Not that long ago I was on the run

People telling me I should be someone

And the things I'd learnt were forgotten in my haste

Till I reached the end of the rainbow I had chased



It was only water shining in thin air

I put out my hand and there was nothing there

After all the promise, after all the prayer

It was only water shining in the air



Now I've got a wife and she sees my through

And I've got a friend I can talk straight to

And I've got some dreams just a bit more down to earth

And I don't forget what a rainbows really worth



Cause it's only water shining in the air

I put out my hand and there was nothing there

After all the promise, after all the prayer

It was only water shining in the air



If you want fame and fortune, then you just be my guest

If you want to pay those dues, I wish you all the best



But it's only water shining in the air

I put out my hand and there was nothing there

After all the promise, after all the care

It was only water shining in the air

It was only water shining in the air