Led by the husband-and-wife team of Glenn and Wendi Kaiser, the band has been the preeminent example of how to evangelize using Christian rock, but the quality musicianship of Resurrection Band has also been a driving force in the development of the Christian music industry at large. Glenn Kaiser also has an established solo career as a blues musican and is also a well-known speaker on various spiritual issues to youth and adults.
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Rain Dance
Resurrection Band Lyrics
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Memories, well-worn from constant use, stained by loneliness and lust,
Heaping on my heart abuse,
Somebody tell me - what's the use?
Somebody tell me...somebody tell me - what's the use?
Wet-walking in the streaming rain; hair stuck to my head, like my thoughts,
Regrets half-felt, and sin half-loved - what have I bought?
I say faith is just for fools,
Somebody tell me - what's the use?
Oh.
Love - cold and wet against my skin,
Where do you end? How do you begin?
I'm so lost, in a world without your breath,
Afraid of being touched without tenderness,
Needing your fire, fearing your flame,
Could I surrender, waiting for the rain?
Streaming rain, come on, rain,
Lord, send your rain, rain,
Rain, rain, rain, oh.
Come on, rain.
Rain, rain, rain.
Ooh, come on, rain.
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The lyrics to Resurrection Band's song Rain Dance discuss the feeling of being lost, alone, and unfulfilled in life. The singer describes feeling as though their ideas and memories have been worn down by constant use and are covered in the dust of time. They feel overwhelmed by the weight of their own emotions and are unsure of the point of it all. The imagery of wet-walking in the rain captures the despair and hopelessness of the situation. Despite being soaked through, the singer still feels emotionally dry and unaffected by the world around them. The rain represents a symbol of hope and cleansing, but the singer is filled with doubt and uncertainty.
The second stanza explores the theme of love and the singer's fear of being touched without tenderness. They seem to be searching for connection and warmth but are unsure of how to find it. The line "needing your fire, fearing your flame" suggests that the singer desires passion and connection but is afraid of being burned or hurt. The use of the rain as a symbol of renewal and cleansing is continued in this stanza with the line "could I surrender, waiting for the rain?” The singer is asking whether they can let go of their fears and allow themselves to be vulnerable in the hopes of finding something more meaningful.
Overall, Rain Dance is a powerful song about feeling lost and alone but holding onto hope that there is something more to life. The rain is used as a symbol of cleansing and renewal, representing the possibility for change and growth. The lyrics capture the struggles of being human and searching for meaning, and the hope that can exist in the darkest moments of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Talking to myself; ideas and images covered with dust,
I am lost in a haze of thoughts and memories that have been buried and forgotten over time.
Memories, well-worn from constant use, stained by loneliness and lust,
My past experiences, full of loneliness and longing, have caused me to become jaded and tired.
Heaping on my heart abuse,
My heart feels burdened by the pain that life has dealt me.
Somebody tell me - what's the use?
I am desperately searching for a reason to keep going, to keep striving forward in the midst of all the hardships.
Wet-walking in the streaming rain; hair stuck to my head, like my thoughts,
As I walk in the pouring rain, my mind is filled with anxiety and confusion, much like my soaked hair is clinging to my head.
Regrets half-felt, and sin half-loved - what have I bought?
I am filled with regret for some of the choices I've made, while others I continue to hold onto despite their negative impact on my life.
Drops coming down on my face and on the rooftops, but they don't reach inside me,
Though the rain is falling on me and everything around me, it cannot penetrate the numbness that I have built up inside as a result of my pain.
I say faith is just for fools,
I have lost faith in anything that could provide me with hope or an escape from my current situation.
Love - cold and wet against my skin,
Love has become a distant memory to me, something that is nearly tangible but just out of reach, much like the cold rain that is soaking me.
Where do you end? How do you begin?
I am lost in the depths of my emotions, unable to differentiate between what is real and what is not.
I'm so lost, in a world without your breath,
Without love, I feel suffocated and adrift in a world that feels cold and unfeeling.
Afraid of being touched without tenderness,
I fear the idea of physical touch without any emotional connection or tenderness.
Needing your fire, fearing your flame,
Though I long for the passion that love can bring, I fear the possibility of getting hurt again.
Could I surrender, waiting for the rain?
Is there a chance for me to let go and surrender myself in hopes of finding renewal, much like waiting for the cleansing rain to wash away all my burdens?
Streaming rain, come on, rain,
I am calling out for the rain to wash away my pain and bring me peace.
Lord, send your rain, rain,
I am reaching out to a higher power, asking for a sign of hope and healing.
Rain, rain, rain, oh.
I am crying out for rain, for any kind of relief or release from the weight of my struggles.
Come on, rain.
I plead for the rain to come and cleanse me of all my pain and anxieties.
Rain, rain, rain.
I repeat my request for rain, for anything that can wash away my sorrows and renew me.
Ooh, come on, rain.
In a pleading tone, I ask for the rain to come and save me from my despair.
Contributed by Sadie T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
John McGowan
on Hotfootin'
A couple of lyrics changes:
"Banana-boat Buick blaring in stereo can't drown out what he is saying."
"Brothers and sisters he tells them..."
Bruce M. Axtens
on Benny & Sue
"ignored the one inside" or "ignored the warning sign"?