The band originally started in 1997. They first specialized in remixes, and became known after the release of their mix of "Tequila", by Terrorvision. They were championed by British dance guru Norman Cook, whose DJ sets regularly included their work. Their sound was similar to his, to the extent that some people mistakenly believed Mint Royale to be a pseudonym for Cook himself. Their first album, On the Ropes was released in late 1999, and though it was not a big sales hit, some songs from it have achieved recognition. The single "Don't Falter", featuring Lauren Laverne from Kenickie, was a minor hit in the British charts. The song "From Rusholme with Love" has been made recognisable through its extensive use in film and television series soundtracks. Notable examples include the theme tune for the film Kung Pow! Enter The Fist, as well as being present on the soundtrack of the films Vanilla Sky, Get Carter, Serendipity and the television series ALIAS and Spaced. The song "Because I'm Worth It" has also been used as the theme tune for the Jamie Theakston and Zoë Ball chat show The Priory.
The band released their second album, Dancehall Places, in 2002, and afterwards embarked on a series of live shows and a UK tour in 2003
Mint Royale returned to the studio to start writing and recording their third album in the April of 2004. The next few months were a turbulent time for Mint Royale with founding member Chris Baker parting company with the band. However, Neil and the resident vocalists returned to the studio to complete the recording of the third album (January 2005) and the result was ‘See You In The Morning’. In 2005 the group released "Waiting in the Rain" on the "Wait for You" EP - a remix of Singin' in the Rain, which was featured in the January 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI commercial. It reached initially #20 on the UK Singles Chart after it was released as a single (remixed and renamed as "Singing In the Rain"). This version also features on the album "See You in the Morning".
Neil Claxton ended Mint Royale on March 16, 2016, releasing the single "Time" along with some goodbye messages. until 2016. In 2020, Claxton returned to releasing music under the Mint Royale name.
Singin' In The Rain
Mint Royale Lyrics
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And it's rainin' cats and dogs!
Typical tropical, I go on vacation and Mother Nature gives up on me
Yeah, what a lady
Thanks for at least sendin' it down pre-heated!
Doesn't seem to bother the natives, though
Back home it gets no one laughin', and here they even sing to it
And it sure sounds familiar, oh well
I'm singin' in the rain, just singin' in the rain
What a glorious feeling, I'm happy again
I'm laughin' at clouds, so dark up above
The sun's in my heart and I'm ready for love
Let the stormy clouds chase, everyone from the place
Come on with the rain, got a smile on my face
I walk down the lane with a happy refrain
I'm singin', just singin' in the rain
Let it rain all day
I'm singin' in the rain, just singin' in the rain
What a glorious feeling, I'm happy again
I'm laughin' at clouds, so dark up above
The sun's in my heart and I'm ready for love
Let the stormy clouds chase, everyone from the place
Come on with the rain, got a smile on my face
I walk down the lane with a happy refrain
I'm singin' and dancin' in the rain
Let it rain all day
I'm singin' in the rain, just singin' in the rain
What a glorious feeling, I'm happy again
I'm laughin' at clouds, so dark up above
The sun's in my heart and I'm ready for love
Let the stormy clouds chase, everyone from the place
Come on with the rain, got a smile on my face
I walk down the lane with a happy refrain
I am singin' and dancin' just getting wet in the rain
Let it rain all day
Buckets of sunshine that bring me your love
Buckets of sunshine that bring me your love
Let it rain all day, I love the rainy day
We got sunshine, everyday
The lyrics of Mint Royale's song "Singin' In The Rain" express the singer's disappointment and frustration as he experiences a rainy day in a tropical location where he had come to escape cold and dreary weather. He perceives the locals to be unfazed by the rain, and even more mystifyingly, they seem to be singing and dancing in the rain. The lyrics take a turn towards positivity as the singer decides to join in the rain-making revelry and accepts that sometimes, the rain can be a cause of joy and celebration.
The song subverts the typical convention of associating rain with something negative and depressing, and instead presents it as something that can evoke happiness and bliss. It highlights the notions of resilience, contentment, and adaptability in the face of adverse situations. The lyrics also suggest the power of music in bringing people together and spreading joy.
Line by Line Meaning
My God, you fly thousands of miles to get some sun
I can't believe I travelled so far just to get some sun
And it's rainin' cats and dogs!
But it's pouring rain instead!
Typical tropical, I go on vacation and Mother Nature gives up on me
This is the typical tropical vacation, where the rain comes full force
Yeah, what a lady
Oh well, I guess I can't do anything about it
Thanks for at least sendin' it down pre-heated!
