Singles ‘Hurt Me’ and ‘Falling Short’ confirmed her as one of the most exciting new songwriting talents, whilst DJ Koze’s disco edit of ‘Operator’ produced an instant dancefloor classic.
Second album Through Water marked a shift from adolescence into womanhood and from introverted bedroom producer to a more confident, conscious artist – lead single ‘Womxn’ proudly asserted her queer identity and a more assured, upbeat direction.
Holly has since asserted herself as a successful writer and top liner within the music industry, having recently signed publishing with Young and Sony, and returning with her own original music with ‘‘32 Floors’. A bold reintroduction to Låpsley as an artist, ‘‘32 Floors’ is a song about falling in love - but also, into obsession - ahead of much more music to follow soon.
My Love Was Like the Rain
Låpsley Lyrics
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My love was like the rain
Not the sweet sound after the drought
But the pain of it hard on your back in a storm
Remember when you said
My love was like the sea
You said I had the arctic inside of me
Remember when you said
My love was like a rose
Not the sweet bloom
But the pain as it scratches your hand
Remember when you said
My love was like the sky
Not the big blue
But the unknown black
(Ooh)
So I embodied these elements (ooh)
So I embodied these elements
I wear them like a fragrance (ooh)
Remember when you said
I'm a wildfire in the wind
Not the hot coals in December
Remember when you said
I'm a Lily in the spring
So sad but so beautiful
Remember when you said
My love was like the rain
Not the sweet sound after the drought
But the pain of it hard on your back in the storm
(But the pain of it hard on your back in the storm)
(Ooh)
So I embodied these elements (ooh)
So I embodied these elements
I wear them like a fragrance (ooh ooh)
So I embodied these elements (ooh)
So I embodied these elements
I wear them like a fragrance (ooh)
In "My Love Was Like the Rain," Låpsley paints a portrait of a failed relationship, using metaphors to illustrate her partner's descriptions of her love. She remembers the specific moments when her partner said her love was like different forces of nature: rain, sea, rose, sky, wildfire, and Lily. Each of these comparisons conveys a certain kind of pain, whether it's the sting of rainfall or the thorns of a rose. Despite all of this, Låpsley accepts and embodies these elements of nature as part of who she is. She wears them like a fragrance, suggesting that even though the relationship ended, she still carries these experiences with her as a part of her identity.
The lyrics in "My Love Was Like the Rain" offer several lessons for listeners about love and relationships. One of the most important is the idea that love can manifest in many different forms, and it's up to us to embrace those manifestations and make them a part of who we are. Even when a relationship ends, we can carry the lessons and experiences we gained from it to future relationships and personal growth. Additionally, the song serves as a reminder that love and pain are often intertwined. Just as the rain can be beautiful and nourishing but also uncomfortable and painful, so too can love bring both joy and sadness.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember when you said
Recalling a conversation where the singer had previously made a comparison about the nature of the singer's love.
My love was like the rain
The love the singer gave was not just refreshing or reviving, but also brought pain and discomfort in the midst of a harsh storm.
Not the sweet sound after the drought
The rain mentioned was not a gentle, soothing sound heard after a prolonged dry spell, but rather a chaotic force during the stormy season.
But the pain of it hard on your back in a storm
The artist experiences the unpleasant sensation of raindrops hitting their back strongly during the storm, reflecting how harsh the love felt at times.
My love was like the sea
The singer's love is immense, vast and deep, like an uncharted ocean.
Not a big pool in a tropical
The love is not shallow, nor confined to a cozy and common space like a tropical pool, but rather goes beyond the boundaries of the familiar.
You said I had the arctic inside of me
The singer's love reflects the cold, mysterious and unexplored areas of the Arctic, and is a part of them.
My love was like a rose
The love the singer gives off has thorns, is sharp and not just smooth or pleasant.
Not the sweet bloom
The artist's love is not just the visually striking, fragrant and attractive part of the rose, but also includes the discomfort caused by thorns.
But the pain as it scratches your hand
The love's pain is like the unexpected scratch from the rose's thorns, a sharp and uncomfortable reminder that the fragility of beauty brings pain.
My love was like the sky
The vastness and boundlessness of the sky form part of the singer's love, and how it extends beyond human grasp or understanding.
Not the big blue
This love is not just the iconic blue of the sky or inanimate qualities, but is rather black and undefined, holding promise and darkness.
But the unknown black
The love is like the veiled unknown of the dark sky, with all its intricacies and promising possibilities.
So I embodied these elements (ooh)
I embody these elements of rain, sea, rose and sky to represent my intricate and complex love.
I wear them like a fragrance (ooh)
I carry all these elements with me as I go around, and display them like a scent or essence that lingers.
I'm a wildfire in the wind
The artist is like fire, uncontrollable and powerful, and her love is like the blazing wildfire that spreads uncontrollably in the wind.
Not the hot coals in December
The love is not like the cozy warmth of hot coal in winter, but rather the sharp, all-consuming inferno of wildfire that cannot be tamed.
I'm a Lily in the spring
The singer is like a lily, a fragile but beautiful flower, whose beauty can be short-lived yet poignant in meaning.
So sad but so beautiful
The love, like the lily, is beautiful in a sad and bittersweet way, adding depth and complexity to its nature.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Holly Lapsley Fletcher, Joe Brown
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dabo777
Remember when you said
My love was like the rain
Not the sweet sound after the drought
But the pain of it hard on your back in a storm
Remember when you said
My love was like the sea
Not a big pool in a tropical
You said I had the arctic inside of me
Remember when you said
My love was like a rose
Not the sweet bloom
But the pain as it scratches your hand
Remember when you said
My love was like the sky
Not the big blue
But the unknown black
(Ooh)
So I embodied these elements (ooh)
So I embodied these elements
I wear them like a fragrance (ooh)
Remember when you said
I'm a wildfire in the wind
Not the hot coals in December
Remember when you said
I'm a Lily in the spring
So sad but so beautiful
Remember when you said
My love was like the rain
Not the sweet sound after the drought
But the pain of it hard on your back in the storm
(But the pain of it hard on your back in the storm)
(Ooh)
So I embodied these elements (ooh)
So I embodied these elements
I wear them like a fragrance (ooh ooh)
So I embodied these elements (ooh)
So I embodied these elements
I wear them like a fragrance (ooh)
@majesticcasual
excited to hear the rest of the EP. this is so good already and the video so beautiful... ❤️😭
@plsarguewithme2665
OwO did u add this to the indie playlist already? Causs if u did, thank you... If u you will, thank you still.
@mitoproducer1075
This looks like from a movie. What a great photography and art direction.
@NathanCassinvideos
Makes me think of the Céline Sciamma's movie "Tomboy"
@ha02fernandes63
@@NathanCassinvideos Or the belgian movie Playground
@SuxxxMyDixxx
This song makes me wanna dance in tears.
@daedae3117
YES.
@tynesiastevens6520
Ill dance with yall
@AscentofTrollbane
tf do that mean?
@Prinses0708
Nobody:
Me at 3am: SO I EMBODY THESE ELEMENTS