"I kind of spilled blood all over this project" Speace said of her third album, The Killer in Me. It marked a quantum creative leap from the artist's 2006 breakthrough effort Songs for Bright Street. While that release won her widespread critical acclaim and a loyal international fan base, The Killer in Me found the singer/songwriter forging into deeper, darker lyrical and musical terrain, borne largely out of relationships gone wrong, then right and wrong again. "This is the record that I needed to make," Speace states. "In many ways, it was the hardest thing I've ever done. And in some ways, it was the easiest. Writing the songs was emotionally difficult, deep and intense--it was kind of an exorcism. But in the end, the songs flowed pretty quickly. You write the things that you're afraid to say out loud."
Something More Than Rain
Amy Speace Lyrics
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Turn back the clock
Put down the keys
Change the locks
Cause looks like there?s something more than rain coming down tonight
Unplug the phone
Break the frame
That held you in your place
Cause it looks like there?s something more than rain coming down tonight
Always gonna be some rain
Always gonna be that hard
Always gonna feel the heat
Always gotta be some fire
Always gotta find your way
Always gonna look for home
Always gotta push that rock
Always gonna be alone
Let go the rail
Step on the glass
Say your peace
At last at last
Looks like there?s something more than rain coming down tonight
CHORUS
Tear out the stars
Bring on the clouds
Dial it all in
Turn it up loud
Looks like there?s something more than rain coming down tonight X2
The lyrics of Amy Speace's song "Something More Than Rain" reflect liberation and finding a sense of relief after feeling trapped. The song's first verse advises listeners to break free from limitations imposed by oneself or others, such as old routines, keys, and locks. The artist suggests that a powerful urge for change has arrived - "something more than rain" - that cannot be ignored. The second verse urges listeners to eliminate more entrenched limitations; the metaphorical "frame" holding them in place, "knots" that bind them, and "rails" that guide them. Finally, the artist speaks of the rewards of such freedom, the ability to speak one's truth, and the acceptance of the powerful energy that accompanies true liberation.
The chorus emphasizes that there will always be challenges in life, and people will always have to weather difficult situations, but there is always something more to look forward to. The artist urges listeners to "tear out the stars," a metaphor for reaching beyond specific, defined dreams, and to "bring on the clouds," embracing the beauty of the world even in difficult times.
Overall, "Something More Than Rain" is an anthem for breaking free and taking control, embracing change, and finding hope in even the most challenging of times.
Line by Line Meaning
Kick down the walls
Break through the barriers that are holding you back.
Turn back the clock
Recapture the past when everything was good.
Put down the keys
Give up control over your current situation.
Change the locks
Prevent anything negative from entering your life.
Cause looks like there's something more than rain coming down tonight
There's an impending storm brewing that is worse than just rain.
Unplug the phone
Disconnect from the world and take time for yourself.
Break the frame
Escape from your current situation and start anew.
Untie the knot that held you in your place
Get rid of anything that is holding you back or keeping you stuck in one place.
Always gonna be some rain
Life is never going to be perfect.
Always gonna be that hard
Life is always going to have its challenges.
Always gonna feel the heat
Life is always going to be intense and stressful.
Always gotta be some fire
There will always be something to fight for or work towards.
Always gotta find your way
You have to navigate your way through life's obstacles on your own.
Always gonna look for home
You will always seek a place to belong.
Always gotta push that rock
You will always have to overcome challenges and obstacles.
Always gonna be alone
You will always have to face some hurdles alone.
Let go the rail
Stop relying on others and take a chance on your own.
Step on the glass
Accept the inevitable pain that comes with taking risks.
Say your peace
Speak your truth and let your voice be heard.
At last at last
Finally have the courage to speak up.
Tear out the stars
Destroy everything that is beautiful or idealistic.
Bring on the clouds
Embrace the difficulties of life and don't shy away from them.
Dial it all in
Focus on your true desires and purpose.
Turn it up loud
Express yourself fully and without hesitation.
Looks like there's something more than rain coming down tonight
There's something major happening, and it's going to be intense and difficult.
Looks like there's something more than rain coming down tonight
The situation is escalating and it's time to take action.
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