After his parents, a Muslim father from Oyo State, Nigeria and a Christian mother from the United States, separated in his early teenage years, Chamillionaire settled into a notoriously dangerous inner-city neighborhood in North Houston called Acres Homes, which he elaborated upon during an interview with Houston's 104.9 KPTY on October 3. Rap and other forms of secular music, which his parents had highly opposed in their household, became very appealing to the young Hakeem Seriki. Inspired by local rap acts such as The Geto Boys, 8 Ball & MJG, and UGK, as well as other national acts such as N.W.A. and Public Enemy, Chamillionaire began to compose his own ponies.
At a young age, Chamillionaire along with fellow rap music artist and childhood friend Paul Wall, had decided to make music their careers. One day while promoting themselves at a Texas event, Paul Wall and Chamillionaire ran into Michael 5000 Watts, a popular mixtape DJ from the Northside. After proposing to do promotions for Watts' company, the Swishahouse, Chamillionaire and Paul Wall came to Watts' studio and convinced Watts to allow them freestyle on an intro to Watts' radio show on Houston’s 97.9 The Box. Watts, who himself was convinced to rap on the record, enjoyed the freestyle so much that he put the verses on one of his mixtapes. The freestyle became so popular in the streets that Chamillionaire and Paul Wall became regular staples on Houston's mixtape circuit, appeared on several of Watts' mixtapes, and became permanent members of Swishahouse.
Although Paul Wall and Chamillionaire were making much noise in the streets by rapping on Watts' mixtapes, they, along with several other members of the Swishahouse, became frustrated with the lack of money they were receiving from the mixtapes. After fellow member Slim Thug left the label, Chamillionaire and Paul Wall followed and started their own mixtape group known as The Color Changin' Click. Each successive mixtape released by The Color Changin' Click led to more business opportunities; the most notable of which being a contract to do a full album for Paid in Full Records. A one album contract was then negotiated between the Color Changin' Click and Paid in Full's label head, DJ Madd Hatta from 97.9 The Box, and the CCC's first album, Get Ya Mind Correct, would go on to sell over 100,000 copies.
The sale of all these albums without the backing of a major deal caught the attention of several major labels wanting to sign Chamillionaire and Paul. Chamillionaire and his labelmates decided to remain independent, however, until the right deal came along. While working on his second album with the Color Changin' Click, Chamillionaire began to have creative differences with Paul Wall, so much so that it was decided that the two emcees should each release solo albums that would be packaged together. When Chamillionaire became dissatisfied with how things were being resolved, he left Paid in Full and his almost complete album after fulfilling his contractual obligations to focus on promoting his mixtape label Chamillitary instead. As a kid, Chamillionaire was a big fan of MANKind, also known as Big June.
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This kid from Houston, Texas has some nerve. That's what came to mind as you watched an MTV special in early 2005 showcasing H-Town's commercial and artistic re-emergence on the rap scene. Following his brazen freestyle, the focused and much-heralded MC known as Chamillionaire faced a national audience and launched a swagger-filled proclamation on camera: "I'm the truth from Texas..." While such boasting may seem par-for-the-course in the prideful 25-year-plus history of hip-hop, the latter ambitious statement aptly describes Chamillionaire. It's the reason why he earned the lofty alias "The Mixtape Messiah," a title Cham was crowned after independently selling over 100,000 copies of the Get Ya Mind Correct album, and by selling thousands of his numerous mix tapes. It's why the former member of Houston's legendary mix-tape power Swisha House garnered coverage in such major hip-hop publications as Source and XXL without the backing of a major deal. When the Houston lyricist set off a major label bidding war to distribute his Chamillitary Records, it became abundantly clear throughout the 'hood and the music industry Chamillionaire is indeed the truth.
With his major-label debut The Sound Of Revenge set for release on Universal Records, Chamillionaire is poised to take his place among Houston's current hip-hop elite, including the new generation of rhyme-spitters such as Lil' Flip, Slim Thug, Mike Jones and Paul Wall, as well respected vets UGK and Scarface. "You call out a lot of rappers and ask them why they are the best and they are going to tell you everything but the music," Cham laughs. "They will tell you that they are the best because they have some nice rims, a chain, and a mansion." He then adds in a straight-no-chaser tone, "You've heard all the hype about Chamillionaire; that he's sick with the lyrics, sings hooks, and represents the streets and the clubs. But I just want to come as close as possible to living up to my reputation."
