The group was formed sometime in 2010 when a producer known only as RΠЯ sta… Read Full Bio ↴The group was formed sometime in 2010 when a producer known only as RΠЯ started seeking out someone with whom to perform newly written songs. Through a mutual friend, Sarah P. was introduced to RΠЯ, and they soon began to perform together. The band name was conceived as a pun on Kypseli, a neighbourhood of Athens. The band has completed four North American and three European headline tours, performing in 63 cities across 18 countries so far. They have also played at numerous festivals around the world, including Coachella Festival, Parklife, The Great Escape, and Fun Fun Fun.
On 17 January 2014, Sarah P. announced she was no longer in Keep Shelly in Athens. In March 2014 the band announced a new singer, Myrtha. In 2017, the band released a new LP, Philokalia, armed with another new singer, Jessica Bell.
In 2021 the main member of Keep Shelly in Athens announces a new collaborative singles series with guest vocalists from around the world.

Silent Rain
Keep Shelly In Athens Lyrics

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Down the dark of life, of life
Colours growing rife
And everything relates, relates
Mysteries and fates

Raining over
Raining over me

Still within the light, the light
Self-deluding sight
Don't you mind the pain
Now we've learned to feign, to feign

Raining over
Raining over me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Silent Rain by Keep Shelly In Athens seem to be an observation of life's complexities and contradictions. The opening lines speak of the dark and colorful aspects of life that seemingly coexist with each other. The following lines talk about the related mysteries and fates that accompany these aspects. The lines "down the dark of life, of life, colours growing rife, and everything relates, relates, mysteries and fates" give the impression of a certain acceptance of these paradoxes.

The chorus "raining over, raining over me" could be interpreted as a metaphor for life's challenges and how they seem to have an undeniable influence over us. In the second verse, the lyrics take a more reflective tone. It speaks of being self-deluded within the light, where we have learned to feign or pretend not to feel the pain that comes with the dark. The lines "still within the light, the light, self-deluding sight, don't you mind the pain, now we've learned to feign, to feign" give the impression of the struggle between perception and actual reality.

Overall, the song conveys a message of acceptance towards the disparities of life and an acknowledgment of the complexities of human existence. The lyrics suggest that there may be more to our experiences than what meets the eye.

Line by Line Meaning

Down the dark of life, of life
Navigating through the challenging aspect of our daily existence.

Colours growing rife
Seeing the beauty in everything around us and appreciating its vibrancy.

And everything relates, relates
Finding connections within everything, every action, and every decision we make.

Mysteries and fates
Understanding things which are still under explanation and not yet deciphered and the roles they play in our destiny.

Raining over
The feeling of absolute immersion in something that is beyond our control.

Raining over me
The overwhelming sensation of feeling trapped in a situation that seems unescapable.

Still within the light, the light
Despite everything seeming bleak, we can still find hope and positivity within ourselves.

Self-deluding sight
Ignoring the reality and instead convincing ourselves of what we think is right.

Don't you mind the pain
Telling someone not to worry about the pain of heartbreak, loss, or sadness, indicating that it is a part of life's cyclical nature.

Now we've learned to feign, to feign
Realizing that we have buried our real emotions within ourselves and started pretending to be okay.

Writer(s): Panagiotis Tsiakalos

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