Sometimes a CD comes along that takes you by surprise and within seconds yo… Read Full Bio ↴Sometimes a CD comes along that takes you by surprise and within seconds you get a lovely warm toasty feeling listening to the music.

Now usually I get this feeling when I turn to a song or an album that I've known for ages,the ever faithful stand by from a classic artist that you turn to in moments of need(mine is usually Nick Drake),pressing play on the CD player or on the pc and instantly you are transported to a good feeling,a mood changer be it raising you up or down from where you are at that point in time.

I was so pleasantly surprised to get that feeling with this CD-from the get go it took me into a real good mood.

The songs have a wonderful range of styles that are interlinked by the special voice of Frank Joshua.
'Rain' is a special heart shaped song that burns like a toasty warm fire,'Bluebell Wood' offers smart electronic noodlings to a real builder of a song.
'Kiss' is a gentle folk song in a a singer/songwriter mode which reminds me of Richard Hawley.
'Cry blue' is a pop song the likes of which haven't been as well delivered since Prefab Sprout were in their pomp.
'Mad about you' is a shimmering pop song with the lovely glow I am starting to expect from Frank Joshua.
The final track 'Kiss' see's Frank in a duet with an unknown(to me) female singer and this version adds a nice alternative take on the previous version.

All in all,this is a wonderfully warm and brilliantly delivered CD.
If you like artists like Prefab Sprout and Richard Hawley and the lesser know but not lesser talented Cleemann and Dan Whitehouse; you will love this.
It really took me by surprise and I really like surprises like this one.
Highly recommended:-)).

Johnno - Amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/Easy-Two/dp/B004M1DI84/

Rain
Frank Joshua Lyrics

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I take emptiness in, take all that's left
Take hold of my heart, study it's parts
I take hold of a wish let the emptiness in and I
Came by your window tonight and I can't stop the pouring of the rain

I leave love in your path, as the gut feelings start
Take leave of this sense while I gather my heart
Alone in the dark only sheltered in part and I

Came by your window tonight and I can't stop the rain and I
Came by your window tonight and I can't stop the rain

I long to believe my innocent eye, my conscience is lost and I don't know why
I lost and trailed you through all of the night, I loved and need you with all of my might and I

Came by your window tonight and I can't stop the pouring of the rain, I
Came by your window tonight and I can't stop the rain

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Rain" by Frank Joshua are a blend of raw emotions, vulnerability and a sense of yearning. The singer seems to be grappling with feelings of emptiness, regret and a strong desire to be with someone who may have left them. The first verse talks about the singer taking in emptiness and studying the parts of their heart. This could mean that they are trying to come to terms with their emotions and figure out the reasons behind them.
In the second verse, the singer leaves love in the path of their love interest as they feel the gut feelings start to surface. They take leave of their senses to gather their heart, which suggests that they are trying to gather their thoughts and emotions. The last line of the verse "Alone in the dark only sheltered in part" adds to the sense of vulnerability and loneliness that the singer may be feeling.

The chorus is a repetition of the lines "And I came by your window tonight and I can't stop the pouring of the rain." This could imply that the singer is trying to get close to the one they love, but the metaphorical rain and storm of emotions within them is preventing them from doing so. The last verse talks about the singer's innocence and how they followed the loved one through the night, needing them with all of their might. The repetition of the chorus at the end also reinforces the idea that the singer is struggling with their emotions and is struggling to express them.

Line by Line Meaning

I take emptiness in, take all that's left
I embrace my feelings of emptiness, I take in all that remains

Take hold of my heart, study it's parts
I examine and analyze my own heart

I take hold of a wish let the emptiness in and I
I grasp onto a desire and open myself up to the emptiness

Came by your window tonight and I can't stop the pouring of the rain
I visited your window tonight and the rain won't stop falling

I leave love in your path, as the gut feelings start
I leave my love behind as my instincts take over

Take leave of this sense while I gather my heart
I let go of rationality as I try to mend my broken heart

Alone in the dark only sheltered in part and I
I am sheltered only partially while alone in the darkness

I long to believe my innocent eye, my conscience is lost and I don't know why
I want to trust my naive perspective, but my moral compass is gone and I'm unsure why

I lost and trailed you through all of the night, I loved and need you with all of my might and I
I searched for you throughout the night, I loved and needed you desperately

Came by your window tonight and I can't stop the pouring of the rain, I
I visited your window tonight and the rain continues to pour uncontrollably

Came by your window tonight and I can't stop the rain
I came to your window tonight and cannot prevent the rain from falling

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