Make It Rain
Ed Sheeran Lyrics


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When the sins of my father
Weigh down in my soul
And the pain of my mother
Will not let me go
Well, I know there can come fire from the sky
To refine the purest of kings
And even though I know this fire brings me pain
Even so and just the same

Make it rain
Make it rain down, Lord
Make it rain
Oh, make it rain
Make it rain
Make it rain down, Lord
Make it rain
Make it rain

Well, a seed needs the water
'Fore it grows out of the ground
But it just keeps on getting hard
And hunger more profound
Well, I know they can't count tears from the eye
But they may as well all be in vain
And even though I know these tears come with pain
Even so and just the same

Make it rain
Make it rain down, Lord
Make it rain
Oh, make it rain
Make it rain
Make it rain down, Lord
Just make it rain
Make it rain

Well, the seas are full of water
Stops by the shore
Just like the riches of grandeur, oh, no, no
Never reach the poor
And let the clouds fill with thunderous applause
And let lightning be the veins
But fill the sky with all that they can draw
When it's time to make a change

Make it rain
Make it rain down, Lord
Make it rain
Make it rain
Make it rain
Make it rain down, Lord
Make it rain
Oh, make it rain
Make it rain
Make it rain
Make it rain
Oh, make it rain
Make it rain
Make it rain down, Lord
Make it rain
Oh, make it rain
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Make it rain
Oh, make it rain

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ed Sheeran's "Make It Rain" are highly symbolic and thought-provoking. The song follows a lyrical ballad style that reflects upon the depths of pain and suffering. The opening lines of the song, "When the sins of my father weigh down on my soul and the pain of my mother will not let me go," convey someone who is struggling with the pain and agony of their past. The song's first half explores the idea of being refined by fire and how it can purify a person's character. The phrase "refine the purest of kings" suggests that fire can come to anyone, regardless of their strengths or weaknesses, and that it can be used as a means of refining them.


The second half of the song shifts its focus to the tears and deep sorrow that a person carries with them. The line "Well, I know they can't count tears from the eye, but they may as well all be in vain" is a poignant reminder that a person's pain can go unnoticed, forced to carry the burden of their suffering alone. The final verse brings in the idea of change, that the "clouds fill with thunderous applause," and "let lightning be the veins" is symbolic of the power and impact noticeable change can bring. The song's final lines, "Make it rain," serve as a symbolic representation of true change, and the song calls for it to rain and bring changes that will end the pain.


Line by Line Meaning

When the sins of my father
When I am burdened by the mistakes made by my father


Weigh down in my soul
And these mistakes are causing me emotional pain


And the pain of my mother
In addition to this, I also cannot shake off the pain and suffering experienced by my mother


Will not let me go
This pain is holding on to me deeply


Well, I know there can come fire from the sky
I understand that sometimes, difficult situations arise that can be likened to a fiery test


To refine the purest of kings
This test can serve to refine a person of the highest honor


And even though I know this fire brings me pain
Although I know this test will cause me pain


Even so and just the same
Still, I am willing to endure it


Make it rain
I am asking for something quite significant


Make it rain down, Lord
I am asking for a divine intervention


Well, a seed needs the water
Like a seed, I too need something to grow and develop


'Fore it grows out of the ground
Before I can grow and thrive


But it just keeps on getting hard
But there are obstacles that keep making growth difficult


And hunger more profound
I am also struggling with a deep, unsatisfied hunger


Well, I know they can't count tears from the eye
I know that tears cannot be quantified


But they may as well all be in vain
But it seems like my tears don't amount to much


And even though I know these tears come with pain
And although I understand that these tears signify the pain I am currently experiencing


Even so and just the same
Still, I am steadfast in my request


Just make it rain
Just as before, I am asking for divine intervention to overcome my struggles


Well, the seas are full of water
Water is something that is abundant and can be found all around us


Stops by the shore
But at times, it can be stopped short of reaching those in need


