About Orange Sky

The best music is full of passion, memorable melodi… Read Full Bio ↴About Orange Sky

The best music is full of passion, memorable melodies and pleasant surprises, and the work of Orange Sky certainly qualifies.

Orange Sky is a roots rock band from the tropical island paradise of Trinidad and Tobago. The influence of Caribbean music is deeply entrenched within Orange Sky's distinctive style.

The members of Orange Sky include vocalist/lead guitarist/song writer Nigel Rojas, rhythm guitarist Adam Murray, bass guitarist Nicholas Rojas and drummer Obasi Springer. Nigel and Nicholas are brothers.

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Rainbows
Orange Sky Lyrics

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Yesterday the sun escaped
Beside me for no reason
Guess these rainy days
Must be the changing of the season, if you will

I've been lost and found again
In circles I ran
There is no reason to explain who I am

I'm just a man... trying to understand...

Where do we go when we die
Who paints the Rainbows in the sky, tell me why

She said be careful what you wish for boy
Don't say I didn't warn you
We plucked the pine and grabbed the vine
And head to california, yes we did

I've been lost and found again
In circles I ran
There is no reason to explain who I am
I'm just a man... trying to understand...

Where do we go when we die
Who paints the rainbows in the sky, tell me why
In heaven, in heaven
He showed me a sign so I could know you
In heaven, in heaven
Somewhere in my mind, Angels surround you

[Guitar Solo]

Been lost and found again
In circles I ran
There is no reason to explain who I am
I'm just a man... trying to understand

Where do we go when we die, tell me why
Who paints the rainbows in the sky, tell me why
Where do we go when we die, Tell me why
Who paints the rainbows in the sky, tell me why

Where do we go when we die, tell me why
Who paints the rainbows in the sky, tell me why

Overall Meaning

The song "Rainbows" by Orange Sky is a contemplative and introspective piece about the complexities of life and the mysteries of existence. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, with the sun escaping and the rainy days symbolizing change and transition. This is followed by the singer expressing his own personal struggles and uncertainty with his identity and purpose. The question of where we go when we die and who paints the rainbows in the sky reflects the human desire for answers to existential questions that may never be fully answered. The song hints at a spiritual or mystical dimension of life, with references to angels and signs from heaven.

The second half of the song shifts to a more narrative style, with the singer recalling a warning from a woman about being careful what he wishes for. The imagery of plucking the pine and grabbing the vine and heading to California suggests a journey or adventure. The reference to angels surrounding someone in the singer's mind adds another layer of depth and mystery to the song.

"Rainbows" is a song that invites reflection and contemplation about life's big questions. It acknowledges the struggles and uncertainties of being human, while also hinting at the possibility of something greater and beyond our understanding.

Line by Line Meaning

Yesterday the sun escaped
The singer refers to a past day when the sun disappeared from view.

Beside me for no reason
The singer is noting that the missing sun had no logical explanation.

Guess these rainy days
The singer is acknowledging the occurrence of rain/ overcast skies.

Must be the changing of the season, if you will
The artist identifies the possibility of the season changing as the cause of the weather conditions.

I've been lost and found again
The artist admits to being in a displacement state many times before.

In circles I ran
The singer is trying to show the repetitive nature of events he/she experiences.

There is no reason to explain who I am
The singer is expressing the futility of attempting to understand who he/she truly is.

I'm just a man... trying to understand...
The artist believes that he/she is a mere mortal trying to comprehend the complexities of life.

Where do we go when we die
The artist expresses his/her uncertainty about what happens after death.

Who paints the Rainbows in the sky, tell me why
The artist is asking a rhetorical question about the meaning of the rainbows in the sky that do not have an apparent explanation.

She said be careful what you wish for boy
The singer recalls being warned about the impact of his/her decisions.

Don't say I didn't warn you
The artist is emphasizing the gravity and seriousness of his/her warning.

We plucked the pine and grabbed the vine
The singer is narrating a journey that he/she had made, involving vegetation/ plants.

And head to california, yes we did
The singer is indicating that the journey led to California in the US.

In heaven, in heaven
The singer refers to the hypothetical 'heaven.'

He showed me a sign so I could know you
The artist indicates that an unknown man revealed a symbol to help the artist recognize another person.

Somewhere in my mind, Angels surround you
The artist believes that angels are present around another person on a spiritual level.

[Guitar Solo]
An instrumental part of the song plays here, with no lyrics.

Been lost and found again
The singer mentions that he/she has lost and found himself/herself before.

In circles I ran
The singer refers to the repetitive nature of his/her experiences.

Tell me why
The artist repeats his/her rhetorical question, asking for an answer that he/she may never receive.

Contributed by Ian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.