When we told people our name, they just looked at us with that “what’s that about?” face. Of course, they asked us what C.C.A.B. stood for. It was the same thing every time: we'd say “Clean Cut American Boys”. They'd look at us like we were kidding, or crazy, or both. (We originally started doing the acronym as a tribute to the acronym-named bands of our youth, like D.R.I, S.O.D, M.O.D. -- and if you have to ask who THEY are, maybe you should just leave this page right now)
Secondly, the story of CCAB.
The Clean Cut American Boys began in a bedroom in 1989. Just out of high school, three friends got together regularly and showed poetry to each other. They shared a love for music, an incredibly sick and perverse sense of humor, and Pepsi. They had all been around musicians growing up, with high-school "battle-of-the bands" and DJ dances. They decided that this alone was enough reason to start a band.
There were a few hindrances. First off, none of them could play an instrument. Secondly, no one had ever sung before. Thirdly, they sucked. They couldn't find a way to translate their poetry into the music they heard in their heads. Like many other bands, one of the fledgling musicians picked up the guitar and started playing night and day, learning barre chords and developing blisters. His name is Eric Smith. Eric had a cheap guitar, which he would plug into his stereo. He also supplied the bedroom and munchies.
Immediately, the band took root. The two other juvenile delinquents, Richard "Aliestier" Rawson and Scott "Twink" Blackwell, decided that since they still couldn't play an instrument, they would become vocalists. They developed an instant competition between them, fighting for the chance to write and sing the next song.
But even though they were just developing their yet-flaccid music skills, they still sucked. Then lightning struck. They found a drummer, a high-school drum prodigy by the name of Jason Ranck. A local skateboard rat, he was instantly drawn to their twisted barrage of punk/funk/garage rock noise. He brought something into the fold that they had severely lacked: rhythm.
They practiced for a year or so, with each practice becoming an impromptu show for their friends. Eventually they landed their first gig: a cramped video arcade with over 100 friends and enemies packed in like sardines. They played a blistering set, going full-speed like a train-out-of control. At one point, an audience member was injured when the spastic music caused him to jump up and put his head through the ceiling.
Fueled by this auspicious first gig, they dove headfirst into their songwriting, penning 30 songs in less than a year. But fame and fortune was not meant to be. The original line-up lasted less than two years.
Even though they never recorded a real album, and only played a handful of gigs (one infamous show, an outdoor gig at Lamb's Creek, landed the band in court. And the singer in one of the other bands that night went on to become the vocalist in the band Backstreet Law)— they became a local legend in their area. Ask any band that arose out of the Wellsboro/Mansfield scene—they'll all remember those early days of CCAB.
In 1998, the remaining members of the original CCAB, Scott (me) and Rich, reformed the band with a new drummer, Bill Robertson. We landed a gig at a local music fest organized by another hometown band, Backstreet Law (http://www.last.fm/music/Backstreet+Law).
With Backstreet's guitarist Edge borrowed for the gig, CCAB went onstage for the first time in roughly 7 years and kicked out the jams. Shortly thereafter we added Nate Raiche on bass. He had played in a band back in the old days called "Beltane Fyre". As you can tell by the name, they didn't go far. I ran into Nate one night at a bar, and told him that he should come jam in the new CCAB. Before long, Nate was hooked (like the crackhead that he is.)
Then CCAB finally settled on a permanent guitar player (Russ). We had been begging and begging him, as he had been in an earlier incarnation of CCAB. He refused again and again, telling us how badly we sucked. But through sheer force of our will, we finally got the guy to cave.
Yada yada yada, we played a lot of gigs... well, we didn't tour, and we all had jobs, so it was a lot of gigs for us. It was fun, the music kept getting harder and heavier, and we got to share gigs with some great bands.
CCAB broke up in 2001.
So there it is. The story of CCAB. Wow.
And about the name. We were called the Clean Cut American Boys because we were SO not. Get it?
Here comes the Rain again
C.C.A.B. Lyrics
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just when I've begun to get myself together,
you waltz right in the door,
just like you've done before
and wrap my heart 'round your little finger.
Here you come again,
just when I'm about to make it work without you,
and pretty soon I'm wond'rin how I came to doubt you.
All you gotta do is smile that smile
and there go all my defenses.
Just leave it up to you and in a little while
you're messin' up my mind and fillin' up my senses.
Here you come again lookin' better than a body has a right to;
and shakin' me up so that all I really know
is here you come again and here I go.
