Rain On Snow
DJ Shadow Lyrics

Rain on snow
The combination of precipitation and already accumulated snow that will eventually melt

Ironess, your highness
Addressing someone with power and strength in a regal manner

Dj Shadow, what's good?
Greeting and acknowledging the presence of DJ Shadow

Makes it melt, away
Describing the effect of rain on snow causing it to dissolve into liquid state

Yo, white walker style now
Referring to a character from a famous TV series and adapting their style

Winter is coming
Emphasizing the harshness and severity of the weather conditions

We living trapped in the storm
Being stuck in an unfavourable situation beyond control

Like fish in a bucket
Feeling claustrophobic and confined with no escape

My vision is blurry
Having unclear thoughts and perspectives on the situation

Drop a load, zip in a hurry
Letting go of weight and difficulties quickly before moving on

Seen the dreams of blue skies
Having a glimpse of hope and optimism amidst difficult times

Then you hit with the flurry
Suddenly being attacked or faced with a challenge

Where it hot shells and cold hearts who love pain
Living in an environment with people who enjoy violence and are insensitive

Let it rain just to wash away the blood stains
Using rain as a metaphor to cleanse the bloody and violent society and start fresh

Money, money, sex, murder, that's the drug game
Referring to the dark and illegal activities of the society, and how they are addictive and dangerous

And every day the same song like nothing changed
Feeling stuck in an unchanging and monotonous routine or society

But I came with the shovel
Taking responsibility and preparing to do the hard and dirty work

Whether it's to chop up snow or if I gotta throw dirt on some trouble
Being versatile and adaptable to different situations, and willing to deal with problems

I'm working a double, I tripled the price
Putting in extra effort and charging more for their labour

Never slipping even on six inches of ice
Being confident and sure-footed, even in treacherous conditions

Stay equipped when the temperature dipped, hold your weight
Being prepared and strong when faced with tough situations

'Cause the cold's known to leave folks frozen in place
Emphasizing the danger and seriousness of the cold weather

Stay warm, sipping Henny 'til the pain is gone
Finding temporary solace and comfort in alcohol when faced with difficulties

And now I can see clearly now the rain is gone (the rain is gone)
Feeling relieved and better after the hard times are over

Tony Starks, yo, yo, yo, yeah
Addressing Ghostface Killah as his alias

When it rains, it pours
Referring to how problems and troubles often come in great abundance

Enough that it drenched the floors
Describing how intense and heavy the rainfall is

Evaporated by these clouds
Describing how the rain is formed by clouds and how it will eventually evaporate after falling on the ground

Created to give you more
Implying that their artistic creation is meant to provide more than just entertainment, but also messages and insights

But these snowflakes fall in all sizes and shapes
Describing the uniqueness and diversity of every individual and situation

Exquisite designs, they cover alpines and lakes
Appreciating the beauty and artistry of nature

Whether the flurry or drizzle, two below, weather so cold
Describing the different forms and degrees of cold weather conditions

Fake gangsters won't bust their pistol
Calling out the inauthenticity and cowardice of people who pretend to be tough and violent

Even the ref won't blow a whistle
Metaphorically saying that there is no justice or fair play in their society

North Korea won't blow a missile
Referring to the fear and anxiety created by global politics and superpowers

My frozen word to the bone gristle
Expressing their icy and cold attitude towards their enemies

Snow turns to slush, slush turns to ice
Describing the different stages of precipitation and how they can cause problems

Front of my fam, we take turns on taking your life
Asserting their dominance and power over their enemies

Paying the price is a must depends on the air stream
Acknowledging the cost and consequences of their actions, and how external factors can influence them

The current, that wicked wind that blows God-fearing
Describing external factors that can influence and scare people

That means we cut up a savage and break vegetarians, airing them
Describing their violence and brutality, and how it affects everyone

They try to come back, we daring them
Challenging their enemies to retaliate or fight back

Brain matter splattered all on the roof like planetariums
Describing the gruesome and violent results of their actions

Me and Shadow couldn't wrap up like a cesarean (like a cesarean)
Implying that they are unstoppable and unbeatable, and cannot be defeated or surrendered

From ancient Shaolin to Malaysia, flow is awfully cold
Stating their reputation and influence in different parts of the world, and how they are feared and ruthless

I hold the globe up, my stones is glaciers
Expressing their power and hold over the world, and how it is as cold and solid as ice

With three fourths water, I slaughter
Metaphorically describing how they are deadly and merciless, despite being mostly made of water like everyone else

What a great day to rain, it's pouring out my drip's imported
Celebrating their success and wealth, and how it is pouring out of them like the rain from the clouds

No snow in the bezel, just metals
Implying that their jewellery and accessories are not made of snow or ice, but rather expensive metals

I blow through Bali and Denalis
Describing their travels and adventures to different parts of the world

From East Africa tribal on my nose
Describing their cultural and ethnic background, and how they wear it proudly

We arsonists, we servers and galoshes
Describing the different roles and activities they engage in, and how they can both create and destroy

My shooter do washes
Implying that their shooters are skilled and trained, and can handle any situation

Get your palette hit, break under the homes
Describing the artistry and impact of their music, and how it can touch and affect people's emotions

It's on definite when deaf a hit
Referring to their music and how it is certain to leave an impact, regardless of one's hearing abilities

The glow is just effortless
Describing their natural talent and grace in everything they do

'Cause when I prep for this, it's excellence
Implying that they put in effort and preparation to achieve excellence

Check out the drones high as the mountains in Everest
Describing the impressive and grand nature of their performances and music videos

Check the aerial view, you see the best of this
Inviting people to view and appreciate their work from a different perspective

Like Tesla is chess to this
Comparing their artistic intelligence and creativity to the technological advancements of Tesla

Callous for rub my nostril, posture's radiant, a jostler
Describing their confidence and composure, and how they exude a sense of threat and power

My bodyguard a black Kevin Costner
Jokingly referring to their bodyguard as a famous actor who played a bodyguard in a movie

Your audience is just corniness
Referring to people who do not appreciate or understand their music as boring and cliché

We the beacon in the Gardens of Eden
Describing their influence and importance in the music industry, and how they are leaders and inspirations

Word to Vegas, we move prestigious
Paying homage to a famous city and implying that they move in exclusive and high-class circles