Rain Down
Hillsong Delirious Lyrics
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feels like the winds, are gonna change
Beneath my feet, the Earth is ready
I know it's time, for heavens rain.
It's gonna rain, yeah yeah
Cause living water we desire,
to flood our hearts with holy fire
Rain down, all around the world we're singing
Rain down, can you hear the Earth is singing
Rain down, my heart is dry but still i'm singing
Rain down, rain it down on me.
Back to the start, my heart is heavy
Feels like it's time, to dream again
I see the clouds, and yes i'm ready
To dance upon, this barren land
Hope in my hands, yeah yeah
Cause living water we desire,
to flood our hearts with holy fire
Rain down, all around the world we're singing
Rain down, can you hear the Earth is singing
Rain down, my heart is dry but still i'm singing
Rain down, rain it down
Do not shut, do not shut, do not shut, the heavens
But open up, open up, open up, our hearts
Rain down, all around the world we're singing
Rain down
(Rain down) Give me strength to cross this water,
keep my heart upon your altar, rain down
(Rain down) Give me strength to cross this water
keep my feet, don't let me falter, rain down
(Hey,'ey,'ey)
Do not shut the heavens
But open up our hearts, open up our hearts,
Do not shut the heavens
But open up out hearts, open up my heart.
The lyrics of Hillsong's "Rain Down" encompass feelings of hope, anticipation, and desire for spiritual renewal. It describes a significant time of change, with the sky heavy and winds changing, and the Earth ready for the coming of God's living water. The song opens with a description "beneath my feet, the Earth is ready," indicating that the singer is aware of their surroundings and how the natural world is preparing for the coming of God's grace. The words "it's gonna rain" assert the inevitability of the cleansing that is coming.
The chorus of the song is the heart of the message - "Rain down, all around the world we're singing/The Earth is dry but still I'm singing/Rain down, rain it down on me." The singer is expressing a desire for their own personal renewal as well as for the world around them, hoping that the rain will bring an end to spiritual drought. The lyrics emphasize the power of rain and water as a spiritual symbol, and the song relies on this traditional religious imagery to convey the desired message.
Throughout the verses, the singer's focus changes from the natural elements of rain and earth to the more inward, emotional reality of spiritual renewal. The lines "back to the start, my heart is heavy/feels like it's time to dream again" introduce themes of redemption and hope, highlighting the necessity of trusting in God to provide what is needed. The words "hope in my hands" show that the singer is ready to receive grace and renewal in their life, and the lyrics "give me strength to cross this water/keep my feet, don't let me falter" demonstrate the singer's acknowledgment of the difficult journey that lies ahead and the need for divine support.
Overall, "Rain Down" is a hopeful and uplifting song that conveys a desire for spiritual renewal and the belief that it is possible through the divine grace of God. It uses expertly crafted lyrics and imagery to communicate its message clearly and powerfully, making it a favorite of many Hillsong fans.
Line by Line Meaning
Looks like tonight, the sky is heavy
The sky seems to indicate that something is about to happen.
Feels like the winds, are gonna change
There is a strong sense that things are going to be different soon.
Beneath my feet, the Earth is ready
There is a sense that the world is waiting for something.
I know it's time, for heavens rain.
It feels like the right time for something big to happen, like a spiritual experience.
It's gonna rain, yeah yeah
There is a strong sense that something is coming.
Cause living water we desire,
The people desire a spiritual experience that will quench their thirst.
To flood our hearts with holy fire
They hope for a spiritual experience that is intense and transformative.
Rain down, all around the world we're singing
The spiritual experience is desired by people all over the world, and they are expressing this desire through singing.
Rain down, can you hear the Earth is singing
The earth is responding to the spiritual experience, and this can be felt by those seeking it.
Rain down, my heart is dry but still i'm singing
Even though they have not yet had a spiritual experience, they are preparing themselves for it and expressing their desire through song.
Rain down, rain it down on me.
The people are fully open and receptive to the spiritual experience they are seeking.
Back to the start, my heart is heavy
They are returning to a point where they can start anew and seek the experience they desire.
Feels like it's time, to dream again
There is a sense that it is time to start looking forward to something exciting.
I see the clouds, and yes i'm ready
They can sense that something is coming and they are fully prepared for it.
To dance upon, this barren land
They are excited to finally experience something in a place that has felt empty or barren.
Hope in my hands, yeah yeah
They are filled with hope and anticipation for what is to come.
Do not shut, do not shut, do not shut, the heavens
They are pleading for the heavens to remain open so that they can receive the spiritual experience they seek.
But open up, open up, open up, our hearts
They are ready and willing to receive the spiritual experience, and they ask that their hearts be open to it.
Rain down
The people are once again expressing their desire for the spiritual experience they seek.
(Rain down) Give me strength to cross this water,
They ask for strength to overcome any obstacles they may face while seeking the spiritual experience.
Keep my heart upon your altar, rain down
They ask that their hearts be kept open and receptive to the spiritual experience they are seeking.
(Rain down) Give me strength to cross this water
They reiterate their desire for strength and guidance.
Keep my feet, don't let me falter, rain down
They ask for guidance to keep themselves on the right path towards their spiritual experience.
(Hey,'ey,'ey)
An exclamation of excitement and anticipation.
Do not shut the heavens
They plead once again that the heavens remain open so that they can receive their spiritual experience.
But open up our hearts, open up our hearts,
They reiterate their desire to be fully receptive to the spiritual experience they seek.
Do not shut the heavens
They plead one final time that the heavens remain open so that they can receive their spiritual experience.
But open up my heart.
They ask to be personally guided towards the spiritual experience they seek.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: COFIELD, ELLIOTT, WATTS, WEST
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