No Rain
Blind Melon Lyrics
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I like watchin' the puddles gather rain
And all I can do is just pour some tea for two
And speak my point of view but it's not sane
It's not sane
I just want someone to say to me, oh
I'll always be there when you wake, yeah
So stay with me and I'll have it made
And I don't understand why I sleep all day
And I start to complain that there's no rain
And all I can do is read a book to stay awake
And it rips my life away but it's a great escape
Escape, escape, escape
All I can say is that my life is pretty plain
You don't like my point of view, you think that I'm insane
It's not sane, it's not sane
I just want someone to say to me, oh
I'll always be there when you wake, yeah
You know I'd like to keep my cheeks dry today
So stay with me and I'll have it made
(I'll have it made) I'll have it made
(I'll have it made) I'll have it made
(I'll have it made) oh, no, no
You know, I really wanna, really gonna have it made
(I'll have it made) you know I'll have it made
(I'll have it made) oh
(I'll have it made) oh
(I'll have it made) oh
(I'll have it made) oh
The song "No Rain" by Blind Melon is often interpreted as being about depression and mental illness. The lyrics speak to a feeling of isolation and a desire for connection with someone who will be there for the singer. The opening lines, "All I can say is that my life is pretty plain, I like watchin' the puddles gather rain," suggest a mundane existence where the simple act of observing rainwater collecting is a source of interest. The emphasis on rain is perhaps a metaphor for the singer's desire for something to fill the emptiness they feel inside. The line "And I don't understand why I sleep all day" speaks to the common experience of depression and lethargy.
The chorus, "I just want someone to say to me, oh, I'll always be there when you wake, yeah, you know I'd like to keep my cheeks dry today, so stay with me and I'll have it made," is a plea for connection and emotional support. The singer wants someone to assure them that they are not alone and that they have someone to rely on. The last line, "So stay with me and I'll have it made," suggests that with the comfort of another person, the singer's life would be improved.
Interestingly, the song's music video features a character in a bee costume, called the Bee Girl, who becomes a symbol of individuality and nonconformity. The video was directed by Samuel Bayer, who also directed Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" video. The Bee Girl was played by Heather DeLoach, who was nine years old at the time of filming.
Line by Line Meaning
All I can say is that my life is pretty plain
I don't have much going on in my life and it's pretty simple.
I like watchin' the puddles gather rain
I enjoy watching the rain collect in puddles.
And all I can do is just pour some tea for two
The only thing I can do is make some tea for myself and someone else.
And speak my point of view but it's not sane
I like to share my opinion, but others may consider me crazy for it.
It's not sane
My behavior may be considered irrational or insane by some.
I just want someone to say to me, oh
I wish someone would offer me reassurance or comfort.
I'll always be there when you wake, yeah
I'll be there for you anytime you need me, especially in difficult times.
You know I'd like to keep my cheeks dry today
I don't want to cry today or show my vulnerability to others.
So stay with me and I'll have it made
If you stay by my side, everything will be perfect and I will achieve happiness.
And I don't understand why I sleep all day
I don't know why I feel like sleeping all the time.
And I start to complain that there's no rain
Even though I like rain, I find myself complaining when it's not there.
And all I can do is read a book to stay awake
The only thing I can do to keep myself from sleeping is reading a book.
And it rips my life away but it's a great escape
Even though reading keeps me from sleeping, it takes away from my life, but it's still a good distraction from reality.
All I can say is that my life is pretty plain
My life is still pretty simple and uneventful.
You don't like my point of view, you think that I'm insane
Some people don't agree with my opinions and consider me to be crazy for them.
It's not sane, it's not sane
My behavior may be irrational, but it's still how I feel.
I just want someone to say to me, oh
I still wish someone would comfort me and offer me reassurance.
I'll always be there when you wake, yeah
I'll always be there for someone when they need me.
You know I'd like to keep my cheeks dry today
I still don't want to cry today or show any vulnerability.
So stay with me and I'll have it made
If you stay by my side, everything will still be perfect and I will still achieve happiness.
(I'll have it made) I'll have it made
I'll achieve everything I want and be happy.
(I'll have it made) I'll have it made
I'll achieve everything I want and be happy.
(I'll have it made) oh, no, no
Oh no, my dreams may not come true.
You know, I really wanna, really gonna have it made
I really want to achieve everything I want and be happy.
(I'll have it made) you know I'll have it made
I'm sure I'll achieve everything I want and be happy.
(I'll have it made) oh
I'll definitely achieve everything I want and be happy.
(I'll have it made) oh
I'll definitely achieve everything I want and be happy.
(I'll have it made) oh
I'll definitely achieve everything I want and be happy.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Shannon Hoon, Christopher Thorn, Thomas Stevens, Brad Smith, Glen Graham
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