Antonio's Song (The Rainbow) Lyrics
MICHAEL FRANKS
Lyrics
Antonio lives life's frevo
Antonio prays for truth
Antonio says our friendship
Is a hundred-proof
The vulture that circles Rio
Hangs in this L.A. sky
The blankets they give the Indians
Only make them die
But sing the Song
Forgotten for so long
And let the Music flow
Like Light into the Rainbow
We know the Dance, we have
We still have the chance
To break these chains and flow
Like Light into the Rainbow
Antonio loves the desert
Antonio prays for rain
Antonio knows that Pleasure
Is the child of Pain
And lost in La Califusa
When most of my hope was gone
Antonio's samba led me
To the Amazon
We sing the Song
Forgotten for so long
And let the music flow
Like Light into the Rainbow
We know the Dance, we have
We still have the chance
To break these chains and flow
Like Light into the Rainbow.
Song & Lyrics Facts
Antonio's Song (The Rainbow) is a song by American jazz singer-songwriter Michael Franks, released in 1980 as the first single from his album Tiger in the Rain. The lyrics were written by Franks and the music composed by Pat Williams.
It was recorded with a band featuring guitarist Larry Carlton and bassist Abraham Laboriel. The song is a romantic ballad about how love can make all things possible, even if it seems impossible. Its uplifting message of hope is expressed through its gentle melody and beautiful lyrics. The single peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and has since become one of Franks' signature songs. It remains popular today for its memorable chorus and heartfelt lyrics.