The Little Birdy EP was released on October 6, 2003 and reached a peak of number 27 on the Australian singles charts. Relapse reached number 16 on the Triple J Hottest 100 while Baby Blue reached number 25. The follow up This Is a Love Song EP was released on March 1 and debuted at number 22 on the Australian singles charts on March 8.
On 1 October 2004 the band released their highly anticipated debut album, BigBigLove, which includes new versions of Beautiful (renamed Beautiful to Me) and Relapse. It also includes I Should've Known with its original title of "Andy Warhol". It met with generally good critical reaction.
The bands follow up album titled Hollywood was released October 2006 and debuted at 9 on the Aria charts. The songs Come On Come On and Bodies were big hits in Australia.
In May 2009, Little Birdy released their third album Confetti, with their first single Summarize and Brother, which features Paul Kelly on backing vocals and harmonica.
Katy's brothers Luke Steele and Jake Steele are also in the band The Sleepy Jackson with Luke also featuring in the band Empire of the Sun.
Now the Rain Is Falling...
Little Birdy Lyrics
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You and me are in this together
I cry, I cry 'cause you're not here at all
I cannot be the only one
I am not last
I am not the only one Sorry
I thought you would grow
I tune into love, then I see it all
Start to crumble
I needed your heart
Baby I want you painted on my skin
I understand what you've become
But with love and life and trust and happiness
You'd be a fool not to know that you'd be missed
I am not last
I am not the only one sorry
I thought you would grow
Everybody else needs somebody
I tune into love then I see it all
Start to crumble
I needed your heart for me, you
Now the rain is falling
Now the rain is falling
Now the rain is falling
Now the rain is falling
Wait, my open eyes are sorry now
You and me are in this together
I cry, I cry 'cause you're not here at all
I cannot be the only one
"Now the Rain is Falling" by Little Birdy is a melancholy song that speaks of heartache and longing for someone who is no longer there. The opening lines of the song reveal a sense of regret as the singer realizes the pain of having lost their loved one. The line "wait, my open eyes are sorry now" suggests that the singer has come to understand the cost of their actions and wishes they had done things differently. The lines "you and me are in this together" create a sense of partnership but the following line "I cry, I cry 'cause you're not here at all" leads to the realization that the partnership is no longer there.
The chorus of the song reinforces the theme of loneliness and the desire for companionship. The line "I am not last, I am not the only one sorry" suggests that the singer is not the only one who has made mistakes and regrets. They then express their disappointment that the person they loved did not grow with them, and that everyone needs somebody. The line "I tune into love then I see it all start to crumble" expresses the idea that love is fragile and can break down easily.
The bridge of the song expresses yearning for someone who is no longer there. The line "baby I want you painted on my skin" suggests that the singer wants to be close to their loved one, even if only in memory. They then express an understanding of the choices their loved one has made but express the hope that they will someday realize what they have lost.
Overall, "Now the Rain is Falling" is a poignant song that speaks to the pain of losing someone you love and the desire for human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait, my open eyes are sorry now
I am now realizing my mistakes and I regret my actions
You and me are in this together
We are both involved in this situation and must face it together
I cry, I cry 'cause you're not here at all
I am upset and emotional because I miss your presence and support
I cannot be the only one
I need someone else to be there for me and share the burden
I am not last
I am not the only one who needs help and support
I thought you would grow
I had hoped that you would mature and become more reliable
Everybody else needs somebody
We all need others to rely on and support us
I tune into love then I see it all
I understand and appreciate the importance of love and connection
Start to crumble
Things are falling apart and becoming difficult
I needed your heart for me, you
I needed your love and support to help me through this difficult time
Baby I want you painted on my skin
I want to feel close and connected to you
I understand what you've become
I recognize the person you have changed into
But with love and life and trust and happiness
If we had love, trust, and happiness, we could overcome our problems
You'd be a fool not to know that you'd be missed
You should know that your absence would be felt and you are valued
Now the rain is falling
Things are getting worse and becoming overwhelming
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watercheck Chen
Wait, my open eyes are sorry now
You and me are in this together
I cry, I cry 'cause you're not here at all
I cannot be the only one
I am not last
I am not the only one Sorry
I thought you would grow
Everybody else needs somebody
I tune into love, then I see it all
Start to crumble
I needed your heart
Baby I want you painted on my skin
I understand what you've become
But with love and life and trust and happiness
You'd be a fool not to know that you'd be missed
I am not last
I am not the only one sorry
I thought you would grow
Everybody else needs somebody
I tune into love then I see it all
Start to crumble
I needed your heart for me, you
Now the rain is falling
Now the rain is falling
Now the rain is falling
Now the rain is falling
Wait, my open eyes are sorry now
You and me are in this together
I cry, I cry 'cause you're not here at all
I cannot be the only one
87walker
The most beautiful song I have ever heard. Lost track of how many times i've listened to it! Little birdy are in my opinion the best band worldwide & of all time.
Alvaro Ochoa
Siempre que alguna chica me rechazaba, de una u otra manera, llegaba otra vez a esta hermosa canción.
Gracias Lockie :D
watercheck Chen
Wait, my open eyes are sorry now
You and me are in this together
I cry, I cry 'cause you're not here at all
I cannot be the only one
I am not last
I am not the only one Sorry
I thought you would grow
Everybody else needs somebody
I tune into love, then I see it all
Start to crumble
I needed your heart
Baby I want you painted on my skin
I understand what you've become
But with love and life and trust and happiness
You'd be a fool not to know that you'd be missed
I am not last
I am not the only one sorry
I thought you would grow
Everybody else needs somebody
I tune into love then I see it all
Start to crumble
I needed your heart for me, you
Now the rain is falling
Now the rain is falling
Now the rain is falling
Now the rain is falling
Wait, my open eyes are sorry now
You and me are in this together
I cry, I cry 'cause you're not here at all
I cannot be the only one
Alvaro Ochoa
Thanks
M3&
😊👍
Theshuttergrind
My old roommate he's Aussie and showed me this and other songs of Little birdie a few years ago and later he gave me an ep from them, he said he got in when he was studying in Perth, or I guess it was Freemantle, or somewhere around west Oz. Anyway, this is a really good song. My sister has the ep now, and she loves it. =)
Emily Pickett
i watched lockie leonard's show on cbbc and i was searching for it for ageeees and loved it!! finally found it <3 :)
YuanDa
風很大，都繞過我的靈魂。
Theshuttergrind
I like this band =)
luis hernandez
BEAUTIFUL...