Chamillionaire recruits an impressive list of talent on his debut effort, including Lil' Flip, Bun B, Scarface, and Krayzie Bone, as well as in-demand producers Scott Storch (50 Cent), Mannie Fresh (Lil' Wayne, Baby, Juvenile) and Cool & Dre (The Game). But, it's his work with Atlanta studio kings The Beat Bullies (1Big Boi/OutKast) that sets the tone for much of The Sound Of Revenge's diverse platform. "They understand me," Cham says of the in-house producers. "There are a lot of producers that have dope beats, but they don't know me as an artist. [The Beat Bullies] being from Atlanta, can take it to the strip clubs, the streets and to the radio."
The name Chamillionaire represents the unique style that defines the talented urban artist, and his ability to change and adapt on the fly, forcing people to respect the true breadth of his talent. And just as this MC moniker exemplifies, Chamillionaire is anything but predictable and most certainly versatile. "Picture Perfect" featuring Bun B comes off as a lyrical nod to the classic 'hood swagger of UGK, while the Beat Bullies'-anchored "Radio Interruption" showcases Cham's prowess for walking the blurred line between street praise and mass appeal. The storytelling brilliance of "No Snitching" (Cool & Dre), finds Cham detailing the unwritten laws of 'hood politics. On the Scott Storch produced "Turn It Up," Cham tag-teams with freestyle king Lil' Flip as they spit over an infectious track that is Houston's answer to a summer club banger. And the soulful "Here Comes The Rain" finds Chamillionaire exploring the daily struggles of life with heartfelt lyricism and ghetto angst.
"It's a very personal song and the title says it all," Cham says of the revealing track. "In a person's life the rain symbolizes the struggles we all go through. Whether you are dealing with losing a loved one or your rent is due on the 1st, but it's the 3rd and you don't have it. I'm just talking about surviving the tough times."
Chamillionaire has definitely seen his share of struggles on his road to redemption. Born to a Muslim father and Christian mother, secular music was banned in his household. Chamillionaire was barely a teenager when he moved to a low-income neighborhood in the notorious North Side of Houston, following the separation of his parents. By the early '90s, however, rap rebels such as NWA, Public Enemy, as well as hometown heroes The Geto Boys, 8-Ball & MJG and UGK would inspire a young Hakeem to write his own rhymes.
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Chamillionaire Lyrics
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I ain't even trying to deal with this shit no more, you know
Cham' I don't know what to do yo, ya know
Seem like everytime a nigga make one step man
Nigga take two steps back, you feel me
They told me that pain was just in the frame, the irony of that
Cause that was the slogan showing, when they tried to see my tats
Feeling like mother nature's, right behind me with a gat
Take that, the rain's loud on the window when it taps
To hell with the time, I thought that I could finally be relaxed
Tired of being po', yeah trying to leave the rats
Walk out to see three of your tires, that be on flat
And that one tire, left a sign of hope
That helps you to keep on grinding, when you kinda broke
That helps you to keep composure, up around your folk
That keeps from trying to wrap a rope, around your throat
Don't choke, you feeling like giving up
Life isn't a million bucks, you feeling like living sucks
God's telling you hear your boy, but you don't wanna give him trust
Mama telling you pay your tithes, and you yell at her back, "for what"
So the pastor can ride faster, to get some rims on his truck
I don't think that they'll miss, ten percent of negative bucks
Put some Henny up in your cup, your problems will start to drown
But soon as your buzz leaves, then problems come back around damn
Keep your head up is what they telling me
, well it betta be
Sorry but the world keeps stressing me
Rain drops cloudin up the memories
It's gonna be alright is what they telling me
Don't let the stress get the best of me
Trying to focus on the road that's ahead of me
Till my brain gets cloudy bout a memory
God knows, how I feel now
On the outside I'm smiling, but inside a nigga know he hell bound
It's a dark road, and I'm right here in the middle of it
Do I walk slow or if I run, am I'm missing some'ing
I took the time out, to save a little bread
Now my eyes, got water in em
Why the fuck am I still standing here, nobody love me I ain't happy here
My mama said, she can't handle him
But still, I'm looking at the bright side
But I view it through my other eye, cause it's a different color sky
Then the last one, my mind set on the prize that may never come
So do I try to stay alive, or do I grab a gun
End it all, put a stop to the pain
That goes on in my head, everytime it rains
But that was speaking, so you listening to the thoughts
Of an evil spirit, in demonic verses everytime I talk
I'm confused, by my psychological set backs