But at least the rain is warm
Doesn't seem to bother the natives, though
The locals don't seem to mind the rain
Back home it gets no one laughin', and here they even sing to it
Back home, rain is not typically enjoyable but here, they even sing in the rain
Must be some voodoo rain chant or somethin', humph!
Maybe they have some sort of magic or ritual for enjoying the rain
And it sure sounds familiar, oh well
The melody they sing in the rain sounds familiar, but I don't remember exactly where from
I'm singin' in the rain, just singin' in the rain
But I'm going to join them and sing in the rain too
What a glorious feeling, I'm happy again
It's actually a great feeling and I'm happy again
I'm laughin' at clouds, so dark up above
I'm even laughing at the dark clouds above
The sun's in my heart and I'm ready for love
I feel the warmth inside me and I'm ready for love
Let the stormy clouds chase, everyone from the place
I don't care about the stormy clouds or who they chase away
Come on with the rain, got a smile on my face
I welcome the rain and have a smile on my face
I walk down the lane with a happy refrain
I walk down the lane and sing happily
I'm singin', just singin' in the rain
I'm singing in the rain
Let it rain all day
And I want it to keep raining all day
I'm singin' and dancin' in the rain
And I'm even dancing in the rain
Buckets of sunshine that bring me your love
The pouring rain is like buckets of sunshine bringing me love
Let it rain all day, I love the rainy day
I hope it rains all day because I love the rain
We got sunshine, everyday
Even when it rains, we still have sunshine every day
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Arthur Freed, Nacio Herb Brown
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@benWTL
Storytime. When this first came out in 2008 and George Sampson danced to it in the BGT finals, it was the most inspirational thing I had ever heard or seen.
I was six years old. I did tap and ballet at the local dance company about 5 minutes away from home every Saturday morning before 9AM. It was my first real passion, the first talent I had. I performed at theatres and in front of an actual audience, and I was happy.
Then J.S. came along. I won't name and shame him, but he was another six year old in my class. More importantly, he was one of the reasons why I crushed my dreams of being a dancer and threw them away. I was no longer 'just a kid who wanted to dance'. I was girly, gay, stupid etc... whatever else he called me. I was strange, as a boy, for liking the colour pink. I was teased for going to school with painted that I let my sister do. Everything I did that was 'feminine' or relating to dancing, pink, or ballet was wrong.
It hurt. It really hurt, and now, 15 years later, it hurts the most because I don't dance professionally anymore. J.S. relentlessly bullied me to the point that I CONVINCED my parents to stop taking me to dance classes, full stop. Never again. I dropped all my passions and aspirations for what someone else, and society overall, labelled as 'wrong' for a young boy to like. I was a victim of the societal pressure to not act like a 'girl' and toxic masculinity. Yes, I know some of you HATE that phrase, but it's real, look it up.
I stopped dancing because of him. I don't 'do dance' anymore.
In early January 2021, I was sat on the bus on the way to the beach to chill and do some reading, when I remembered this song. I started to play it, thinking it would be a cute nostalgia trip, but no.
Holy fuck. It brought up all the emotions I felt at six years old, all at once. I left the bus looking like a mess, avoiding eye contact while trying to wipe my tears.
I forgot just how much I loved dancing. In that moment, it all came back to me as a reminder that it was my strongest passion, my strongest talent.
I still like the colour pink. I still fucking hate J.S. The only thing that's changed is I'm passionately gay and instead of dancing, I write poetry. This whole experience led me to write a piece for my first self-published anthology, '18 MONTHS'.
Basically, hearing this fills me with both pure sorrow and joy and takes me back to that time in my life. It's 2008, I'm six years old again, doing tap and ballet on Saturday mornings at 9AM. I'm watching George Sampson in the BGT finals while this song is playing. I like dancing. Life is good.
@eliway6969
This was visionary when it came out. Still sounds fresh as hell 14 years later
@leandrotaylor5025
Fr ahead of its time!
@tokiisradical5760
true shit man
@RefraQ
oh hey
@Michael-ul1dw
Heard this again yesterday for first time in ages. Proper good beat to it. Awesome
@SameBasicRiff
Seriously!
@raceingperson7644
this is possibly the most nostalgic song ever made imo
@SameBasicRiff
up there with nosebleed section - hilltop hoods
@teem5642
True
@haraldsson3495
yup lol partially because it is a remake of a song way back from the 50s. that helps the nostalgic element.