August learned at an early age that drugs and money could make you, or break you. With both his father and stepfather battling crack addiction, August’s mother moved their family to Houston, Texas in search of a fresh start. But Houston provided no happy ending. For years, a young August endured a home life plagued by drugs and violence. At just 14, he got word from New Orleans that is father, August Sr., lost his battle with drugs and alcohol.
In an attempt to escape his reality, August took to Youtube, where he posted dozens of homemade performance videos. His clips covering the likes of Musiq Soulchild and Lyfe Jennings went viral, generating millions of views in just over a month. It seemed that he was finally taking his first steps toward a bright future in music, but just a year later, reality hit home when his best friend was shot and killed in the streets of Houston. As quickly as August appeared, he vanished form Youtube, back to the real world. With tensions mounting, 16-year-old August was kicked out of his mother’s home. Alone, he returned to New Orleans. He bounced around between family and friends houses, but on some nights, only the corner store provided him shelter. Eventually, he took to the streets, selling drugs as a means of survival.
With his older brother also in the streets hustling, it wouldn’t be long before August learned that the addiction to money could be just as deadly as the addiction to drugs. Just days before August’s 18th birthday, his older brother was gunned down in New Orleans East, another unsolved murder in one of the nations most dangerous cities. “I never expected them [the police] to find his killer”, August explains. “People die everyday in the streets of New Orleans. Unfortunately, death has become a way of life,” but not for August. His brother’s death became his motivation to not become a statistic, but to pursue his musical aspirations on an entirely new level.
Under the guidance of NNTME MuCo, AKA Noontime, (management/production company), August relocated to Atlanta in 2011 to begin carving his own musical path, creating music in a lane that would separate him from his R&B counterparts. His experiences in life are what shaped him, so those experiences, no matter how brutally honest, positive or negative, would serve as the focal point of his artistry. In April of 2012 August teamed up with Hoodrich/MMG’s own DJ Scream for the release of his debut mixtape, ‘The Product’, which garnered him an internet and radio buzz, and spawned the Sound Mob produced single, “Sucka” featuring fellow New Orleans native, R&B crooner Lloyd. The anti-love track offers the opinion that “love is for suckas”, providing an alternative to the sappy love songs associated with today’s R&B.
This past May, Alsina returned with his second installment of ‘The Product‘ series, this time teaming up with DJ Drama and his Gangsta Grillz brand. The debut single “I Luv This Shit” finds August paired with fellow Def Jam label mate, Trinidad Jame$. The top 10 hit, produced by Knucklehead, speaks to the rebellious and, sometimes, reckless lifestyle that finds August singing words that many can relate to, “I’m way too drunk to be talking like this, I’m way too high to be trippin like this, I’m way too young to be livin like this, ask me why I do it I’ma put it like this... God Damn it, I luv it”. It’s that honest and rebellious tone that caught the ear of Cash Money CEO/Rich Gang boss, Birdman, who jumped on the remix to stamp the fellow New Orleans native.
With his buzz building, August’s next stamp would come from media giant MTV, as he was named one of 2013’s Fab 5, their annual list of hip-hop artist to watch. Exposure on the network helped to make his independent video “Downtown” ft. Kidd Kidd, a viral hit, generating nearly 1 million views in less than 2 months. The autobiographical song/visual would become the title track for Alsina’s first official NNTME/Radio Killa/Def Jam release, an 8-song EP titled, ‘Downtown: Life Under the Gun’, which offers collaborations between Alsina and the previously mentioned Jame$ & Kidd Kidd, along with NOLA veteran Curren$y, and Atlanta newcomer Rich Homie Quan. Of the EP, Alsina says, “It allows you to walk through my hood with me and see where I’m from. Don’t get it confused, this isn’t my album, just a few songs to let people know what I’m about and why I do this”.
While just 21 years old, and already a lifetime of experiences behind him, August Alsina is living proof that your past doesn’t have to dictate your future, and that life’s hardships can be the motivation required for success.
Rain Down
August Alsina Lyrics
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Rain down girl
Tonight I got time to make it all better
Tonight I got time to make it all wetter
Rain down girl, baby won't you let me
Rain down girl, rain down baby
Tonight I got time to make it all better
Tonight I got time to make it all wetter
You say fuck me like you love me
And how this feel and I say lovely
Sign say caution slippery when wet
Say you want it all so that's what you gon' get
Turn up bedroom burn up
Rain down till you make the whole room flood up oh oh oh
Keep rocking and drip dropping we ain't stoppin' till you get through
Gimme all your precipitation
Bring your girl for participation
I'll lay you down till your leverage breaking
But I won't be evacuating
And I think it's ironic
She say her name Katrina
I say I'm from the NOLA
A survivor hope you know I need it all
Hard headed I come up on that G shit
But when it comes to that G spot
It's no secret that I can make you
Rain down girl
Rain down girl
Tonight I got time to make it all better
Tonight I got time to make it all wetter
Rain down girl, baby won't you let me
Rain down girl, rain down baby
Tonight I got time to make it all better
Tonight I got time to make it all wetter
She wanna fuck me with the lights on
She's gone she told me my baby
She wanna take a little ride on top don't stop no seat belts baby
I'mma take my time and kiss your neck down to your waist
And if I go a little lower best believe we gonna rain on these sheets my babe
Drill droppin' baby, can't stop it baby
You wanna use yo hand I'mma watch you baby
We in the lobby baby they watching baby
You could take yo time 'cause I got you baby
On the phone right now
I can't speed it up, can't speed it up
But I can lick you down
Or I can beat it up
Girls hit my phone, girls hit my phone
They all wanna all wanna be that one
They won't leave me alone
'Cause they know I can make it
The lyrics to "Rain Down" by August Alsina depict a passionate and intimate encounter between two individuals. The repeated phrase "rain down girl" alludes to the idea of intense pleasure and release, as if their connection is so powerful that it creates a metaphorical downpour. The singer expresses his willingness to make things better and elevate the experience for his partner. The line "Tonight I got time to make it all wetter" suggests that they have the opportunity to fully explore their desires and indulge in a heightened state of pleasure.
