Rainbow
Steel Magnolia (Country Pop) Lyrics

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I got a pink slip today
It's time for rent but I can't pay
My car broke down on the interstate
They passed me by 'cause they won't wait
And oh, all I can think of is you
And oh, well I know what I'm gonna do
And that is

Get up, get up, get up
I've got to let it go
Get out, get out
You've got to let all know
How you feel when you feel like you do
Got to have faith when you know that it's true
Get up, get up, get up, get up because
Somewhere over the rainbow is you
Over the rainbow

Time for everything under the sun
A time to cry and a time for fun
A time to hold back and a time to run
But I know there's someone for everyone
And oh, all I can think of is you
And oh, don't care what life puts me through

I'm gonna get up, get up, get up
I've got to let it go
Get out, get out
You got to let all know
How you feel when you feel like you do
Got to have faith when you know that it's true
Get up, get up, get up, get up because
Somewhere over the rainbow is you
Over the rainbow

Over the rainbow

Oh, so what if it's rainy and cold?
Oh, when I'm holding my part of gold
And oh, we all have pain
But oh, the sun always shines in the rain, so I

Get up, get up, get up
I've got to let it go
Get out, get out
You got to let all know

Get up, get up, get up
I've got to let it go
Get out, get out
You've got to let it show
How you feel when you feel like you do
Got to have faith when you know that it's true
Get up, get up, get up, get up because
Somewhere over the rainbow is you
Over the rainbow
Somewhere over the rainbow is you
Over the rainbow

You got to let it go

You got to let it go
Over the rainbow is you.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Steel Magnolia's "Rainbow" revolve around the theme of persistence in times of hardship. The song starts with the singer facing several challenges. She has lost her job (indicated by the pink slip) and cannot pay her rent. Adding to the misery, her car broke down on the highway, and she's feeling helpless as no one seems willing to help her. In these trying times, all she can think of is her loved one, and the rainbow becomes a metaphor for the hope and positivity that awaits her. The message of the song is that one should never lose hope and must persist through hardships, as somewhere over the rainbow, one's dreams and aspirations await.

The chorus of the song urges the singer to "get up" and "let it go." She must rise above the negativity and keep faith in herself, even when things seem bleak. The lyrics reinforce the idea that everyone faces tough times in life, and to achieve one's dreams, one must learn to endure hardships. The singer emphasizes that pain is an inevitable part of life, but one should remember that the sun always shines after the rain. It's a poignant message to hold on to during trying times, and the song beautifully captures the essence of strength and perseverance.

Line by Line Meaning

I got a pink slip today
I received a notice of termination from my job

It's time for rent but I can't pay
My rent is due but I don't have enough money to pay

My car broke down on the interstate
My car stopped working while I was driving on the highway

They passed me by 'cause they won't wait
Other drivers didn't stop to help me because they didn't want to wait

And oh, all I can think of is you
I can't stop thinking about you in this difficult situation

And oh, well I know what I'm gonna do
I have a plan for how to handle this situation

Get up, get up, get up
I need to motivate myself to take action

I've got to let it go
I can't dwell on my problems, I need to move on

Get out, get out
I need to express myself and be heard

You've got to let all know
I should let others know how I feel

How you feel when you feel like you do
I need to be honest about my feelings

Got to have faith when you know that it's true
I need to have confidence in my beliefs and feelings

Somewhere over the rainbow is you
I believe that happiness is possible with you

Time for everything under the sun
There is a time for everything in life

A time to cry and a time for fun
There are times for sadness and times for joy

A time to hold back and a time to run
There are times to be cautious and times to take risks

But I know there's someone for everyone
I believe that there is a perfect match for everyone

And oh, don't care what life puts me through
I am strong enough to handle anything that comes my way

Oh, so what if it's rainy and cold?
It doesn't matter if the conditions are unfavorable

Oh, when I'm holding my part of gold
I feel rich and content when I have you

And oh, we all have pain
Everyone goes through difficult times

But oh, the sun always shines in the rain, so I
I know that there is always hope during tough times

You got to let it show
I need to be open and honest about my feelings

Over the rainbow is you.
I believe that happiness and love are with you

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TOMMY HENRIKSEN, MEGHAN LINSEY, CHIOMA EZA, JOSH JONES

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