Bad Company is a 1970s British blues-rock group fronted by Paul "The Voice"… Read Full Bio ↴Bad Company is a 1970s British blues-rock group fronted by Paul "The Voice" Rodgers. Their name came from a ‘70s Western movie and they were formed by former members of Mott the Hoople, Free, and King Crimson. Members were Paul Rodgers (singer/pianist), Mick Ralphs (guitarist), Boz Burrell (bassist), and Simon Kirke (drummer).

Their hits include “Shooting Star,” “Bad Company,” “Feel Like Makin’ Love,” “Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy,” "Ready for Love," and “Can’t Get Enough,” most of which are off of the albums Straight Shooter and Bad Company.

In the mid 80`s Rodgers & Burrell left the band. New singer Brian Howe, who had worked with Ted Nugent earlier, made 4 albums with the band. Year 1990`s LP Holy water contained big hit "If you needed somebody". Their style was then more like melodic rock.

In mid 1990`s Howe left the band and solo artist Robert Hart replaced him. Also other guitarist Dave Colwell & basist Rick Wills joined to group. In 2000`s Paul Rodgers came back to make the new album with old band members Kirke, Ralphs & other guys. They got a hit with the song "Joe Fabulous" what was number 1 on Classic Rock Radio. After that recording all original members left the band and new line-up members came to band. Robert Hart became again the band´s singer.

Downpour in Cairo
Bad Company Lyrics

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Take me inside, don't leave me here
I'm breaking in two, shaking with fear
Throw me a line or let me go
Just don't leave me here in the rain

My soul is on fire, I'm a desperate man
I'm battered and torn, I do what I can
Just look at these tears, flow down my face

Take me in out of the rain

Take me inside, lay me down
I'll love you now and always
Give me a sign or let me go
Just don't leave me here in the rain
I said don't leave me here in the rain

Twisting our fate, send our lives down
Out of control, spinning around
I am still in tonight, leave me behind
Come to me out of the rain

Take me inside, lay me down
I'll love you now and always
Give me a sign or let me go
Just don't leave me here in the rain
I said don't leave me here in the rain

Take me inside, lay me down
I'll love you now and always
Give me a sign or let me go
Just come to me out of the rain

Take me inside, lay me down
I'll love you now and always
Give me a sign or let me go
Just come take me out of the rain
Said don't leave me here in the rain
I said don't leave me here in the rain
I said don't leave me here in the rain

Said don't, shaking with fear

You know how I feel
Out of control

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bad Company's song "Downpour in Cairo" convey the feelings of desperation and fear of a person who is seeking shelter from an emotional storm. The singer pleads to be taken inside and not left outside in the rain where he is breaking apart. The person’s soul is on fire and he feels battered and torn. The tears flowing down his face reflect his emotional turmoil. However, the person seeks refuge and healing by asking for a warm, dry place inside by being taken out of the rain.

The chorus of the song repeats the plea to be taken out of the rain and not left in it. The singer is asking for love, comfort, and support but also willing to let go if the person cannot provide the same. The song's bridge expresses the feeling of a life spinning out of control despite the singer's effort to change the course of their destiny. The person still hopes for someone to come and be with him, comfort him, and take him out of the chaos. The song ends on the same pleading tone, emphasising the sense of vulnerability and fear.

Line by Line Meaning

Take me inside, don't leave me here
The singer is pleading to be brought indoors and not left outside alone.

I'm breaking in two, shaking with fear
The singer is experiencing extreme fear and feels like they're falling apart because of it.

Throw me a line or let me go
The singer is asking for someone to help them out of their current situation or to let them move on.

Just don't leave me here in the rain
The artist doesn't want to be left in a vulnerable state, exposed to the elements.

My soul is on fire, I'm a desperate man
The artist is in a state of desperation and experiencing intense emotions.

I'm battered and torn, I do what I can
Despite being physically and emotionally beaten down, the singer is trying their best to cope with their situation.

Just look at these tears, flow down my face
The singer is visibly upset and in distress.

Take me in out of the rain
The artist wants to be brought in from the harsh conditions outside.

Twisting our fate, send our lives down
No matter how much we try to control our lives, fate can twist it in unexpected ways.

Out of control, spinning around
The situation is chaotic and confusing, and the artist can't get a handle on things.

I am still in tonight, leave me behind
The singer is stuck in their present moment and feels like they're being left behind.

Come to me out of the rain
The artist is asking for someone to come to them and offer support.

Just come take me out of the rain
The singer wants to be rescued from their current state of vulnerability.

Said don't leave me here in the rain
The repeated plea to not be left exposed and alone in a difficult situation.

Said don't, shaking with fear
The singer is repeating their plea and emphasizing their fear.

You know how I feel
The artist is confident that the person they're addressing understands their emotions and situation.

Out of control
The situation is rapidly spiraling out of the artist's control.

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