Using his own contacts in the record business, Shepherd's father and manager, Ken Shepherd, helped his son land a major-label record deal with Giant Records. In 1995, his debut album was entitled Ledbetter Heights and featured original material and a few covers.
He recently converted to Catholicism and overcame an addiction problem, and that's become a theme of his current work. He is married to Hannah Gibson, daughter of Actor Mel Gibson.
Discography:
1995 - Ledbetter Heights
1997 - Trouble Is...
1999 - Live On
2004 - The Place You're In
2007 - 10 Days out...Blues from the Backroads
2011 - How I Go
Every Time It Rains
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band Lyrics
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Dust came dry
Rust takes hold
See it in the sky
You're gonna go every time it rains
Every time it rains
You run
Why you wanna run away?
Sky falls take it as a sign
Who knows what I'm gonna find
Every time it rains
When the rivers rise
You watch it all come down
See it in your eyes
It doesn't make a sound
Every time it rains
Every time it rains
Clouds come standin' in the doorway
You run
Why you wanna run away?
Sky falls take it as a sign
Who knows what I'm gonna find?
Every time it rains
Every time it rains
Clouds come standin' in the doorway
You run
Why you wanna run away?
Sky falls take it as a sign
Who knows what I'm gonna find?
Every time it rains
Every time it rains
Dust comes dry
Rust takes hold
You see it in the sky
You're gonna go
Every time it rains
Clouds come standin' in the doorway
You run
Why you wanna run away?
Sky falls take it as a sign
Who knows what I'm gonna find?
Every time it rains
yeah, every time it rains
Oh yea, every time it rains
Every time it rains
The lyrics to Every Time It Rains by the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band seem to be about a person who is constantly avoiding things in their life. The imagery of dust and rust taking hold suggests that the person has let things in their life become neglected or forgotten. However, when it starts to rain, the person realizes that it's time to face their problems and move forward. The line "sky falls take it as a sign" suggests that the rain is a sign for the person to take action.
The chorus repeats the idea that every time it rains, something important happens. The clouds come "standin' in the doorway" which could be interpreted as a metaphor for the person's problems or issues blocking their path. The person runs away from these problems, but the rain forces them to confront them. The lines "who knows what I'm gonna find" suggests that the person is uncertain about what they will discover when they face their problems, which can be both daunting and exciting.
Overall, the song has a message of facing problems head-on instead of running away. The rain is a metaphor for the challenges in life that cannot be ignored forever. The lyrics suggest that it's important to face these challenges with an open mind and spirit of exploration.
Line by Line Meaning
Dust came dry
Things were once lively and vibrant, but now there's only dryness and barrenness around.
Rust takes hold
That which was once shiny and new, now becomes corroded and worn out over time.
See it in the sky
The signs of change are already visible up above, even before the first raindrop falls.
You're gonna go every time it rains
No matter how hard you try to escape, every time it rains, you'll still have to face what's coming.
Every time it rains
The rain serves as a reminder that change and transformation is unavoidable and inevitable.
Clouds come standin' in the doorway
As the clouds roll in, you feel as if they're blocking your path and preventing you from moving forward.
You run
When faced with uncertainty or discomfort, it can be tempting to flee or try to escape the situation entirely.
Why you wanna run away?
Instead of running away from change, why not embrace it and see what happens?
Sky falls take it as a sign
When the rain starts to pour, it's a clear indicator that something significant is happening.
Who knows what I'm gonna find
There's no telling what insights or revelations may come from embracing change and facing the unknown head-on.
When the rivers rise
As the waters start to swell and overflow, it's a sign that things are changing and moving forward.
You watch it all come down
Amidst the chaos of a changing world, sometimes all you can do is watch and wait to see what happens.
See it in your eyes
Even when you try to hide your emotions, the signs of change are still visible in the way you look and act.
It doesn't make a sound
Change often happens quietly and without any fanfare – even when it's significant.
yeah, every time it rains
Despite the challenges that come with change, there's still something refreshing and renewing about every rainfall.
Oh yea, every time it rains
Each and every time it rains, it brings with it the potential for new growth, new opportunities, and new beginnings.
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