Look to the Rainbow
Chasing Dreams: Embracing Life's Eternal Melody
Lyrics
On the day I was born said my father, said he
Reflecting on the day of the speaker's birth, the father expresses anticipation of passing down a valuable legacy.
I've an elegant legacy waiting for ye
The mentioned legacy is described as elegant, awaiting the speaker's acknowledgment and acceptance.
'Tis a rhyme for your lips and a song for your heart
The legacy consists of a poetic rhyme for the lips and a melodious song for the heart.
To sing whenever the world falls apart
Suggests that the song is meant to be a source of comfort and inspiration whenever challenges arise in life.
Look, look, look to the rainbow
An invitation to observe or pay attention to the rainbow, a symbol often associated with hope and positivity.
Follow it over the hill and stream
Encourages following the rainbow over hills and streams, metaphorically guiding towards a better future.
Look, look, look to the rainbow
Reiterates the call to look at the rainbow, reinforcing the idea of seeking hope and optimism.
Follow the fellow who follows a dream
Advises following someone who pursues their dreams, implying the importance of chasing one's aspirations.
Follow the fellow, follow the fellow
Emphasizes the idea of following those who actively pursue and achieve their dreams.
Follow the fellow who follows a dream
Repeats the encouragement to follow those who are dedicated to their dreams.
'Twas a sumptuous gift bequeathed to a child
Describes the legacy as a lavish gift passed down to a child.
Oh, the lure of that song kept her feet running wild
Highlights the captivating influence of the legacy's song, propelling the speaker with unrestrained enthusiasm.
For you never grow old and you never stand still
Suggests that by embracing the legacy, one remains youthful and dynamic, avoiding stagnation.
With a whippoorwill singing beyond the next hill
Introduces the imagery of a whippoorwill's song beyond the horizon, symbolizing the timeless pursuit of dreams.
So, I bundled me heart and I roamed the world free
Expresses the speaker's decision to explore the world with an open heart, unburdened by constraints.
To the east with the lark, To the west with the sea
Details the speaker's journey, traveling east with the lark and west with the sea, signifying comprehensive exploration.
And I searched all the world and I scanned all the skies
Conveys a thorough search across the world and skies, indicating a quest for meaning and fulfillment.
But I found it at last in my own true love's eyes
Discloses the discovery of the true essence of the legacy in the eyes of the speaker's genuine love.
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