Black Rain Black Rain
A.A. Bondy Lyrics
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Don't fall on me
Can't you see I'm doing my best?
Black rain, black rain
Don't fall on me
When I lay to take my rest
And love it don't die
Town to town, rose to rose
All around the world
Like a ghost upon a breeze
And a land of elegies
Black rain, black rain
Don't catch me low
And cover the sin of sun
Black rain, black rain
Where can I go
When you leave me nowhere to run?
And love it don't die
It just goes from girl to girl
Town to town, rose to rose
All around the world
Like a ghost upon a breeze
And a land of elegies
The song "Black Rain" by A.A. Bondy appears to be a lament about the desire to escape suffering but having nowhere to go. The metaphor of black rain seems to represent the darkness and despair that can come over a person's life. The lyricist pleads with the rain not to fall on him, as he is already doing his best to cope with the struggles of his life. The refrain "black rain, black rain, don't fall on me" is repeated like a prayer or a mantra, emphasizing the feelings of powerlessness and desperation.
The second verse introduces the theme of love, which the singer suggests is an ever-present but elusive force. Love "just goes from girl to girl, town to town, rose to rose, all around the world." This suggests that the singer feels he cannot hold onto love or make it a permanent part of his life. The line "like a ghost upon a breeze" paints love as intangible and fleeting. The final line of the verse, "and a land of elegies," reinforces the sense of despair and loss.
Overall, the song communicates a feeling of being trapped and unable to escape from the difficulties of life. The metaphor of black rain is a powerful one, conveying a sense of suffocating darkness that seems to follow the singer wherever he goes.
Line by Line Meaning
Black rain, black rain
The feeling of being weighed down by a problem that cannot be controlled.
Don't fall on me
Please don't add to my problems.
Can't you see I'm doing my best?
I am trying my hardest to overcome this issue.
When I lay to take my rest
When I have a chance to relax and be at peace.
And love it don't die
Love doesn't completely fade away, it just moves on.
It just goes from girl to girl
Love is not limited to one person, but can be found in many.
Town to town, rose to rose
Love can be found in different places and forms, just like a rose is different in each town.
All around the world
Love is a universal theme that is present everywhere on Earth.
Like a ghost upon a breeze
Love is mysterious and elusive, like a ghost moving with the wind.
And a land of elegies
This is a world where memories and emotions are preserved in poetry and music.
Don't catch me low
Don't let me become overwhelmed by a negative experience.
And cover the sin of sun
Don't let something positive be tarnished by darkness.
Where can I go
Where can I escape to?
When you leave me nowhere to run?
What can I do when I'm trapped in a difficult situation?
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: BONDY IV, FELICE
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pluto
Black rain, black rain
Don't fall on me
Can't you see I'm doin' my best
Black rain, black rain
Don't fall on me
When I lay to take my rest
And love, it don't die
It just goes from girl to girl
Town to town, rose to rose
All around the world
Like a ghost upon a breeze
In a land of elegies
Black rain, black rain
Don't catch me low
And cover the sinner sun
Black rain, black rain
Where can I go
When you leave me nowhere to run
And love, it don't die
It just goes from girl to girl
Town to town, rose to rose
All around the world
Like a ghost upon a breeze
In a land of elegies
Lorenzo Bonetti
Such a beautiful song.
pluto
Black rain, black rain
Don't fall on me
Can't you see I'm doin' my best
Black rain, black rain
Don't fall on me
When I lay to take my rest
And love, it don't die
It just goes from girl to girl
Town to town, rose to rose
All around the world
Like a ghost upon a breeze
In a land of elegies
Black rain, black rain
Don't catch me low
And cover the sinner sun
Black rain, black rain
Where can I go
When you leave me nowhere to run
And love, it don't die
It just goes from girl to girl
Town to town, rose to rose
All around the world
Like a ghost upon a breeze
In a land of elegies
Moritz Engel
SO BEAUTIFUL! I love this song.
Achraf Agermoune
If you listen closely from 00:00 to 0:04 the notes are kinda like Rocky theme song intro
Brilliant song btw perfect song for a long highway
Violetsmilexo
Loving A.A. Bondy. Thanks to Joshua James for turning me on!!
Drummaboy
This song made me break a guitar string damn
jacob webb
Drummaboy same thing happened to me.
Nathan Conroy
It is tuned way crazy but very fun to learn
Irimia Gabriel
Love is in your brain. Brain dies. Love dies. Logic.
pats12017
love don't die