This song is a cautionary tale. Dio is singing from the perspective of someone who could have achieved their dreams. Had they taken a chance when they saw it (the sunshine) they might have seen rainbows yet they gave into fear (I heard it makes you crazy).
Thing is they end up going crazy because now they're just another number. They're living a dog eat dog life and following the masses and living a life of regret. All because they did what they felt they should have instead of what they could have done- follow their dreams.
This song is a cautionary tale. Dio is singing from the perspective of someone who could have achieved their dreams. Had they taken a chance when they saw it (the sunshine) they might have seen rainbows yet they gave into fear (I heard it makes you crazy).
Thing is they end up going crazy because now they're just another number. They're living a dog eat dog life and following the masses and living a life of regret. All because they did what they felt they should have instead of what they could have done- follow their dreams.