Downpour
Mason Proper Lyrics


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your voice is going hollow when
ever the night starts caving in
the walls are growing thin
but i think they'll hold

at least another hour or so
they'll keep off the onslaught
they'll keep out the downpour
can we ask for more?

i'll find you something shiny
to distract you from all that might ensue
just keep it close to you
but don't tell a soul

goes double for your own, you know
but when i go, i'm not gone




i'm just too close for your eyes
to focus on

Overall Meaning

In Mason Proper's song "Downpour," the lyrics reflect the feeling of impending doom during a moment of vulnerability. The singer's voice is hollow as they describe how the walls are thinning and the night is caving in. Despite the ominous atmosphere, they believe the walls will hold for a bit longer. The singer tries to find a distraction in something shiny to keep their partner's mind off of what might happen, but warns them not to tell anyone about it. The lyrics then reveal that although the singer might appear gone, they are simply too close for their partner's eyes to focus on.


The repetition of the phrase "keep out the downpour" emphasizes the danger that is coming and the precarious nature of the situation. The references to walls growing thin and the night caving in create a sense of claustrophobia and vulnerability, which is heightened by the singer's attempts to find a distraction for their partner. The revelation that the singer is still present, despite their absence, adds a layer of complexity to the song's meaning and suggests that the fear and danger being experienced are internal.


Line by Line Meaning

your voice is going hollow when
Your voice is becoming weak and empty when


ever the night starts caving in
Especially when the night begins to feel oppressive


the walls are growing thin
The walls seem to be weakening


but i think they'll hold
But I believe they can still withstand the pressure


at least another hour or so
Maybe for another hour or a little longer


they'll keep off the onslaught
They will protect us from the storm of emotions


they'll keep out the downpour
They will prevent the outpouring of emotions


can we ask for more?
Can we expect anything else?


i'll find you something shiny
I'll get you something attractive to look at


to distract you from all that might ensue
To divert your attention from what might happen


just keep it close to you
Keep it with you at all times


but don't tell a soul
But don't let anyone know


goes double for your own, you know
Especially for your personal thoughts, as you already know


but when i go, i'm not gone
But when I'm gone, I'm not really gone


i'm just too close for your eyes
I'm still around, but too close for you to see


to focus on
Clearly and directly pay attention to




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