Summer Rain
Pale Crow Lyrics
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All depth of memory
I wanna stay in there
But find an apathy
Bare hands, no gloves
Killers on a dose
They set on bleed
1
Thunderbombs will sail away
Falling down with summer rain
Heroes formally
Shame new poetry
Heroes normally / Blood left no stain
Father soon was done in jail
2
Thunderbombs will sail away
Somewhere noises call my name
Only memory I paint
(you) Hold me close in summer rain...
The lyrics to Pale Crow's song "Summer Rain" are reflective in nature, touching on themes of time passing, memory, and loss. The opening lines of "The time fades away, all depth of memory" set a melancholic tone that persists throughout the rest of the song. The singer expresses a desire to hold onto the past, to stay in memories, and yet finds themselves numb to the present, feeling an "apathy."
The second verse introduces more concrete imagery, detailing a violent scene involving killers and a mother and baby. The lyrics suggest that these tragic events have formed some kind of heroism or poetry, perhaps in the way that they have impacted the singer. The final lines of the song shift towards a more personal connection, with the singer calling out for someone to hold them close "in summer rain."
Overall, the lyrics to "Summer Rain" are open to interpretation, but seem to deal with the tenuous nature of memory and our emotional connections to the past, as well as the impact of violence and tragedy.
Line by Line Meaning
The time fades away
The passing of time takes away our memories
All depth of memory
The vividness of our memories diminishes over time
I wanna stay in there
I wish to hold onto my memories
But find an apathy
But I feel indifferent towards them
Bare hands, no gloves
Unprepared and vulnerable
Killers on a dose
People under the influence of drugs or alcohol, ready to cause harm
They set on bleed
They inflict harm on others
Mother and her baby kid
Even innocent and defenseless people are not safe from violence
Thunderbombs will sail away
Loud and explosive disturbances will eventually subside
Falling down with summer rain
Fading away naturally, like rain evaporating or soaking into the ground
Heroes formally
People who are celebrated as heroes in the past
Shame new poetry
Their actions are looked down upon in the present
Heroes normally / Blood left no stain
Their heroic image is based on myth, and their violent deeds left a lasting impact
Father soon was done in jail
Even those who are seen as important and powerful can face consequences for their actions
Thunderbombs will sail away
Trouble will eventually pass
Somewhere noises call my name
I am drawn to something beyond my current situation
Only memory I paint
All I have left is my recollection of things
(you) Hold me close in summer rain...
In moments of vulnerability and uncertainty, I long for comfort and safety
Contributed by Zachary H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.