Clean Rain
Eternal Rain of Redemption: Love, Sacrifice, and Renewal
Lyrics
Oh city shine on tomorrow
Expressing anticipation for the future, looking forward to a brighter tomorrow in the city.
For today I feel rain
Feeling a sense of melancholy or sadness today, symbolized by the metaphorical reference to rain.
There is a decent moon
Noticing a modest or reasonable moon in the sky.
Now I lay me down in the light
Lying down in the light, possibly seeking comfort or solace in a positive environment.
My man's afraid, no communication
Expressing a lack of communication in the speaker's relationship, with her man being afraid.
I'm sure life in my arms ain't been free
Acknowledging that life in her arms hasn't been free, implying challenges or difficulties.
Is it a sacrifice to love me now
Questioning if it's a sacrifice for the partner to love her at this moment.
Are you alright?
Asking the partner about their well-being, expressing concern for their emotional state.
Will you take my hand so I'm not alone
Requesting emotional support from the partner, asking them to hold her hand and be a source of strength.
You're the road I need to lead me home baby...forever
Viewing the partner as a guiding force, a road leading her home, and expressing a desire for a lasting connection.
Will you be my friend, will you walk with me
Seeking companionship and friendship from the partner, asking if they will walk alongside her.
Can we wash away the history that clouds our love
Expressing a desire to overcome past challenges and conflicts in the relationship, symbolized by washing away history.
What came before surely won't be
Believing that what happened before in the relationship won't define the future.
There's a clean rain fallin' over me
Describing a refreshing and purifying experience, symbolized by a clean rain falling over the speaker.
I know I cried after what you told me
Admitting to crying after hearing something significant from the partner.
You said you're not sure where this love is going
Partner expressing uncertainty about the direction of their love.
Why would you hesitate if you really love me now
Questioning the partner's hesitation if they genuinely love her at this moment.
Are you alright?
Repeating the inquiry about the partner's well-being.
Will you take my hand, you're the road I need to lead me home...forever
Reiterating the request for the partner to take her hand as a guiding force home, seeking a lasting connection.
Will you be my friend, will you walk with me
Repeating the desire for friendship and companionship, asking the partner to walk together.
Can we wash away the history that clouds our love
Repeating the hope to overcome the history that clouds their love.
What came before surely won't be
Reiterating the belief that the past won't dictate the future of their relationship.
Hey we've been running too long, let's settle down
Suggesting a need to stop running and settle down in the relationship, encouraging stability.
Gotta keep our head above water
Emphasizing the importance of keeping their heads above water, maintaining stability despite challenges.
Take a look around
Encouraging the partner to take a look around and assess the current situation.
How long will you wait for me
Posing a question about the partner's willingness to wait for the speaker.
How long will you wait for me
Repeating the question about the partner's patience and commitment.
(Repeat Chorus)
Repeating the chorus, reinforcing the themes of companionship, overcoming challenges, and a hopeful future.
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