Rain Down On Me
Blue Rodeo Lyrics

You never need forgiveness
You don't think that you've done anything wrong that requires forgiveness.

Left home at seventeen
You left your home when you were just a teenager.

Raised up on hate
You were brought up in an environment filled with hatred and negativity.

To a life that's second rate
You feel like you're living a life that isn't as good as it could be.

I've seen that look before
I recognize that expression on your face.

Behind some closing door
In a private moment where you think no one is watching.

You couldn't be delivered
You couldn't be saved from the life you were living.

Just won't be denied
You refuse to be defeated or rejected.

Too much a child
Despite how much you've been through, you still have some childlike qualities.

Confident and wild
You have a bold and uncontrolled attitude.

Nobody taught you how to live
You didn't have guidance on how to navigate life.

What to keep and what to give
You struggle with determining what and who is important to hold onto or let go.

Now she talks to strangers
Nowadays, she's more comfortable talking to people she doesn't know.

Who bring her flowers for her hair
These strangers bring gifts to try to win her over.

But every night you count on me
Despite everything, you still rely on me.

To get you out the door
I help push you out of your comfort zone to experience new things.

Then you smile
After I convince you to try something new, you start to enjoy it.

And watch me lose control
You take pleasure in seeing me lose my composure.

You rain on me
You have an overwhelming effect on me.

Rain down on me
You have an intense impact on my emotions and behavior.

I used to think I knew
I thought I had everything figured out.

What I was waiting for
I was waiting for something to come along and change my life.

I don't think that anymore
I no longer believe that my life has some predetermined purpose to fulfill.

I didn't know what to bring you
I had no idea what kind of gifts or possessions to bestow upon you.

You don't seem to need too much at all
You're content with what you have and don't require much to be happy.

No pearls or chains
You're not someone who's impressed by superficial things like jewelry or other material possessions.

And nobody's sad refrains
You don't get wrapped up in other people's sadness or dwell on their problems for too long.

Every time I wonder why
Whenever I contemplate why we're together.

I think back to the kindness in your eyes
I reflect on the genuine compassion and empathy you've shown me in the past.

Now everybody wants you
Now that you're feeling more confident, other people are starting to take notice of you.

Bring you flowers for your hair
These admirers are showing their admiration for you with gifts.

But every night you count on me
You still rely on me for guidance and support despite others' advances.

To peel you off the wall
I give you the push you need to break out of your shell and seize the day.

Then you smile
And once you do, you realize how much you enjoy it.

And watch me lose control
You take pleasure in seeing me out of my element.

Rain down on me
In my elation and excitement, I feel like I'm being engulfed by you.

Rain down on me
You have this wonderful ability to bring me out of my comfort zone and make me feel alive again.

I used to think I knew
I used to think I had everything sorted out.

What I was fighting for
I used to have a clear idea of what I wanted to achieve.

I don't think that anymore
I no longer have a burning urge or passion to achieve something in particular.