The RainMaker
Action Bronson Statik Selektah Lyrics
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(Statik Selektah drop)
Changing my life man
As I sit here and smoke this fucking drugs to the neck
Just be pondering on that shit man
Expands the mind
Yeah
I free my mind, want to travel in time
To a place where the world moves slowly, I'm feeling lonely
No one to hold me, no one to console me
My drug use out of control, I hit the road
Leaving behind all the memories of yore
Not of drinking, but it had me sipping Hennessey for sure
My daily thoughts are 'what's the penalty for raw?'
When I should be making money singing records on a tour
But I'm stuck in a room, living with mommy
Telling bitches not to scream so loud, serving salami
I won't stop until I'm laying in Ferrari
Long removed from the days of playing Sega and Atari
Failure's not an option, success is imminent
Not trying to have my baby raised up in the tenement
Take a hit of haze, the vision right in front of you
Hard work 'til I'm set like the sun'll do
This green plant has infested my mind
Over years I've invested my time, not to mention paper
Now I'm looking for a comeback, a game breaker
Stomp the ground, do a dance, the rainmaker
This green plant has infested my mind
Over years I've invested my time, not to mention paper
Now I'm looking for a comeback, a game breaker
Stomp the ground, do a dance, the rainmaker
So now I'm smoking, and I'm stuck in a daze
Hear the music of the waves, silent stuck in a cave
Searching for daylight, I promise that I'll change
Before I see the grave, never that, fingers crossed
Every day it seems I'm talking to the wall more
Hallucinations, bugging, digging up the floorboards
Set me free to a life without anxiety
Every day I'm moving further from sobriety
No one helped me when my life was in a spiral
Now I'm something like a pyro, I'm on fire
'Lo attire, choking victims with a short wire
Situations for the money cause the dough dire
Kids are hungry and they need an education
But mommy needs a leather jacket, 47 bracelets
Facelift, don't forget about the basics
Don't ever trust a fucking fake bitch
Understand me?
This green plant has infested my mind
Over years I've invested my time, not to mention paper
Now I'm looking for a comeback, a game breaker
Stomp the ground, do a dance, the rainmaker
This green plant has infested my mind
Over years I've invested my time, not to mention paper
Now I'm looking for a comeback, a game breaker
Stomp the ground, do a dance, the rainmaker
In Action Bronson and Statik Selektah's song "The Rainmaker," the rapper discusses the struggles he faces as a result of his drug use while also expressing his desire to make a comeback and achieve success. The first verse sees Action Bronson reflecting on his past and expressing regret over his excessive drinking, drug use, and lack of direction in life. He acknowledges that he should be focused on making music and touring, but instead finds himself stuck in his mother's house and struggling to get by. Despite this, he remains determined to succeed and refuses to settle for failure.
The chorus of the song speaks of the "green plant" that has "infested" Action Bronson's mind, a clear reference to his marijuana use. He talks about how he has invested a lot of time and money into his habit, but is now looking to "make a comeback" and become a "game breaker." The "rainmaker" in the title is a reference to his desire to achieve success and make it rain.
The second verse sees Action Bronson struggling with his addiction and feeling isolated and hopeless. He talks about battling hallucinations and anxiety, and how no one helped him when he was spiraling out of control. Despite all of this, he remains focused on his goals and refuses to let his addiction consume him.
Overall, "The Rainmaker" is a powerful and introspective song about the struggles of addiction and the desire for success and redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
I free my mind, want to travel in time
I want to clear my mind and escape to a different time
To a place where the world moves slowly, I'm feeling lonely
I long for a place where time moves slower, although I feel lonely
No one to hold me, no one to console me
I feel alone and without anyone to comfort me
My drug use out of control, I hit the road
My substance abuse has become uncontrollable and I'm leaving to escape it
Leaving behind all the memories of yore
I'm leaving behind all my past memories and experiences
Not of drinking, but it had me sipping Hennessey for sure
I wasn't just drinking alcohol, but also using drugs
My daily thoughts are 'what's the penalty for raw?'
I'm consumed by thoughts of the consequences of my actions
When I should be making money singing records on a tour
I should be making money by performing music and touring
But I'm stuck in a room, living with mommy
I'm living with my mother and feel trapped
Telling bitches not to scream so loud, serving salami
I'm working odd jobs and struggling to make ends meet
I won't stop until I'm laying in Ferrari
My ultimate goal is to be successful and have a luxurious car
Long removed from the days of playing Sega and Atari
I've come a long way from my childhood days of playing video games
Failure's not an option, success is imminent
I'm determined to succeed and won't accept failure
Not trying to have my baby raised up in the tenement
I don't want my child to grow up in a poor and disadvantaged environment
Take a hit of haze, the vision right in front of you
My drug use alters my perception and allows me to see my goals more clearly
Hard work 'til I'm set like the sun'll do
I'm willing to work hard until I reach my goals and achieve success
This green plant has infested my mind
Marijuana has taken over my thoughts and life
Over years I've invested my time, not to mention paper
I've spent time and money on my drug use
Now I'm looking for a comeback, a game breaker
I'm seeking a way to overcome my addiction and turn my life around
Stomp the ground, do a dance, the rainmaker
I'm ready to make a big impact and turn things around
So now I'm smoking, and I'm stuck in a daze
I'm currently using drugs and feel disconnected from reality
Hear the music of the waves, silent stuck in a cave
I feel trapped and isolated, hearing only the sound of waves
Searching for daylight, I promise that I'll change
I'm looking for a way out of my current situation and promise to make changes
Before I see the grave, never that, fingers crossed
I don't want to die before I'm able to turn my life around
Every day it seems I'm talking to the wall more
I feel like I'm not making progress and am becoming increasingly frustrated
Hallucinations, bugging, digging up the floorboards
My drug use is causing me to see and experience things that aren't real
Set me free to a life without anxiety
I want to be free from the stress and anxiety caused by my addiction
Every day I'm moving further from sobriety
I'm becoming more and more addicted each day
No one helped me when my life was in a spiral
Nobody was there to support me when I needed it the most
Now I'm something like a pyro, I'm on fire
I'm motivated and passionate about my goals
'Lo attire, choking victims with a short wire
I'm dressed casually but still capable of causing harm
Situations for the money cause the dough dire
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make money, even if it's dangerous
Kids are hungry and they need an education
There are children in need of basic necessities like food and education
But mommy needs a leather jacket, 47 bracelets
People prioritize material possessions over more important things like children's needs
Facelift, don't forget about the basics
People focus too much on their appearance and forget about important basic needs
Don't ever trust a fucking fake bitch
People should be cautious of those who are fake and not genuine
Understand me?
Do you comprehend what I'm saying?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ARIYAN ARSLANI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jetcrews97
Love this track been going 8 yrs listening to Action Bronson 🤞🏿
@Mkid24
This song stays on repeat....that beat is on another planet..
@bobbyprice9510
word.
@Alph2405
Facts
@alexandercavazos2732
2023 and still amazing
“No one helped me when my life was in a spiral, now I’m something like a pyro, I’m on fire”
@tylersgrignoli9277
"Success is Imminent" Now he's on tv, traveling the world to sample foods and perform his music. Well Done Bronson.
@chrisvalle7249
His best song and he’s got at least a dozen golden era hip hop sound songs
@bowdownclown
might be my favorite Bronson cut
@ZedThreeFilms
yea deffs this or Midget Cough
@Cbpfc1
I think that about so many of his songs. Too many favorites.