Aldrich's albums are usually pretty , easy listening,but if you haven't heard one, it's worth spending up to three bucks to own your own little bit of authentic 60s experience. Not the Haight-Ashbury-Woodstock-Jimi Hendrix kind of experience, but the experience most people had. What he produced entertained millions, although obviously not cutting edge music. Put on Ronnie's take on "Music to Watch Girls By" and you can imagine yourself strolling down the aisle at the A&P or shopping for school clothes at J.C. Penney. Or riding an elevator to your dad's office. Or waiting at the Omaha Airport. Who needs Eastern philosophy to get blissed out?
Born at Erith , Kent, U K, 15th February 1916, educated in Folkestone and proved musically talented as he learnt to play the piano aged only 3 !!! After his musical career he retired to the Isle of Man, where he died, from prostate cancer, aged 77, on the 30th September 1993.
I'm Always Chasing Rainbows
Ronnie Aldrich Lyrics
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Watching clouds drifting by
My schemes are just like all my dreams
Ending in the sky
Some fellows look and find the sunshine
I always look and find the rain
Some fellows make a winning sometimes
I never even make a gain
Waiting to find a little bluebird in vain
I'm always chasing rainbows
Watching clouds drifting by
My schemes are just like all my dreams
Ending in the sky
Some fellows look and find the sunshine
I always look and find the rain
Some fellows make a winning sometimes
I never even make a gain
Believe me, I'm always chasing rainbows
The lyrics of "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows" by Ronnie Aldrich describe the sentiments of a person who is constantly looking for happiness but never seems to find it. The imagery of chasing rainbows effectively conveys the idea of pursuing something that is unattainable. The singer emphasizes this point through the contrast between himself and others who find success and happiness in their lives; he, however, is only able to see the negatives and always comes up short. The repeated lines of the song indicate the hopelessness and futility of the pursuit of happiness, yet the singer seems to be always chasing that elusive bluebird of happiness.
The lyrics also suggest a sense of resignation on the part of the singer that happiness may always be beyond his grasp. The repeated use of the phrase "ending in the sky" creates a definite sense of finality as the singer's hopes and dreams are never able to materialize into something tangible. Despite this sense of despair, the final words of the song "Believe me" imply a glimmer of hope, as if the singer wants the listener to have the faith that they will eventually find their own bluebird of happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm always chasing rainbows
I am perpetually chasing my elusive dreams and desires, never fully able to attain them.
Watching clouds drifting by
As I strive for my goals, I often find myself lost in thought, distracted by the world around me.
My schemes are just like all my dreams
My plans for success are as unrealistic and fanciful as my deepest aspirations and wishes.
Ending in the sky
Unfortunately, neither my schemes nor my dreams are grounded in realistic expectations or practicality, leaving them to float away into the vast expanse of the unknown.
Some fellows look and find the sunshine
While some individuals are able to effortlessly find success and joy in life, I am not so lucky.
I always look and find the rain
Whenever I set out on a path, I seem to encounter obstacles and setbacks at every turn, with little to no hope of overcoming them.
Some fellows make a winning sometimes
Even if they experience failure on occasion, some people are ultimately able to achieve their goals and emerge victorious in their pursuits.
I never even make a gain
For me, success remains perpetually out of reach, always just beyond my grasp.
Believe me, I'm always chasing rainbows
Despite my constant setbacks and challenges, I remain ever hopeful and determined, always reaching for the next dream, the next goal, the next rainbow.
Waiting to find a little bluebird in vain
I am always on the lookout for some elusive sign of hope or salvation, but I am always left disappointed and unable to find what I seek.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HARRY CARROLL, JOSEPH JOE MC CARTHY
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