The lyrics also touch upon the dynamic of dominance and submission within their intimacy. The line "You say fuck me like you love me" implies that they engage in intense physical intimacy that goes beyond mere physical attraction. The reference to the caution sign saying "slippery when wet" reinforces the theme of indulgence and taking risks. The singer acknowledges his partner's desire for fulfillment and promises to meet her needs.
The song also incorporates wordplay with the concept of rainfall, using it as a metaphor for sexual satisfaction. The lyrics suggest that the singer has the ability to evoke a storm of pleasure for his partner, emphasizing his prowess and confidence in the bedroom. The song maintains a seductive and sensual tone throughout, capturing the intensity and connection between the two individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
Rain down girl
Pour your love on me
Tonight I got time to make it all better
Tonight I have the opportunity to improve our connection
Tonight I got time to make it all wetter
Tonight I have the chance to make you even more aroused
You say fuck me like you love me
You have intense passion for me
And how this feel and I say lovely
And the way this feels, I respond with joy
Sign say caution slippery when wet
Warning sign indicates danger when things get wet
Say you want it all so that's what you gon' get
You express your desire for everything, so I'll give it to you
Turn up bedroom burn up
We'll bring the passion to the bedroom and create intense heat
Rain down till you make the whole room flood up
Continue showering me with your love until the room is overflowing
Keep rocking and drip dropping we ain't stoppin' till you get through
We'll keep going, maintaining the rhythm and intensity until you reach climax
Gimme all your precipitation
Give me all your love and desire
Bring your girl for participation
Bring another person to join us in this intimate experience
I'll lay you down till your leverage breaking
I'll pleasure you intensely until you can't resist anymore
But I won't be evacuating
But I won't leave, I'll stay with you
And I think it's ironic
And I find it interesting
She say her name Katrina
She introduces herself as Katrina
I say I'm from the NOLA
I mention that I am from New Orleans, Louisiana
A survivor hope you know I need it all
As a survivor, I desire and deserve everything
Hard headed I come up on that G shit
I may be stubborn, but I am experienced in that gangster lifestyle
But when it comes to that G spot
But when it comes to pleasuring your sensitive spot
It's no secret that I can make you
It's widely known that I can bring you pleasure
She wanna fuck me with the lights on
She wants to have passionate sex with the lights on
She's gone she told me my baby
She's lost in the sensation and calls me her baby
She wanna take a little ride on top don't stop no seat belts baby
She wants to take control, riding on top without any restraints, baby
I'mma take my time and kiss your neck down to your waist
I'll slowly explore your body, kissing from your neck to your waist
And if I go a little lower best believe we gonna rain on these sheets my babe
And if I go even lower, we'll experience intense pleasure and wetness in bed, my love
Drill droppin' baby, can't stop it baby
We'll continue with our intense lovemaking, unable to stop
You wanna use yo hand I'mma watch you baby
If you want to pleasure yourself, I'll watch and enjoy the view, baby
We in the lobby baby they watching baby
We're in a public place, and others are observing us, baby
You could take yo time 'cause I got you baby
You can take your time because I'll be patient and supportive, baby
On the phone right now
Currently on a phone call
I can't speed it up, can't speed it up
I can't expedite the situation, can't rush it
But I can lick you down
But I can pleasure you orally
Or I can beat it up
Or I can engage in vigorous and passionate sex
Girls hit my phone, girls hit my phone
Girls contact me, they all want to be with me
They all wanna all wanna be that one
They all want to be the special one in my life
They won't leave me alone
They won't stop pursuing me
'Cause they know I can make it
Because they know I can provide pleasurable experiences
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kirk Randle
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MrSKeYkEy16
Still Here In 2023 definitely one of my late night vibe songs 🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️💆🏾♀️💆🏾♀️ music is definitely therapy... 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@jabriahamiltonn7869
Definitely its 12:00 am 😂😮💨
@mykaelashaffer2826
Swear !! ❤
@gatgatgatgat2839
intro song for yr jerking-off session huhh.. dont be shy.. admit it son.. it’s ok 👍🏽 but i suggest you dont jerk off too much son
@wannamama31
Agreed❤
@TheNovember93
Definitely a vibe
@juicemensah9173
This song is so underrated 🙇🏽♀️
@jnise7191
‼️
@naominguyen602
AS FUCK OKAY!!! 😩
@bahamapajamas
Facts!!! Been bumping this song for 10 years ❤😍