In the storm, washin out through the wet cracks
Looking for heaven, off in all the wrong places
I've given up so why the long faces? Let it rain
Your bills keep adding up, to be alone you prefer
Bill collectors steady calling, starting to get on your nerves
Your rent due on the first, but right now it's the third
Telling yourself it's gon get better, but ain't believing a word
Feel like it's hard to deal, tomorrow it's hard as steel
Not to mention the realest member, of your family is getting ill
Tell me it isn't so, tell me it isn't real
In the mist of all the drama, you take a lil' time to kneel
To deal you take a pill, just to deal with the drama
You thinking your life sinking, and there isn't a plumber
They tell you what doesn't kill you, only makes you stronger
You'd have to be a Superman, to live as much as me partna
you're trying, but help is just what you dialing
Cause the room is a monsoon, that's never gon get to drying
The storm is moving on, and you thinking these people lying
They saying they had it worse, but how come they all keep on smiling
Don't let stress take control, gonna be alright I know
I'ma make it through fa sho, fa sho yeah - 2x
My memry, heeeey-heeey yeah
Stressing me-stressing me, my memories
That's what they telling me
I'm trying to focus on the road that's ahead of me
By my memories, yeah heeey yeeeah
When it seems like nothing but dark clouds
Are raining in on your bright, sunny day
Remember, the sunlight always comes after the rain
You should be thankful, everyday
should be a celebration of life.
In "Rain," Chamillionaire reflects on the struggles of life and the feeling of being stuck in a downward spiral. He begins by acknowledging that every step forward seems to be met by two steps backward. The ironic nature of his pain tattoo slogan and the feeling of being chased by mother nature with a gun illustrates his sense of impending doom. Chamillionaire then goes on to describe having flat tires, being broke, and feeling like giving up. He grapples with his faith and perceived betrayal by his religious community. He contemplates ending his life and wondering where he belongs in the world. The song concludes with a message of hope, that the sun always comes after the rain, and that one should be thankful for every day.
Overall, "Rain" is a powerful song about the struggles of life and the hopelessness that can come with it. Chamillionaire's lyrics describe the struggle of feeling alone and trying to cope with the difficulties of life. Despite the darkness that consumes him, he finds a way to keep going and hold on to hope.
Line by Line Meaning
I was sitting back, and I was thinking man
Reflecting on my current situation
I ain't even trying to deal with this shit no more, you know
Feeling overwhelmed with the difficulties in life
Cham' I don't know what to do yo, ya know
Expressing frustration and confusion
Seem like everytime a nigga make one step man, Nigga take two steps back, you feel me
Feeling like progress is difficult to achieve and setbacks are common
They told me that pain was just in the frame, the irony of that
Recognizing the irony in being told that pain is only temporary
Cause that was the slogan showing, when they tried to see my tats
Referencing a tattoo that displays the slogan 'pain is temporary'
Never knew what was in the skin, would finally be a fact
Not realizing the truth of the tattoo until later
Feeling like mother nature's, right behind me with a gat
Feeling like the universe is conspiring against me
Take that, the rain's loud on the window when it taps
Acknowledging the sound of the rain
To hell with the time, I thought that I could finally be relaxed
Trying to find a moment of relaxation despite the difficulties
Tired of being po', yeah trying to leave the rats
Wanting to escape poverty
Walk out to see three of your tires, that be on flat
Encountering yet another setback
And that one tire, left a sign of hope
Finding hope in a difficult situation
That helps you to keep on grinding, when you kinda broke
Motivated to keep pushing despite financial hardship
That helps you to keep composure, up around your folk
Maintaining composure and strength around others
That keeps from trying to wrap a rope, around your throat
Preventing suicidal thoughts
Don't choke, you feeling like giving up
Feeling overwhelmed and hopeless
Life isn't a million bucks, you feeling like living sucks
Struggling with the difficulties of life
God's telling you hear your boy, but you don't wanna give him trust
Feeling hesitant to trust in a higher power
Mama telling you pay your tithes, and you yell at her back, "for what"
Pushing back against religious obligations
So the pastor can ride faster, to get some rims on his truck
Critiquing the financial priorities of religious leaders
I don't think that they'll miss, ten percent of negative bucks
Questioning the value of tithing
Put some Henny up in your cup, your problems will start to drown
Using alcohol to cope with difficulties
But soon as your buzz leaves, then problems come back around damn
