"Rainbow" is a song by American alternative rock band Cage The Elephant. It comes off their sixth studio album Neon Pill. The song was accompanied with an official lyric video upon release. It became the bands 12th song to reach number one on the US Alternative Airplay chart, and also reached number one on the US Adult Alternative Airplay chart.
Background In an interview with Flood Magazine lead singer Matt Shultz spoke on the song stating:
Reception IHeartRadio wrote "The band begins "Rainbow" with the beat of the drums and then brings in a snazzy guitar strumming before lead singer Matthew Shultz begins to captivate the audience with the lyrics." Arin Chandra of The Daily Cardinal stated the song "offers an uplifting contrast to the darker moments of the album. Its hopeful lyrics remind listeners of the light that can pierce through life’s shadows, making it one of the album’s standout tracks. It also formally introduces Schulz’s struggles with trying to find happiness within his battle with mental health, again contributing to a bittersweet mood throughout the song."
Live performances Cage the Elephant played the world premiere of the song on Jimmy Kimmel Live on May 9, 2024. On September 5, 2024, Cage the Elephant played "Rainbow" on The Tonight Show Starting Jimmy Fallon, "Rainbow" was also performed at the official IHeartRadio Neon Pill release party celebrations on May 20, 2024.
Charts Chart (2023)PeakpositionCanada Rock (Billboard)2US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)40US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)1US Adult Alternative Airplay (Billboard)1
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