Only The Rain
Rod Argent & Colin Blunstone Lyrics

From rafters of memory
The rain brings back memories that have been stored deep inside for a long period of time

And deep grim lodges
Repressed memories resurface through the rain

Housed in siblings' far off game chambers
The memories were kept hidden in the singer's subconscious

Comes the rain, oh Lord
The rain is a powerful force that triggers emotions in the artist, and reminds them of their vulnerability

And it reflects my tears, which originally grew in mirrors
The rain acts as a mirror, reflecting the artist's tears back to them

Oh windows of illusion
The singer recognizes that their perception of reality is subjective and often distorted

And the rain fell, like ball bearings on a roulette wheel
The rain falls relentlessly, as if life were a game of chance

Eliminating the future
The rain exposes the impermanence of life, and how the future is uncertain

And I saw ghosts, they were children
The artist hallucinates and sees apparitions from their past

Running through a cedar boulevard
The memory is vivid, involving a specific location with a distinctive smell

Into a wood
The children run into a forest, suggesting an adventure and also an element of danger

They came to a gate and looked inside
The children encounter an obstacle and are curious about what lies beyond it

It was raining
The rain continues to pour down

And they heard a soft moaning, warm and plural
The rain creates a haunting sound that adds to the eerie atmosphere of the memory

And the rain fell, on the lake, in the vast garden
The memory shifts to a different setting, where rain falls on a lake in a large garden

Faster and faster
The rain intensifies, creating a sense of urgency and chaos

It was dark
The memory becomes more ominous as darkness falls

Suddenly children were everywhere
More children appear, creating a sense of confusion and loss of control

Gliding along the lake, running through the trees
The children move gracefully through the environment, as if in a dream

The stars arranged themselves like an illuminated skipping rope
The night sky becomes a source of wonder and magic for the children

The trees were rich and high, and mingled with the stars
The children are immersed in nature and feel connected to the universe

As jewels complement skin
The beauty of the natural world complements the children's innocence and purity

Come, jump across the lake
The memory is an invitation to join in the adventure and experience the joy of being a child again

Into he branches
The children climb into the treetops, suggesting a desire to escape from reality

Higher than the clouds
The children reach new heights, both physically and emotionally

Let the rain fall
The rain symbolizes the cleansing of the past and the renewal of the present

From secret passageways
The rain brings forth hidden emotions and memories that have been locked away

And oak casements come these spirits
The rain is associated with the spirits of the past, which are both haunting and comforting

Out of their sleepy silver webs
The artist feels that their memories are like webs, and that the rain allows them to awaken from their slumber

They play with the forgotten animals at night
The memories are associated with animals that have been forgotten or lost

And patter on our windows when we sleep
The rain creates a sense of comfort and security, even in the midst of dark memories

Only the rain has such soft fingers
The rain represents a source of comfort and healing, because of its gentle but persistent nature

Only the rain
The rain is a reminder of the transience of life, and the importance of cherishing the present moment