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Rain On Me

by James Deacon

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“I wrote “Rain On Me” a few weeks after having surgery on my vocal chords. The whole experience made me reflect on my previous injury (I fell on a bottle and nearly lost my arm) that nearly ended my career as a guitarist, and now all of a sudden I needed to have surgery on my voice that may change my tone and singing voice permanently. The verses and chorus lyrics are about being in a fight because it felt like the universe was beating me up and raining punches down on me. The line “three long weeks with no words spoken” is referring to the three weeks post surgery when I was not allowed to speak or make any sounds at all, which nearly drove me insane! The overall ‘feel’ of the song is that I don’t care what life throws at me, “let it rain on me” because the obstacles that I’ve faced so far have all made me stronger.”

lyrics

"Rain On Me"

I keep falling by the wayside I
Started running but the wind just picked up
Getting ready for the storm to blow in
Bad weather makes the fight last longer
My cold hands are my secret weapon
White knuckles on a steering wheel
Blood tickling the back of my throat
I think I'm gonna let it rain on me
Let it rain on me

Let it rain on me
Rain on me
Let it Rain on me
Rain on me
Rain down on me

(Rain on me)

Getting heavy as the tide pulls slowly
The moon gripping you from all directions
Click click saying can you hear me
This fight is far from over
Go ahead now don't you worry
I’m not afraid of your red right hand
If you wanna use it wisely
You can let it rain on me
Rain on me

Let it rain on me
(Rain down rain down on me)
Rain on me
(Rain down rain down on me)
Let it rain on me
(Rain down Rain it down on me)
Rain on me
(Rain down rain down on me)
Let it rain on me
(Rain down rain down on me)
Rain on me
(Rain down rain down on me)
Rain on me


Wait till the bonds are broken
There will be a better day
3 long weeks with no words spoken
I had so much left to say
Wait till the bonds are broken
There will be a better day
3 long weeks with no words spoken
I had so much left to say
Wait till the bonds are broken
There will be a better day
3 long weeks with no words spoken
I had so much left to say
Wait till the bonds are broken
There will be a better day
3 long weeks with no words spoken
You can let it


Rain on me
Rain on me
(Rain down rain down on me)
Rain on me
Rain on me
Rain on me
(Rain down rain down on me)
Rain on me rain on me
Let it rain on me

credits

released May 29, 2020
℗ Bad Future Records 2019
© Musica Publishing 2019
Written by:​ James Deacon and Paul Gala
Mixed, Arranged and Produced by:​ Paul Gala
Assistant engineer:​ Daniel Pawson
Recorded and Mixed at:​ Bad Future Studio, Johannesburg
Vocals and vocal harmonies: ​James Deacon
Guitar:​ James Deacon
Synths, Beats and Machines:​ Paul Gala
Mastered by: ​Jacob van der Westhuizen
Artwork: @kem.inc

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James Deacon Johannesburg, South Africa

Infusing its lyrics with soaring call-to-action vocals laced with rap and tenor-flecked melodies, cues are taken from soul, blues, hip hop and indiefunk as well as diverse influences that count John Mayer, Nirvana and Al Green to create a deeply personal mixtape dedicated to overcoming circumstance and inspiring courage in others. ... more

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