Benjamin Stefanski (born 17 April 1987), better known by his stage name Raf… Read Full Bio ↴Benjamin Stefanski (born 17 April 1987), better known by his stage name Raffertie, is a British composer and producer, active since 2007 and based in London, England. He is currently signed to Ninja Tune, and also runs the Super Recordings record label.

On graduating in 2010 from Birmingham Conservatoire with a degree in Classical & Contemporary Music Composition, Raffertie had already become established in the world of electronic music. Recognised as both a producer and DJ he has a reputation for performances filled with a dynamic energy that saw him play across Europe from Fabric to Space as well as festivals Glastonbury and Bestival before he had graduated.

Raffertie has experimented with numerous styles, displaying the depth of his production skill across releases for Planet Mu, Black Acre, Super Recordings, Domino, Atlantic, Moshi Moshi and Ninja Tune for which he has received accolades from Simon Reynolds, Huw Stephens and Mary Anne Hobbes.

Hobbes first championed Raffertie when he did a session for her on 7 January 2008 on her BBC Radio 1 Experimental show. He also did another session on BBC Radio 1 for Rob Da Bank in June 2009.

In April 2009, Raffertie's first remix of the Scottish act Franz Ferdinand "No You Girls" (the original reached No. 22 in the UK Singles Chart) was released on Domino. Also, in 2009 Raffertie played at Glade Festival and his track "Do dat" featured on A Trak's Fabric Live 45 mix in March.

"7th dimension," released on Planet Mu, was record of the week on Nick Grimshaw's show on BBC Radio 1 for the week of 18 January 2010.

After graduating in 2010, Raffertie founded Super Recordings and, in 2011, signed a record deal with independent UK record label, Ninja Tune.

"Visual Acuity EP," his first physical release for Ninja Tune was record of the week on Nick Grimshaw's show on BBC Radio 1, who described it as "Crazy, but so, so good." It also received airplay from Rob Da Bank, Lauren Laverne, Huw Stephens, Jen Long and Mary Anne Hobbs.

The debut album Sleep of Reason was released in August 2013 on Ninja Tune.

Rain
Raffertie Lyrics

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Baby it's hard to say that
We have come to an end
I know that you're hurting
But I know that will end

Please don't cry
In time it will mend
You'll see there's more to life

And on that day
It will rain
I will be here
All the same
And you'll see
I just don't want you to go

And on that day
I will fall
Into your heart
Just once more
And then it's time for goodbye

I give you all my heart

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Rain" by Raffertie convey the feelings of heartbreak and the aftermath of a relationship that has come to an end. The singer is talking to their partner, trying to console them as they go through the pain of breaking up. The singer acknowledges the fact that it's hard to admit that the relationship is over but assures their partner that things will get better with time.

The singer pleads with their partner not to cry and promises that time will heal their broken heart. They highlight the fact that there's more to life than just the relationship and encourages their partner to move on. However, the singer also makes it clear that they don't want their partner to leave.

The chorus of the song is particularly poignant as the singer talks about the inevitability of the rain, implying that the tears after a break-up are as natural as the rain. The singer promises to be there for their partner through the rainy days and hopes that they will fall in love one last time before parting ways.

Overall, "Rain" is a song about dealing with the pain of a break-up, the hope of moving on, and the struggle to let go of a loved one.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby it's hard to say that
It is a difficult task to acknowledge that our relationship has come to an end.

We have come to an end
Our relationship has ceased to exist.

I know that you're hurting
I am aware of the pain that you are suffering from.

But I know that will end
However, I have the confidence that your suffering will eventually come to an end.

Please don't cry
I would prefer that you do not shed tears.

In time it will mend
Over time, your emotional wounds will heal.

You'll see there's more to life
You will eventually realize that there is more to life than our ended relationship.

And on that day
On a future day.

It will rain
Life may bring unexpected changes that will be difficult to bear, similar to how rain can bring hardship.

I will be here
I will be present and supportive through those tough times.