Black Rainbow Lyrics – Spiritbox

Black Rainbow Lyrics Meaning

[Verse]
The verse talks about being in a dark, confusing place, described as “midnight,” where someone is moving stealthily, almost like a snake. The “column’s deficiency” suggests a weakness or lack in something. The speaker seems to connect with this person, and together, they try to fix the situation or create something new, a metaphorical “infrared paradise,” which could represent a distorted, surreal sense of hope or escape.

[Chorus]
The chorus conveys a feeling of pressure building up, making the heart feel empty, like a hole. The constant cycle of dissolving, displacing, rejoicing, and repeating shows how emotions get stuck in a loop. There’s no real escape from the pressure or the soul’s struggles, and the “black rainbow” could represent an unattainable or distant goal that offers no true relief.

[Verse]
This verse repeats some of the earlier themes, with the person still “slithering” through the dark, showing a sense of being lost or trapped. “Forming the column’s deficiency” again suggests a lack or gap in something important. The speaker clings to the person, trying to reconnect or rebuild, but the “infrared paradise” might still feel distant and unreal.

[Bridge]
The bridge emphasizes the repetitive nature of the emotional cycle—dissolving, displacing, rejoicing, and repeating. It’s like being stuck in a loop of actions that don’t bring true change or relief. “No pressure here, admit defeat” might suggest that there’s no more fight left, and giving in or accepting defeat becomes the only option in this endless cycle.

[Outro]
The outro focuses on the emptiness of the heart, describing it as a hole that can’t be filled. The imagery of seeing “miles and miles beyond the black rainbow” reflects the idea of an unreachable, distant goal or dream. No matter how far the speaker looks, the “black rainbow” remains out of reach, symbolizing the continuous struggle for something that may never be attained.