Pray for Rain
Massive Attack Lyrics
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A system failure left behind
And their necks crane
As they turn to pray for rain
And their necks crane
Dull residue of what once was
A shattered cloud of swirling dovesAnd their eyes change
As they learn to see through flames
And their necks crane
As they turn to pray for rain
Their eyes change
As they learn to see through flames
And their necks crane
As they turn to pray for rain (pray for rain)
Drops on rocks fall fast and fleeting
Hearts and wings commence to beating
Woods unseen with all believing
Vision walls fall all receding
Vision walls fall all receding
Drops on rocks come fast and fleeting
Rhythm laws unleash their meaning
Usher us into the dreaming
Vision walls fall all receding
Hearts and wings commence to beating
All unending all completing
Vision walls fall fast and fleeting
Vision walls fall all revealing
Vision walls fall all revealing
Vision walls fall all revealing
Vision walls fall all revealing
In deepest hollow of our minds
A system failure left behind
Dull residue of what once was
A shattered cloud of swirling doves
And their eyes changed
As they learned to see through flames
And their necks craned
As they prayed for rain
The lyrics of Massive Attack's song Pray for Rain carry a powerful message and imagery of destruction, chaos, and hope. The song talks about a system failure that has left a residue of what once was, and people are now left to pray for rain, which would be a symbol of hope in the midst of despair. The first stanza describes the people's pain and suffering, as they look up to the sky, hoping for relief from the chaos that surrounds them.
The second stanza paints a picture of drops falling on rocks, and hearts and wings beginning to beat, symbolizing the people's resilience and hope for a better tomorrow. The woods become unseen, and the vision walls fall receding, suggesting that the people's perspective and mindset are shifting in response to the chaos.
The final stanza repeats the first two, but this time with slight alterations. The dull residue of what once was is now replaced by the shattered cloud of swirling doves, and their eyes changed as they learned to see through flames, suggesting that the people have gained a new perspective and understanding of their situation. The song ends with the same haunting refrain of people craning their necks to pray for rain.
Overall, the lyrics of Pray for Rain are an allegory of people's struggle in the face of chaos and destruction, and their ultimate hope for renewal and regeneration through trials and tribulations.
Line by Line Meaning
In deepest hollow of our minds
Referring to the recesses of our thoughts and consciousness
A system failure left behind
A malfunctioning or breakdown of a previously functioning system or structure
And their necks crane
The physical act of stretching one's neck in anticipation or hope for something
As they turn to pray for rain
The act of invoking a higher power for a solution or resolution to a problem
Dull residue of what once was
A faded, muted reminder of a past state or condition
A shattered cloud of swirling doves
A broken image of purity and peace, possibly a reference to the aftermath of war
And their eyes change
A transformation in the way one perceives or understands something
As they learn to see through flames
A figurative vision of seeing past destruction or devastation
Drops on rocks fall fast and fleeting
The transience and fragility of moments and experiences
Hearts and wings commence to beating
A metaphorical sense of exhilaration or soaring emotion
Woods unseen with all believing
A mystical or spiritual allusion to uncharted territory or untapped potential
Vision walls fall all receding
The breaking down of psychological or emotional barriers
Rhythm laws unleash their meaning
The revelation of patterns or hidden order in the chaos of existence
Usher us into the dreaming
A sense of being swept away into a magical or imaginative realm
All unending all completing
A paradoxical state of both eternal and final completion
Vision walls fall all revealing
Continued dismantling of internal barriers, resulting in a more authentic understanding of self
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Babatunde Omoroga Adebimpe, Robert Del Naja, Grantley Evan Marshall, Neil James Davidge
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In deepest hollow of our minds
A system failure left behind
And their necks crane
As they turn to pray for rain
And their necks crane
Dull residue of what once was
A shattered cloud of swirling doves
And their eyes change
As they learn to see through flames
And their necks crane
As they turn to pray for rain
And their eyes change
As they learn to see through flames
And their necks crane
As they turn to pray for rain
Drops on rocks fall fast and fleeting
Hearts and wings commence to beating
Woods unseen with all believing
Vision walls fall all receding
Vision walls fall all receding
Drops on rocks come fast and fleeting
Rhythm laws unleash their meaning
Usher us into the dreaming
Vision walls fall all receding
Hearts and wings commence to beating
All unending all completing
Vision walls fall fast and fleeting
Vision walls fall all revealing
Vision walls fall all revealing
Vision walls fall all revealing
Vision walls fall all revealing
In deepest hollow of our minds
A system failure left behind
Dull residue of what once was
A shattered cloud of swirling doves
And their eyes changed
As they learned to see through flames
And their necks craned
As they prayed for rain
@allenkirk555
Pray For Rain:
Composer: Kirk Allen
Composer: Johnny McDaid
Composer: Jonny Quinn
Composer: Andrew Taggart
Composer: Mark McClelland
Composer: Casey Harris
Composer: Iain Archer
Composer, Vocals: George Ezra
Written By:
Kirk Allen, Jonathan Graham Quinn, Mark Peter McClelland, George Ezra,
Casey Harris, John McDaid
Produced And Performed By:
Massive Violent Attack & George Ezra
© 2018 Parlophone Records
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