right through you
I’ll change your sky
I’ll change your sky
Don’t let the clouds about you
Cover the way I love you
I’ll change your sky
I’ll change your sky
Don’t let the rain get to you
Just let it go right through you
I’ll change your sky
I’ll change your sky
Don’t let the clouds about you
Cover the way I love you
I’ll change your sky
I’ll change your sky
I can be, I can be, I can be your rainbow
I can be, I can be, I can be your rainbow
I can be, I can be, I can be your rainbow
I can be your rainbow
@pimpjuicex404
i heard this on vh1 also. this song should be a #1 hit! i hope people really give it the shine it deserves =)