Recognizing the temporary nature of using alcohol to cope
Keep your head up is what they telling me
Receiving advice to stay strong and optimistic
Sorry but the world keeps stressing me
Admitting continued stress and difficulty
Rain drops cloudin up the memories
Referencing the negative emotional impact of the rain
It's gonna be alright is what they telling me
Receiving encouragement
Don't let the stress get the best of me
Trying to maintain control in a difficult time
Trying to focus on the road that's ahead of me
Looking to the future for hope
Till my brain gets cloudy bout a memory
Being reminded of past difficulties
God knows, how I feel now
Acknowledging the emotional weight of the current situation
On the outside I'm smiling, but inside a nigga know he hell bound
Hiding emotional struggles from the outside world
It's a dark road, and I'm right here in the middle of it
Feeling lost and hopeless
Do I walk slow or if I run, am I'm missing some'ing
Questioning the best approach to the situation
I took the time out, to save a little bread
Making financial sacrifices to try and improve the situation
Now my eyes, got water in em
Feeling emotional about the current struggles
Why the fuck am I still standing here, nobody love me I ain't happy here
Questioning why the struggles continue and feeling unloved
My mama said, she can't handle him
Acknowledging the burden on loved ones
But still, I'm looking at the bright side
Remaining optimistic despite the difficulties
But I view it through my other eye, cause it's a different color sky
Recognizing the different perspectives and experiences of others
Then the last one, my mind set on the prize that may never come
Focusing on a goal that may be unrealistic
So do I try to stay alive, or do I grab a gun
Contemplating suicide as a potential way out
End it all, put a stop to the pain
Considering suicide as an escape from the difficulties of life
That goes on in my head, everytime it rains
Feeling the emotional weight of the rain
But that was speaking, so you listening to the thoughts
Acknowledging the dark nature of the thoughts
Of an evil spirit, in demonic verses everytime I talk
Recognizing the negative impact of the thoughts and emotions
I'm confused, by my psychological set backs
Feeling uncertain and confused about the psychological impact of the struggles
In the storm, washin out through the wet cracks
Feeling the emotional impact of the difficult situation
Looking for heaven, off in all the wrong places
Searching for hope and relief in unhelpful areas
I've given up so why the long faces? Let it rain
Accepting the hopelessness of the situation
Your bills keep adding up, to be alone you prefer
Feeling overwhelmed by financial struggles and isolation
Bill collectors steady calling, starting to get on your nerves
Feeling frustrated with the constant reminders of financial difficulties
Your rent due on the first, but right now it's the third
Struggling to make ends meet and pay bills on time
Telling yourself it's gon get better, but ain't believing a word
Trying to remain hopeful but feeling doubtful
Feel like it's hard to deal, tomorrow it's hard as steel
Feeling like the difficulties are insurmountable
Not to mention the realest member, of your family is getting ill
Dealing with the emotional weight of a sick family member
Tell me it isn't so, tell me it isn't real
Desperately hoping for a positive outcome
In the mist of all the drama, you take a lil' time to kneel
Turning to prayer in difficult times
To deal you take a pill, just to deal with the drama
Turning to medication to cope with the difficulties
You thinking your life sinking, and there isn't a plumber
Feeling like there is no solution to the problems
They tell you what doesn't kill you, only makes you stronger
Receiving encouragement to stay strong
You'd have to be a Superman, to live as much as me partna
Feeling like life is particularly difficult
you're trying, but help is just what you dialing
Feeling like there is no one to turn to for help
Cause the room is a monsoon, that's never gon get to drying
Feeling like the difficult situation is unending
The storm is moving on, and you thinking these people lying
Feeling like the encouragement from others is not genuine
They saying they had it worse, but how come they all keep on smiling
Feeling like others are not truly understanding the situation
Remember, the sunlight always comes after the rain
Finding hope in the idea that things will improve
You should be thankful, everyday should be a celebration of life.
Recognizing the importance of gratitude and positivity in difficult times
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRUCE W. FRANKLIN, ERIC WAGNER, RICK J. WARTELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@noyes9885
Damn this song just hit me in a moment of inspiration while it’s raining here.
Like a lot of people, it helped get me through some times.. in my teenage years..
25 now but this song is easily timeless and ahead of its time..
I guess that’s why Einstein says time is relative..
