Rainy City
A Human and his Stds Lyrics

Oh Rain, wash away my pain tonight,
The singer seeks relief from their emotional pain through the cleansing power of rain.

Make all my wrongs seem right,
The singer hopes that the rain can restore their sense of moral balance.

Because you're all I've got tonight, tonight...
The singer acknowledges that they have no one else to turn to except for the rain.

The dark drops so clean, from the heavens above,
The artist admires the purity of the rain as it falls from the sky.

they give me hope and such delight.
The artist finds hope and pleasure in the rain, which acts as a source of emotional relief.

The chorus, the chimes, of the night;
The singer describes the atmospheric sounds of the night, which are enhanced by the presence of rain.

drip down my face, and cleanse my sight.
The singer imagines that the rain is literally washing away their tears and helping them see more clearly.

The Earth is fresh, the city is gone,
The artist notes the transformative power of rain as it revitalizes the natural world and washes away the human-built environment.

and i'm all that matters in her cold arms.
The artist feels comfort and protection from the enveloping presence of the rain, which acts as a metaphorical embrace.

While my breath disappears, you are with me,
The artist contrasts the transient nature of human life with the enduring presence of the rain.

Nourishing my entire being...
The singer attributes a life-sustaining quality to the rain, which is capable of nourishing their physical and emotional well-being.

The feelings of life, lost in memories,
The artist reflects on the fleeting nature of existence and the profound impact that personal memories can have on one's emotional state.

and the security of stars, forever aligned.
The singer finds solace in the beautiful, unchanging presence of the stars, which provide a sense of stability and cosmic connection.

They escape me, 'Cuz of the pain I'm feeling.
The singer laments the fact that they are unable to fully appreciate the beauty of the world due to their emotional suffering.

Every scar healed up and the songs I'm singing,
The singer suggests that the rain and the act of singing can help to soothe old wounds and promote emotional healing.

they remind me, why I'm screaming ....in the rain.
The artist acknowledges that their current emotional state may require a cathartic release, which is symbolized by the act of screaming in the rain.

While I've lost everything, and everyone I love,
The artist reflects on the loss and absence of important people and possessions in their life.

and I can't see the stars because it's raining too hard.
The singer notes the way in which the rain can obscure or interfere with one's vision or perception.

I ask myself to move one, but I can't because,
The singer acknowledges the difficulty of moving on from emotional pain, which can feel all-consuming and overwhelming.

When I crush my cigarette in the ground,
The artist notes a small, symbolic act of control or release in their personal ritual.

I can't leave her while she's still around,
The artist is unable to let go of their connection to the rain, which acts as a source of comfort and healing.

So I sit while she pours down.....
The artist resolves to simply sit and experience the healing power of the rain.

Oh Rain, wash away my pain tonight,
The singer repeats the opening line, emphasizing the central theme of seeking emotional relief through the rain.

Make all my wrongs seem right,
The artist echoes their earlier plea for redemption or moral restoration.

Because you're all I've got tonight, tonight...
The singer reiterates their sense of dependence on the rain, which acts as a central metaphor for emotional healing and renewal.