Rainy Day
No Hope For the Kids Lyrics


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I stuffed myself with pills today
Doesn't seem too be working
I'm suicidal in every way
And it feels like I'm burning

It's a rainy day
It's a rainy day
My life just slip through my hands
Just to fade away





Overall Meaning

The lyrics to No Hope For the Kids' song "Rainy Day" delve into themes of desperation, hopelessness, and suicidal ideation. The opening line, "I stuffed myself with pills today," immediately sets a dark tone and suggests a sense of self-destructive behavior. The following line, "Doesn't seem to be working," reveals that the singer's attempts to cope with their pain have been unsuccessful thus far. The phrase "I'm suicidal in every way" speaks to the depth of the singer's hopelessness and their feeling that they are utterly overwhelmed by their struggles. The final line of the verse, "And it feels like I'm burning," uses vivid imagery to convey both physical and emotional pain.


The chorus of the song, which repeats the lines "It's a rainy day / My life just slips through my hands / Just to fade away," emphasizes the sense of futility that the singer is feeling. The contrast between the stormy weather and the singer's sense of loss and instability is a powerful expression of the internal turmoil that they are experiencing.


Overall, the lyrics to "Rainy Day" paint a bleak picture of mental illness and suicidal ideation. They are unflinching in their portrayal of pain, but also offer a glimmer of hope in their articulation of these struggles.


Line by Line Meaning

I stuffed myself with pills today
I ingested a large quantity of medication in an attempt to medicate myself


Doesn't seem too be working
The medicine did not have the desired effect


I'm suicidal in every way
I experience suicidal thoughts in every aspect of my life


And it feels like I'm burning
I feel intense emotional pain and discomfort


It's a rainy day
The weather outside is gloomy and depressing


It's a rainy day
Metaphorically, my life is dark and depressing


My life just slip through my hands
My existence feels out of my control and is slipping away from me


Just to fade away
My life is slowly coming to an end and there is nothing I can do to stop it




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