Just like the riches of grandeur, oh, no, no
Similar to the way in which wealth is often concentrated in the hands of a few


Never reach the poor
Those in need often do not benefit from this wealth


And let the clouds fill with thunderous applause
I am calling for something that is nothing short of a spectacle


And let lightning be the veins
I want something powerful and catalyzing


But fill the sky with all that they can draw
I want something that is all-encompassing and leaves nothing to chance


When it's time to make a change
When it's time for things to change for the better, I am asking for help


Oh, make it rain
I am making this request passionately


Make it rain
I am asking for something that is transformative and significant


Make it rain down, Lord
And I am looking to a higher power to make this happen


Make it rain
I am seeking something that is beyond what is possible through my own efforts


Make it rain
I am praying for a breakthrough


Make it rain
I am calling out for help


Make it rain
I need something to change my situation


Oh, make it rain
I am desperate for a solution


Make it rain
Please, let something happen


Make it rain
I am putting my faith in something greater than myself


Make it rain
I am asking for a miracle


Make it rain
Please, let change come


Make it rain
I need help




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Written by: Foy Vance

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@coysnb109

Oh
When the sins of my father
Weigh down in my soul
And the pain of my mother
Will not let me go
Well, I know there can come fire from the sky
To refine the purest of kings
And even though
I know this fire brings me pain
Even so
And just the same

Make it rain
Make it rain down, Lord
Make it rain
Oh, make it rain
Make it rain
Make it rain down, Lord
Make it rain
Make it rain

Oh, the seed needs the water
'Fore it grows out of the ground
But it just keeps on getting hard
And hunger more profound
Well, I know they can't count tears from the eye
But they may as well all be in vain
And even though I know these tears come with pain
Even so
And just the same

Make it rain
Make it rain down, Lord
Make it rain
Oh, make it rain
Make it rain
Make it rain down, Lord
Just make it rain
Make it rain

Well, the seas are full of water
Stops by the shore
Just like the riches of grandeur
Oh, no, no
That never reach the poor

And let the clouds fill with thunderous applause
And let lightning be the veins
And fill the sky, with all that they can draw
When it's time, to make a change

Make it rain
Make it rain down, Lord
Make it rain
Make it rain
Make it rain
Make it rain down, Lord
Make it rain
Oh, make it rain

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@marijailic6352

"Make It Rain"

When the sins of my father
Weigh down in my soul
And the pain of my mother
Will not let me go
Well, I know there can come fire from the sky
To refine the purest of kings
And even though
I know this fire brings me pain
Even so
And just the same

Make it rain
Make it rain down, Lord
Make it rain
Oh, make it rain
Make it rain
Make it rain down, Lord
Make it rain
Make it rain

All seed needs the water
Before it grows out of the ground
But it just keeps on getting hard
And the hunger more profound
Well, I know there can come tears from the eyes
But they may as well all be in vain
Even though
I know these tears come with pain
Even so
And just the same

Make it rain
Make it rain down, Lord
Make it rain
Oh, make it rain
Make it rain
Make it rain down, Lord
Make it rain
Make it rain

And the seas are full of water
That stops by the shore
Just like the riches of grandeur
That never reach the poor

And let the clouds fill with thunderous applause
And let lightning be the veins
And fill the sky
With all that they can drop
When it's time
To make a change

Make it rain
Make it rain down, Lord
Make it rain
Make it rain
Make it rain
Make it rain down, Lord
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Oh, Make it rain
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@nalyfarrel

where can i find the original version this picture please?

@winiepokorny9332

Red Grey Matter love it

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Red Grey Matter like the song

@winiepokorny9332

Linda Buzzell nice...me tooo✌so smooth

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@mkr88lm

Ed Sheeren has a great voice for blues, he needs to sing more of this style rather than pop...

@donnahills7521

Amen. ..more bluesy !!!

@vladihalkof8356

good thing Foy Vance gave him that song
rose on someone else's back

@brendapoole7542

No matter how he got there he made it🙏

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