Rainmaker
Iron Maiden攀 Lyrics
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And was searching for the truth
I heard a choir of angels calling out my name
I had the feeling that my life would never be the same again
I turned my face towards the barren sun
And I know of the pain that you feel the same as me
And I dream of the rain as it falls upon the leaves
They are sealed and are now washed away
[Chorus:]
You tell me we can start the rain
You tell me that we all can change
You tell me we can find something to wash the tears away
You tell me we can start the rain
You tell me that we all can change
You tell me we can find something to wash the tears
And I know of the pain that you feel the same as me
And I dream of the rain as it falls upon the leaves
And the cracks in the ground like the cracks are in our lives
They are sealed and now far away
[Chorus]
And I know of the pain that you feel the same as me
And I dream of the rain as it falls upon the leaves
And the cracks in the ground like the cracks are in our lives
They are sealed and now far away
The song "Rainmaker" by Iron Maiden appears on their 2003 album "Dance of Death." The lyrics seem to be about a person who is searching for truth and finds hope in the idea that they can start anew and make changes in their life. The lyrics suggest that the pain felt by the singer is relatable, and that everyone has experienced suffering at some point. The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, offers the idea that the rain (presumably representing healing and change) can start if people work together.
The singer describes wandering in the desert, perhaps symbolizing a feeling of being lost or alone. The choir of angels could represent a divine intervention or a realization that there is hope beyond the despair. The imagery of the rain represents a cleansing or purifying force that can wash away the cracks in both the ground and people's lives. The repeated phrase, "You tell me" suggests that the singer is listening to someone else who is offering them guidance or wisdom. The message is one of hope and the power of both individual and collective action.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was wandering in the desert
During a time of confusion and aimlessness in life
And was searching for the truth
A quest for knowledge that would bring purpose
I heard a choir of angels calling out my name
A spiritual experience of feeling recognized and valued
I had the feeling that my life would never be the same again
An impactful realization that alters the course of one's life
I turned my face towards the barren sun
Facing a difficult reality with determination and courage
And I know of the pain that you feel the same as me
Empathy for the struggle and hardships of others
And I dream of the rain as it falls upon the leaves
A vision of hope and renewal in a natural setting
And the cracks in our lives like the cracks upon the ground
The imperfections and struggles in life that affect us all
They are sealed and are now washed away
A transformative change that brings healing and resolution
You tell me we can start the rain
Encouragement and belief in the power to create positive change
You tell me that we all can change
A reminder that growth and progress are possible for everyone
You tell me we can find something to wash the tears away
A hopeful outlook for overcoming pain and sadness
And the cracks in the ground like the cracks are in our lives
The connection between the natural world and human existence
They are sealed and now far away
The positive effects of transformative change are permanent
[Chorus:]
The repetition of hopeful messages of positive change
And I know of the pain that you feel the same as me
Empathy for the struggle and hardships of others
And I dream of the rain as it falls upon the leaves
A vision of hope and renewal in a natural setting
And the cracks in the ground like the cracks are in our lives
The imperfections and struggles in life that affect us all
They are sealed and now far away
A transformative change that brings healing and resolution
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