Rain
Breaking Benjamin Lyrics
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Not a dollar or a crowd could ever keep me here
I don't have a past, I just have a chance
Not a family or honest plea remains to say
Rain, rain, go away
Come again another day
All the world is waiting for the sun
Is it you I want, or just the notion of
A heart to wrap around so I can find my way around
Safe to say from here, you're getting closer now
We are never sad, cause we are not allowed to be
Rain, rain, go away
Come again another day
All the world is waiting for the sun
Rain, rain, go away
Come again another day
All the world is waiting for the sun
To lie here under you is all that I could ever do
To lie here under you is all
To lie here under you is all that I could ever do
To lie here under you is all
Rain, rain, go away
Come again another day
All the world is waiting for the sun
Rain, rain, go away
Come again another day
All the world is waiting for the sun
All the world is waiting for the sun
All the world is waiting for the sun
"Rain" by Breaking Benjamin is a hauntingly emotional song that captures the pain and struggles of letting go. The lyrics suggest that the singer is ready to move on and leave everything behind, including his past and any connections that he might have had with it. While he's unsure whether he truly wants the person he's with or simply the "notion of a heart to wrap around," he knows that he's getting closer to finding his way.
The constant mention of the rain is not just a reference to the natural phenomenon. It's a metaphor for the sadness and emptiness that the singer feels. He wants the rain to go away, as he's done with the constant gloom that seems to follow him everywhere. He wants the sunshine to come out and brighten up his life, to give him hope and make him feel alive again.
The repeated mantra of lying under the person he's with is a symbolic attempt to find comfort and solace. He knows he's not allowed to be sad, so instead, he's looking for someone to help him forget his problems and to escape into a fantasy world where everything is okay. In the end, the song is a haunting yet beautiful depiction of sadness, hope, and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a photograph, it'll be the last
This might be the final moment, hence seizing that one last photograph.
Not a dollar or a crowd could ever keep me here
Money and fame do not carry enough weight to make me stay in this place.
I don't have a past, I just have a chance
There is no history haunting me, only an opportunity to start afresh.
Not a family or honest plea remains to say
No family or sincere request exists for me to stay here.
Rain, rain, go away
Come again another day
All the world is waiting for the sun
The rainy weather is causing distress and gloominess, the world is longing for sunshine and better days ahead.
Is it you I want, or just the notion of
A heart to wrap around so I can find my way around
Am I genuinely seeking you or just looking for a comfort zone to navigate my way through these turbulent times?
Safe to say from here, you're getting closer now
We are never sad, cause we are not allowed to be
It's evident that you're advancing forward, and we can't afford to be saddened by the past.
To lie here under you is all that I could ever do
To lie here under you is all
Being with you is the only thing that gives me satisfaction, and I am willing to do anything for it.
All the world is waiting for the sun
The whole world is anticipating a brighter tomorrow and a joyful daybreak.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BENJAMIN BURNLEY, JEREMY HUMMEL, AARON C FINCKE, MARK JAMES KLEPASKI, WILLIAM PATRICK CORGAN
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