Real Rain Pours
Bad Seed Lyrics
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Inside this glass house you've been throwing stones.
When the real rain comes I'll be left alone
And free from all the ties that bind,
My feet to my ground,
And my head towards sky.
I'm so torn apart with such a tortured mind.
How much time can you waste here?
All you've got is that blank stare.
And that don't carry no clout at all.
The clouds in my head are slowly turning black.
And I need the silence of my mind to get my sanity back.
What is real is not what it's known as.
I hope it rains in the form of payback.
So when it pours you can never take your soul back.
Real rain pours.
The lyrics of Bad Seed's song "Real Rain Pours" are a reflection of the struggles of an individual who is torn between the chaos that surrounds them and the need to break free from it. The song is a representation of the feeling of stagnation, suffocation, and being trapped. The singer talks about how the invasion of personal space has made their presence known, and how they have been throwing stones inside the glass house. The glass house symbolizes the singer's inner world, which they are trying to protect but still feel vulnerable and exposed.
The lyrics also talk about the idea of being left alone when the real rain comes. The real rain symbolizes a moment of awakening, a breakthrough where the singer can be free from all the ties that bind them. The lines "What is real is not what it's known as. I hope it rains in the form of payback. So when it pours you can never take your soul back" highlights the idea of revenge, where the rain is seen as a form of retribution for all the pain and suffering that the singer has endured.
Overall, the song is about finding solace and peace amidst the chaos of the world. It's about holding onto a sense of self and breaking free from the shackles of society. Through the use of powerful and evocative lyrics, the song speaks to the struggle of the human spirit, the desire to be free, and the importance of finding peace in the midst of darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Invaded space makes your presence known.
You have made your presence felt by intruding into my space.
Inside this glass house you've been throwing stones.
You are criticizing me while being in a similar vulnerable state yourself.
When the real rain comes I'll be left alone
Only when real trouble hits, I will see who stands by me and who abandons me.
And free from all the ties that bind,
I will be liberated from all the emotional shackles that hold me back.
My feet to my ground,
I am grounded and rooted to my beliefs and values.
And my head towards sky.
But at the same time, I strive to achieve greater heights and aspirations.
I'm so torn apart with such a tortured mind.
I am struggling with inner turmoil and mental agony.
How much time can you waste here?
You can only waste so much time dwelling on the past and present problems.
When you build it up I'll still watch you fall.
Even if you try to create a facade of success, I will watch your eventual downfall with satisfaction.
All you've got is that blank stare.
You have nothing substantial to offer, just a vacant expression on your face.
And that don't carry no clout at all.
Your facade holds no influence or significance.
The clouds in my head are slowly turning black.
My mental struggles are intensifying to a dark, ominous extent.
And I need the silence of my mind to get my sanity back.
I require peace and calmness of mind to regain my mental stability and well-being.
What is real is not what it's known as.
The true nature of reality is often different from what is perceived by the common folk.
I hope it rains in the form of payback.
I anticipate receiving retribution for past wrongs and injustices.
So when it pours you can never take your soul back.
When the payback finally arrives, it will irreversibly damage your soul and inner being.
Real rain pours.
A metaphorical real rain of consequences, karma or retribution is inevitable.
Contributed by Nolan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.