The Rain Maker
Action Bronson Statik Selektah Lyrics
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(Are you ready)
(Statik Selectah 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
Yo
[Verse 1: Action Bronson]
I free my mind, want to travel in time
To a place where the world moves slowly, I'm feeling lonely
Noone to hold me, noone to console me
My drug use out of control, I hit the road
Leaving behind all the memories of yore
Not a drinker, but it have 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
[Hook x2]
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 gamebreaker
Stomp the ground, do a dance--the rainmaker
[Verse 2: Action Bronson]
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
Noone 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?
[Hook x2]
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 gamebreaker
Stomp the ground, do a dance--the rainmaker
The Rain Maker by Action Bronson and Statik Selektah is a song that explores the artist's struggles with addiction, loneliness, and the pursuit of success. The introductory lines feature the artist explaining how he uses drugs to expand his mind and reflect on his life's journey. The first verse reveals the artist's desire to escape reality and slow down time, where he is free from his addiction and memories of the past. He is on a journey to success, leaving all hindrances behind, and eager to leave his current living situation with his mother. The artist recognizes how failure is not an option, and he is willing to put in hard work to achieve success.
The hook reveals the artist's addiction to drugs and how it has taken over his life, investment, and time. He desires to make a comeback and get back into the game. The song's second verse expresses the negative impact of addiction on the artist's life, including loneliness, hallucinations, and anxiety. He has struggled to get out of the spiral and desires to change before it's too late. The artist emphasizes the importance of the basics and the negative influence of fake people in his life.
The Rain Maker is a song that depicts the artist's inner journey to overcome his addiction, pursue success, and remove negative influences from his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Changing my life man
I'm making a significant change to my life
As I sit here and smoke this fucking drugs to the neck
I'm smoking so much drugs that it's practically affecting my throat
Just be pondering on that shit man
I'm contemplating some things
Expands the mind
It's a way for me to open my mind
I free my mind, want to travel in time
I'm looking for a way to escape mentally and possibly physically
To a place where the world moves slowly, I'm feeling lonely
The world around me is calm and at a slower pace which isolates me
Noone to hold me, noone to console me
I feel alone without someone to comfort me
My drug use out of control, I hit the road
My drug addiction is getting worse and I feel the need to escape and leave
Leaving behind all the memories of yore
I'm leaving behind everything from my past
Not a drinker, but it have me sipping Hennessey for sure
I don't typically drink but I find myself drinking Hennessey often
My daily thoughts are 'what's the penalty for raw?'
My thoughts are consumed with the risks and consequences of my actions
When I should be making money singing records on a tour
I could be making a living through music
But I'm stuck in a room, living with mommy
I'm living with my mother instead of being independent
Telling bitches not to scream so loud, serving salami
I'm working a mediocre job and dealing with difficult customers
I won't stop until I'm laying in Ferrari
I won't give up until I'm successful in my own right
Long removed from the days of playing Sega and Atari
I'm no longer a kid and have grown up
Failure's not an option, success is imminent
I won't accept failure, I believe I will be successful
Not trying to have my baby raised up in the tenement
I want to provide a better life for my child
Take a hit of haze, the vision right in front of you
I use drugs to gain clarity and see my goals clearly
Hard work 'til I'm set like the sun'll do
I'm willing to work hard until I achieve my goals
This green plant has infested my mind
My drug addiction has taken over my thoughts
Over years I've invested my time, not to mention paper
I've spent a lot of time and money on my drug addiction
Now I'm looking for a comeback, a gamebreaker
I'm looking to turn my life around and make a big change
Stomp the ground, do a dance--the rainmaker
I'm celebrating my success and change of life
So now I'm smoking, and I'm stuck in a daze
I'm in a trance-like state after smoking
Hear the music of the waves, silent stuck in a cave
I'm detached from reality and can only hear the sound of the waves
Searching for daylight, I promise that I'll change
I'm looking for a way out and promise to change my ways
Before I see the grave, never that--fingers crossed
I don't want to die before I make a change in my life
Every day it seems I'm talking to the wall more
I feel like I'm constantly hitting dead ends
Hallucinations, bugging, digging up the floorboards
I'm experiencing hallucinations and feeling paranoid
Set me free to a life without anxiety
I want to live without fear and anxiety
Every day I'm moving further from sobriety
I'm becoming more and more addicted to drugs
Noone helped me when my life was in a spiral
I was left alone when I needed help the most
Now I'm something like a pyro, I'm on fire
Now I'm unstoppable and successful
'Lo attire, choking victims with a short wire
I wear fashionable clothing and have overcome my struggles
Situations for the money cause the dough dire
I've had to hustle and make difficult decisions to make ends meet
Kids are hungry and they need an education
I'm struggling to provide for my family
But mommy needs a leather jacket, 47 bracelets
My priorities are conflicted and I make impulsive decisions
Facelift, don't forget about the basics
I'm making changes to my life but need to remember the important things
Don't ever trust a fucking fake bitch
Don't trust people who pretend to be something they're not
Contributed by John B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@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.