Rainbow Rider
Sahara Lyrics


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If you stumble through a spider's web
while walking by the moat,
lost in orange velvet and
a mental overload,
and you're cursing at the moon above
'cos all he does is gloat,
while you're searching for your buttonhole
with glassy holes of hope.

Your head is full of stars and things
your mind is getting numb,
machinery ticks on and on
it's got you on the run,
so let it all hang out now boy
the bishops they won't mind,
as long as you keep quiet 'bout
the life you left behind.

Your face is drawn with sticks of chalk
your mind is lined in fear,
your teeth look black and broken
when you grin from ear to ear,
so tugging at your dublet
and hitching up your hose,
let me see you foxtrot
said the blind man to the ghost.

Never laughing never crying
feelings don't exist,
doubting nights of wondering why
and who's next on your list,
daytime comes and with it you
put on your daytime face
there's nothing like a schizo freak
to liven up the place.

The ways and means all disappear
there's no time left things once held dear
The chimes ring out, long nights awake
pretty soon you've gotta break.
As morning nears and the moon it wanes,
you'll feel the fears, you'll feel the pains.
Your sun will burn you up inside
your snow will freeze your cool cool mind.

Life's a long long way below you now
the years slide by, you never take your bow
way above it all, so uninspired
were you never told you look so tired.

How does it feel Rainbow Rider
how does it feel living off a star
how does it feel Rainbow Rider




how does it feel living off a star
how does it feel...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Rainbow Rider" by Sahara depict a surreal universe full of overwhelming stimuli and confusion. The song evokes feelings of disorientation and desperation, exemplified by stumbling through a spider's web and feeling lost in "orange velvet" and mental overload. The moon is personified as a gloater, adding to the sense of hopelessness and frustration. The lyrics proceed to describe the singer's descent into madness, illustrated by their "mind getting numb" and "teeth look[ing] black and broken." Despite their struggles, they are encouraged to "let it all hang out now" and dance by a blind man, emphasizing the disconnection from reality.


The chorus, "How does it feel Rainbow Rider / how does it feel living off a star," questions the singer's ability to cope with their present reality and their withdrawal from society. The song suggests that the individual is living in a fantasy world, escaping from the hardships of life on earth. The lyrics highlight a sense of isolation, with the singer feeling that "life's a long long way below you now," demonstrating that they feel disconnected from their prior existence. Ultimately, the song concludes with a message of impending doom, describing the inevitable burnout and the pain that arises.


Line by Line Meaning

If you stumble through a spider's web
If you encounter an unexpected obstacle


while walking by the moat,
while you're moving along your path


lost in orange velvet and
confused and overwhelmed


a mental overload,
with too many thoughts and emotions


and you're cursing at the moon above
you're frustrated and angry


'cos all he does is gloat,
because you feel like the world is against you


while you're searching for your buttonhole
while you're trying to find your place


with glassy holes of hope.
with a glimmer of optimism


Your head is full of stars and things
You're preoccupied with fantasies and dreams


your mind is getting numb,
You're losing touch with reality


machinery ticks on and on
Life goes on, regardless of your struggles


it's got you on the run,
Life is overwhelming and stressful


so let it all hang out now boy
Don't hold back, be yourself


the bishops they won't mind,
People in power won't judge you


as long as you keep quiet 'bout
As long as you keep your unconventional thoughts to yourself


the life you left behind.
Your past mistakes and regrets


Your face is drawn with sticks of chalk
You look tired and worn out


your mind is lined in fear,
You're consumed by anxiety


your teeth look black and broken
You're not taking care of yourself


when you grin from ear to ear,
Even when you're smiling, you're not truly happy


so tugging at your dublet
Trying to get yourself together


and hitching up your hose,
Trying to improve your appearance


let me see you foxtrot
Let me see you dance and forget about your problems


said the blind man to the ghost.
The blind man is talking to the unseen, the supernatural


Never laughing never crying
You're emotionally numb


feelings don't exist,
You're disconnected from your emotions


doubting nights of wondering why
You're constantly questioning everything


and who's next on your list,
You're paranoid and distrusting of others


daytime comes and with it you
The routine of daily life continues


put on your daytime face
You mask your true emotions and put on a facade


there's nothing like a schizo freak
Someone who is mentally unstable and unpredictable


to liven up the place.
Bringing excitement to an otherwise dull situation


The ways and means all disappear
You don't know how to cope anymore


there's no time left things once held dear
You've lost sight of what's truly important


The chimes ring out, long nights awake
Time seems to be moving slowly and painfully


pretty soon you've gotta break.
You're reaching your breaking point


As morning nears and the moon it wanes,
Time is passing, and your problems are still there


you'll feel the fears, you'll feel the pains.
You'll continue to experience anxiety and pain


Your sun will burn you up inside
Your motivation and passion will consume you


your snow will freeze your cool cool mind.
Your calmness and rationality will be compromised


Life's a long long way below you now
You feel distant and disconnected from reality


the years slide by, you never take your bow
Time is passing, and you're not accomplishing anything noteworthy


way above it all, so uninspired
You're disconnected from your passions and creativity


were you never told you look so tired.
You appear exhausted


How does it feel Rainbow Rider
What is it like to be someone who stands out from the crowd


how does it feel living off a star
What is it like to live a life of fame and fortune


how does it feel Rainbow Rider
What is it like to be someone who stands out from the crowd


how does it feel living off a star
What is it like to live a life of fame and fortune


how does it feel...
What is it like to live a unique life that others can't relate to




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@nightimelady

I like this

@whodatdarwin2657

Another that has flown under the radar.

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It really is.

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