All you gotta do is smile that smile
and there got all my defenses.
Just leave it up to you and in a little while
you're messin' up my mind and fillin' up my senses.
Here you come again lookin' better than a body has a right to;
and shakin' me up so that all I really know
is here you come again and here I go and here I go
The lyrics to C.C.A.B.'s "Here Comes The Rain Again" express a sense of powerlessness and vulnerability that arises when the singer is reunited with an old love. The first verse describes the singer's initial reactions to seeing their former partner again. They had just "begun to get myself together," implying that they had just started to move on from the relationship when the ex returns. The ex is described as "wrapping my heart 'round your little finger," which suggests that they have a strong emotional hold over the singer.
The second verse delves further into the toxic nature of the relationship. Despite the singer's attempts to move on, their ex is able to draw them back in with "pretty lies," and the singer finds themselves doubting their commitment to moving on. The pre-chorus and chorus reinforce the idea that the ex has an irresistible hold over the singer. The ex's smile is enough to destroy their defenses, and the ex's mere presence is enough to "mess up" their mind and fill their senses.
Overall, the lyrics of "Here Comes The Rain Again" paint a picture of emotional manipulation and powerlessness in the face of a toxic relationship. Despite the singer's desire to move on, their ex has a powerful emotional hold over them that they cannot resist.
Line by Line Meaning
Here you come again,
You have returned once more
just when I've begun to get myself together,
Right when I thought I was healing and moving on from you
you waltz right in the door,
You enter with ease and familiarity
just like you've done before
As if it's a routine for you to come back
and wrap my heart 'round your little finger.
You gain control over my emotions effortlessly.
just when I'm about to make it work without you,
Just when I thought I was capable of living without you
you look into my eyes and lie those pretty lies
You deceive me with your charming words
and pretty soon I'm wond'rin how I came to doubt you.
And before I know it, I'm questioning why I ever distrusted you.
All you gotta do is smile that smile
All you need to do is show that charming smile
and there go all my defenses.
And all my barriers are broken down as a result.
Just leave it up to you and in a little while
I entrust my well-being to you once again, and soon after
you're messin' up my mind and fillin' up my senses.
You are causing confusion and overwhelming my emotions.
Here you come again lookin' better than a body has a right to;
You appear more attractive than is fair to my heart
and shakin' me up so that all I really know
And you rattle me so much that my only certainty is
is here you come again and here I go.
That you have returned and I am falling for you again.
and here I go.
And once again, I am giving in to you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@elijahthemessengermalachi3105
Evil people ALL are blacked out until they either repent or wait too late and choose to die with the wicked instead.
I am Elijah of Malachi 4:5-6 and that means any discrepancies are decided by me. I come with power and truth . . .
Mathew 19:12
Eunuchs that are born that way are transgender.
Eunuchs made that way by others were abused.
Those that choose to live like Eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven are bisexual people that choose partners of the same sex but opposite in gender.
Gender is determined at birth in your BRAIN. It is attached to one's soul.
Anyone that says any different is now blacked out from the Holy Spirit and will be until they either repent or wait too late and die w the wicked.
Anyone that rejects the messages sent from the messenger of Malachi 3:1 rejects Jesus.
And the thieving ministers know if they all return the money they were never supposed to take for ministering God will end the virruss but they LOVE MONEY so much they INTENTIONTALLY CHOOSE TO KILL everyone with Covid instead. Sickos. They wont be here much longer. Anyone teaching the LIE of monetary tithing or selling the gospel in any way is also blacked out.
James 5:2 rich (in money) people are evil and their money will only be used as evidence to burn their flesh.
Evil people include ALL judges and police and politicians. Unrepentant rapusts, anyone that takes bribes, etc. Unrepentant liars, you got it.
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.jh
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@elijahthemessengermalachi3105
Evil people ALL are blacked out until they either repent or wait too late and choose to die with the wicked instead.
I am Elijah of Malachi 4:5-6 and that means any discrepancies are decided by me. I come with power and truth . . .
Mathew 19:12
Eunuchs that are born that way are transgender.
Eunuchs made that way by others were abused.
Those that choose to live like Eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven are bisexual people that choose partners of the same sex but opposite in gender.
Gender is determined at birth in your BRAIN. It is attached to one's soul.
Anyone that says any different is now blacked out from the Holy Spirit and will be until they either repent or wait too late and die w the wicked.
