Moon Hooch is a Brooklyn-based collaboarative trio (Mike Wilbur - tenor sax… Read Full Bio ↴Moon Hooch is a Brooklyn-based collaboarative trio (Mike Wilbur - tenor saxophone, Wenzl McGowen - tenor saxophone, James Muschler - drums) that formed in the summer of 2010. Their music is a fusion of house, dance, drum and bass, jazz, world, and classical music. In the past year or so, they have made a mark on their listeners (and general passersby) in the city by playing in public places (like Central Park, Brooklyn subway stations, etc.), and will be joining Mike Doughty on his fall 2011 tour. Like them on Facebook, if you dare (it has links to their bandcamp and music).

Rainy Day
Moon Hooch Lyrics

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Only you can free yourself
So don't hide from what's inside
Only you can be yourself
So don't try to live and hide
Only you can free yourself
So don't hide from what's inside
Only you can be yourself
So don't try to live and hide

What are you hiding from
What are you hiding from
What are you hiding from
It's you
It's you
It's you
It's you
What are you hiding from
What are you hiding from
What are you hiding from
It's you
It's you

It's you
It's you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Rainy Day" by Moon Hooch revolve around the idea of self-discovery and acceptance. The repeated phrases "Only you can free yourself" and "Only you can be yourself" emphasize the importance of looking inward and acknowledging one's true self. The lines "So don't try to live and hide" encourage the listener to live authentically and not to be afraid of showing their true selves to the world.

The chorus of "What are you hiding from? It's you" serves as a reminder that the only obstacle in the way of self-discovery and acceptance is oneself. The phrase "It's you" is repeated over and over again, emphasizing the idea that the solution to one's problems is within oneself.

Overall, the lyrics of "Rainy Day" urge the listener to embrace their true selves and to not be afraid of what they find within.

Line by Line Meaning

Only you can free yourself
You are the only one who can break free from any limitations or restraints that might be holding you back in life.

So don't hide from what's inside
Do not avoid or ignore your feelings, thoughts or true identity, instead confront them to understand and grow from them.

Only you can be yourself
No one else can be you, so do not try to be someone else or change yourself to try to fit in or please others.

So don't try to live and hide
Avoiding your true self and living in denial won't make your problems or struggles disappear, you have to face them and overcome them.

What are you hiding from
A question directed towards the listener, asking them what they are avoiding or hiding from in their life.

It's you
The answer to the question, pointing out that the source of what the person is hiding from is within themselves.

Contributed by Thomas I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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