Standing In The Rain
Highlord Lyrics

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What have I got feelings for
If I can't share what I feel
With the people that I care
The most about?
What is the point of being alone
If I can't come home
At the end of the day
Back into your arms?

A kind of suffering
So deliciously sweet

Why don't you stop to be a son
And try to become a person
In front of the freak show of your fears?

Why do I spend my time singing
If my songs can't get to you
And my voice will never get under your skin?
What is the sense in growing old
If my years are quickly passing through my fingers
Before I've even grown up?

A kind of suffering
So deliciously sweet

I'm alone tonight, standing in the rain
Hoping it can wash my soul deep within
I'm alone tonight, standing in the rain
Hoping it can wash my soul deep within
Inside of me

Let the night melt into morning
Brought on by the heaviness of your eyelids
And the softness of your breath
Let a perfect moment of simple existence
Be brought by the tenderness of your smile

And the depth of your sight

I'm alone tonight...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Standing in the Rain" by Highlord delve into themes of loneliness and isolation. The verses question what the point of having feelings are if they cannot be shared with loved ones and why one would choose to be alone if they cannot return to the comfort of someone's embrace. The chorus references a "kind of suffering so deliciously sweet," which can be interpreted as enjoying the pain and sadness of isolation, as it is a feeling that the singer is familiar with.

The bridge of the song challenges the singer to stop being defined solely by their relationship with their parents and confront their fears to become a fully realized person. The second verse touches upon the frustration of creating art without being able to share it and the fleeting nature of time. The repetition of the chorus suggests that the singer is still standing in the rain, hoping for catharsis.

Overall, the song speaks to the universal human desire for connection and the pain that comes with isolation. The lyrics are poignant and introspective, encouraging listeners to consider their own relationships and fears.

Line by Line Meaning

What have I got feelings for If I can't share what I feel With the people that I care The most about?
I feel lost and empty when I bottle up my emotions, unable to express them to the ones I love the most.

What is the point of being alone If I can't come home At the end of the day Back into your arms?
If I can't find solace in the comfort of a loved one after a long day of being alone, then what is the point of being alone?

Why don't you stop to be a son And try to become a person In front of the freak show of your fears?
Instead of being held back by the fears that stem from your family history, try to find your own self and identity.

Why do I spend my time singing If my songs can't get to you And my voice will never get under your skin?
I feel like my passion is pointless if I can't share it with the person I care about most, let my emotions resonate, and touch their heart.

What is the sense in growing old If my years are quickly passing through my fingers Before I've even grown up?
I feel like time is flying by so fast that I am growing old before I've had the chance to mature and find myself.

I'm alone tonight, standing in the rain Hoping it can wash my soul deep within I'm alone tonight, standing in the rain Hoping it can wash my soul deep within Inside of me
I am seeking the cleansing and invigorating properties of the rain to wash away my sorrows and refresh my spirit.

Let the night melt into morning Brought on by the heaviness of your eyelids And the softness of your breath Let a perfect moment of simple existence Be brought by the tenderness of your smile And the depth of your sight
I long for the simple yet powerful joys of being in the presence of someone I love, from the heaviness of their eyes when they are tired to the pureness of their smile and the depth in their gaze.

Contributed by Aaliyah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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