Anyone that rejects the messages sent from the messenger of Malachi 3:1 rejects Jesus.
And the thieving ministers know if they all return the money they were never supposed to take for ministering God will end the virruss but they LOVE MONEY so much they INTENTIONTALLY CHOOSE TO KILL everyone with Covid instead. Sickos. They wont be here much longer. Anyone teaching the LIE of monetary tithing or selling the gospel in any way is also blacked out.
James 5:2 rich (in money) people are evil and their money will only be used as evidence to burn their flesh.
Evil people include ALL judges and police and politicians. Unrepentant rapusts, anyone that takes bribes, etc. Unrepentant liars, you got it.
.
.
.jh
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.mbdrere
@deomarques2819
Here comes the rain again
Falling on my head like a memory
Falling on my head like a new emotion
I want to walk in the open wind
I want to talk like lovers do
Want to dive into your ocean
Is it raining with you?
So, baby, talk to me
Like lovers do
Walk with me
Like lovers do
Talk to me
Like lovers do
Here comes the rain again
Raining in my head like a tragedy
Tearing me apart like a new emotion (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
I want to breathe in the open wind
I want to kiss like lovers do
Want to dive into your ocean
Is it raining with you?
So, baby, talk to me
Like lovers do
Walk with me
Like lovers do
Talk to me
Like lovers do
So, baby, talk to me
Like lovers do
Ooh
Ooh, yeah
Here it comes again
Ooh-ooh
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Here it comes the rain again
Falling on my head like a memory
Falling on my head like a new emotion
(Here it comes again, here it comes again, oh-ah)
I want to walk in the open wind
I want to talk like lovers do
Want dive into your ocean
Is it raining with you?
Ooh, here comes again
Here comes the rain again (I said)
Falling on my head like a memory
Falling on my head like a new emotion (ooh, ooh, yeah)
I want to walk in the open wind (ooh, ooh)
I want to talk like lovers do
I want to dive into your ocean
Is it raining with you?
Here comes the rain again
Falling on my head like a memory
Falling on my head like a new emotion
@elijahthemessengermalachi3105
Evil people ALL are blacked out until they either repent or wait too late and choose to die with the wicked instead.
I am Elijah of Malachi 4:5-6 and that means any discrepancies are decided by me. I come with power and truth . . .
Mathew 19:12
Eunuchs that are born that way are transgender.
Eunuchs made that way by others were abused.
Those that choose to live like Eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven are bisexual people that choose partners of the same sex but opposite in gender.
Gender is determined at birth in your BRAIN. It is attached to one's soul.
Anyone that says any different is now blacked out from the Holy Spirit and will be until they either repent or wait too late and die w the wicked.
Anyone that rejects the messages sent from the messenger of Malachi 3:1 rejects Jesus.
And the thieving ministers know if they all return the money they were never supposed to take for ministering God will end the virruss but they LOVE MONEY so much they INTENTIONTALLY CHOOSE TO KILL everyone with Covid instead. Sickos. They wont be here much longer. Anyone teaching the LIE of monetary tithing or selling the gospel in any way is also blacked out.
James 5:2 rich (in money) people are evil and their money will only be used as evidence to burn their flesh.
Evil people include ALL judges and police and politicians. Unrepentant rapusts, anyone that takes bribes, etc. Unrepentant liars, you got it.
.
.
.jh
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.mklooolkm.
@theenchanteduniverseoflife1450
When you're listening to this song in 2024 you're a legend
@janeleekeller
T E U ;
Thank You.
I was just thinking the very same thing 😏
JaneLee 🕊️ - in Suburban Philadelphia
1/7/21
@barrymorgan5206
Thank you. Same to You 👍🏾💯👏🏾🎶
@animalcaredavao
I was running silly naughty boy with this and other hits on the 80s. And now I'm 45 and it's fckngdemic😂
@janeleekeller
@@animalcaredavao ;
OK !
I Guess that would be Your Particular,
"problem" ?
@chancethompson8686
I was a legend in the 80's, and still staying legendary in the 20's.. ✌
@tukidydes184
I'm 56. Two days ago was my birthday. This song is one of favourite. " Here comes the rain again...Oh my God, what a beautiful times, dreams. I love Annie Lennox
@user-rx1fs7xn5p
Sweet.dreams R made of this 🎉😅
@dianeward5405
Happy. Birthday!
@Aqeel317
No doubt.