The Rain
Silence Lyrics


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I'm waiting for the rain
I'm waiting in vain
How do they manage
to resist the sun?
How do they manage
to resist its heat?
I'm waiting for the rain
I'm waiting for the rain
again and again
How can I talk now -
my mouth is dry
I've got no tears left
tears to cry
I'm waiting for the rain

I'm waiting for the rain
but everything's the same
There are no clouds
There is no rain
This waiting business
is an endless game
I'm waiting for the rain





One way or another

Overall Meaning

, Silence's song The Rain can be interpreted to convey the theme of hopelessness and despair in the face of a seemingly insurmountable challenge. The singer is waiting for the rain, a symbol of relief and comfort, to quench the heat and dryness of their surroundings but to no avail. The lyrics suggest that the sun is too powerful for them to resist, and they are left feeling helpless and without any other recourse.


The repetition of the phrase "I'm waiting for the rain" underscores the sense of futility and repetition that characterizes the singer's situation. They are stuck in a cycle of waiting for something that may never come, and this waiting business is depicted as an endless game that offers no resolution. The final stanza, "One way or another," suggests that the singer has resigned themselves to their circumstances and is willing to accept any outcome, whether positive or negative.


Overall, Silence's The Rain is a poignant expression of helplessness and despair, portraying how difficult it can be to hold on to hope in the face of overwhelming odds.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm waiting for the rain
I long for a change or refreshing


I'm waiting in vain
I am not sure if what I'm waiting for will come at all


How do they manage to resist the sun?
How are other things able to withstand or endure the overpowering sun?


How do they manage to resist its heat?
How are they able to carry on despite the intense heat?


I'm waiting for the rain again and again
I am repeatedly waiting for something I hope will refresh me


How can I talk now - my mouth is dry
I am unable to speak because of my condition - I am thirsty and dry


I've got no tears left, tears to cry
I have mourned too much, and now there's nothing left to weep for


but everything's the same
nothing changes as I keep on waiting


There are no clouds, there is no rain
there is nothing to indicate that my wait is nearly over


This waiting business is an endless game
I keep on waiting, and it seems never-ending


One way or another
whether it is by fate or by design, something will change eventually




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Sam Deane

Is this a band called 'Silence' ? If so, I like!

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