Opensouls have steadily risen through the ranks of the New Zealand music sc… Read Full Bio ↴Opensouls have steadily risen through the ranks of the New Zealand music scene since beginning their combined musical journey in 2001. Comprised of 2 vocalists, M.C. Bjorn Petersen and singer Tyra Hammond, and a live band including Jeremy Toy a.k.a. Ota (guitar/MPC), Julien Dyne (drums), Chip Mathews (bass), Steph Brown (keys), Scott Towers (saxophone), Isaac Aesili (trumpet/vocals) and Harlin Davey a.k.a. DJ Buttafingers (turntables), the collective possesses an abundance of musical flair and experience which they have used to great effect on their critically acclaimed debut album Kaleidoscope. Add to this a string of sold out 12” and 7” vinyl releases and an inspired live show, and it’s clear to see why Opensouls are now widely regarded one of Aotearoa’s premier groups.

Hip hop is undoubtedly the backbone of Opensouls’ sound, but their music isn’t all strictly beats and rhymes. The group have drawn flourishes of inspiration from a wide range of genres including funk, reggae, jazz and blues, all of which have played an integral role in creating the full and vibrant sound on which they have staked their growing reputation.

Standing in the rain
Opensouls Lyrics

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I've spent a lot of lonely nights
Since you walked out of my life
I've been thinking way too much
About all our love and such

I can't wait to get out of the city and go home
Yeah home, home

You got me all twisted up inside
I can't eat, I can't sleep I tried
I know I'm better off without a boy like you
And your looking down

I'm gonna step outside in the rain and walk home
Yeah home, home

The lonely streets are calling me
I let you go and that's not easy
Don't look back at the love we've had
All you'll find is this broken heart of mine

I've spent a lot of lonely nights
Since you walked out of my life
I've been thinking way too much
About all our love and such

I can't wait to get out of the city and go home
Yeah home, home

I'm gonna step outside in the rain and walk home
Home, home

I'm gonna step outside in the rain and walk home
Yeah home, home

Overall Meaning

The song "Standing in the Rain" by Opensouls describes the emotional turmoil of someone who has been left heartbroken by a significant other. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been experiencing several sleepless and lonely nights while thinking of all the love they shared with their former lover. The opening lines, "I've spent a lot of lonely nights, Since you walked out of my life" immediately sets the tone of the song.

The song subtly shows how the singer is trying to move on but is still left with the pain of their past relationship. The chorus "I can't wait to get out of the city and go home, Yeah home, home" highlights the need to escape from the situation and recover from the heartbreak. The following lines "You got me all twisted up inside, I can't eat, I can't sleep, I tried" demonstrates how the singer’s emotions have affected their regular life.

In the end, the singer takes ownership of the situation and decides to take control of their life by stepping outside in the rain and walking home, "I'm gonna step outside in the rain and walk home, Yeah home, home." The song effectively portrays the bitter-sweet journey of overcoming heartbreak and finding one's way back home.

Line by Line Meaning

I've spent a lot of lonely nights
I have spent many nights alone since you left me.

Since you walked out of my life
Ever since you decided to leave my life.

I've been thinking way too much
I have been overthinking and reflecting too much on everything related to us.

About all our love and such
Specifically, I have been thinking about our past love and all the aspects that came with it.

I can't wait to get out of the city and go home
I am anxious to leave the city and return home.

You got me all twisted up inside
You have left me in a confusing and tumultuous state of mind.

I can't eat, I can't sleep I tried
I am struggling to do even basic things like eating and sleeping.

I know I'm better off without a boy like you
I now understand that I am better off without someone like you in my life.

And your looking down
Meanwhile, you are feeling superior and condescending towards me.

The lonely streets are calling me
The quiet and empty streets are beckoning me to venture outside.

I let you go and that's not easy
I have come to terms with the fact that I had to let go of you, but it was not a simple decision.

Don't look back at the love we've had
It's better if we don't dwell on the love we shared in the past.

All you'll find is this broken heart of mine
Looking back at our love will only reveal the damage it caused me and the state of my heart.

I'm gonna step outside in the rain and walk home
I am going to walk outside in the rain, with the intention of arriving home.

Yeah home, home
I am longing to go back to a place that feels like home.

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bbags007

15y

Im about 24 yrs old and love most types of music but the more I listen to 50's and 60's......(yes I llsten to coast) the more I think that those singers and song writers put there soul into their music and you cant help appreciate them for it. Love the Opensouls its a very good change from whats going around these days....no?