Song is genius
@lvl4816
Pure poetry
was sitting back, and I was thinking man
I ain't even trying to deal with this shit no more, you know
Cham' I don't know what to do yo, ya know
Seem like everytime a nigga make one step man
Nigga take two steps back, you feel me
They told me that pain was just in the frame, the irony of that
Cause that was the slogan showing, when they tried to see my tats
Never knew what was in the skin, would finally be a fact
Feeling like mother nature's, right behind me with a gat
Take that, the rain's loud on the window when it taps
To hell with the time, I thought that I could finally be relaxed
Tired of being po', yeah trying to leave the rats
Walk out to see three of your tires, that be on flat
And that one tire, left a sign of hope
That helps you to keep on grinding, when you kinda broke
That helps you to keep composure, up around your folk
That keeps from trying to wrap a rope, around your throat
Don't choke, you feeling like giving up
Life isn't a million bucks, you feeling like living sucks
God's telling you hear your boy, but you don't wanna give him trust
Mama telling you pay your tithes, and you yell at her back, "for what"
So the pastor can ride faster, to get some rims on his truck
I don't think that they'll miss, ten percent of negative bucks
Put some Henny up in your cup, your problems will start to drown
But soon as your buzz leaves, then problems come back around damn
Keep your head up is what they telling me
, well it betta be
Sorry but the world keeps stressing me
Rain drops cloudin up the memories
It's gonna be alright is what they telling me
Don't let the stress get the best of me
Trying to focus on the road that's ahead of me
Till my brain gets cloudy bout a memory
God knows, how I feel now
On the outside I'm smiling, but inside a nigga know he hell bound
It's a dark road, and I'm right here in the middle of it
Do I walk slow or if I run, am I'm missing some'ing
I took the time out, to save a little bread
Now my eyes, got water in em
Why the fuck am I still standing here, nobody love me I ain't happy here
My mama said, she can't handle him
But still, I'm looking at the bright side
But I view it through my other eye, cause it's a different color sky
Then the last one, my mind set on the prize that may never come
So do I try to stay alive, or do I grab a gun
End it all, put a stop to the pain
That goes on in my head, everytime it rains
But that was speaking, so you listening to the thoughts
Of an evil spirit, in demonic verses everytime I talk
I'm confused, by my psychological set backs
In the storm, washin out through the wet cracks
Looking for heaven, off in all the wrong places
I've given up so why the long faces? Let it rain
Your bills keep adding up, to be alone you prefer
Bill collectors steady calling, starting to get on your nerves
Your rent due on the first, but right now it's the third
Telling yourself it's gon get better, but ain't believing a word
Feel like it's hard to deal, tomorrow it's hard as steel
Not to mention the realest member, of your family is getting ill
Tell me it isn't so, tell me it isn't real
In the mist of all the drama, you take a lil' time to kneel
To deal you take a pill, just to deal with the drama
You thinking your life sinking, and there isn't a plumber
They tell you what doesn't kill you, only makes you stronger
You'd have to be a Superman, to live as much as me partna
you're trying, but help is just what you dialing
Cause the room is a monsoon, that's never gon get to drying
The storm is moving on, and you thinking these people lying
They saying they had it worse, but how come they all keep on smiling
Don't let stress take control, gonna be alright I know
I'ma make it through fa sho, fa sho yeah - 2x
My memry, heeeey-heeey yeah
Stressing me-stressing me, my memories
That's what they telling me
I'm trying to focus on the road that's ahead of me
By my memories, yeah heeey yeeeah
When it seems like nothing but dark clouds
Are raining in on your bright, sunny day
Remember, the sunlight always comes after the rain
You should be thankful, everyday
should be a celebration of life.
@chelseamercer3825
This song has gotten me through so much in my life. When I was a child i was abused and began to suffer from mental health problems as a teenager along with autism. At 20 I lost my Mom to cancer and my Dad basically disowned me. I got pregnant and had a little girl. Unfortunately my light was taken from me and the ministry took my daughter from me, I have also been suffering from a disease and am getting evicted from my home. Music is what keeps me alive.
@SunsGeek
God bless you. This song has helped me during very dark days. 🙏
@zackinsera1395
I've listened to this an cried more time than a could count an just like it say sun always comes after the rain I fuckn love this song more than I like most people
@shahnawazsooba7904
What happened now? Did you get her in custody?
@devanteboyd4441
You got this no matter what keep your head up everything you lost you shall gain again but much better
@oliverrando6463
Man so sad wonder if you haven't gotten evicted
@klaw547
Scarface verse always brings tears to my eyes. Those who been there knows how it feels.
@rbradbeast
Yessir
@GeechieDanBuford214
Every MF time
@juniorsvargas8261
I feel you