Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: punk
Song Meaning of “Rainbow” by The Garden
‘Rainbow’ has been described as a song about emerging from hard times stronger and more resilient. The song reflects a person’s journey into a darker past as evidenced in its opening line – “I walked down a dark road before.” But rather than remain in the darkness and despair, the person chooses to hold tight to the hope that lies ahead; they choose to take the next step and embrace the colorful “rainbow” of the future.
The song communicates a feeling of anticipation and excitement as the person moves on, and the upbeat instrumentation creates a sense of joy that captures the transformative power of the journey. Through heavy guitars and soaring synths, the chorus is a call to action, imploring others to join in the march towards progress and a brighter future: “We can make a rainbow/ If you join me oh yeah/ Rainbow gonna come/ After the storm.”
The lyrics also emphasize the importance of just keeping your head up, no matter how difficult times get; “Hold your head up/ Never give up/ Through the storm/ Rainbows all around.” By reiterating this message of hope and resilience, ‘Rainbow’ encourages us all to strive towards progress, no matter the turbulent circumstances we may face.