Rain
Skinny Puppy Lyrics


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These barriers disintegrating put forth fall bait the hook blind envy
Makes me crawl all these familiar faces crack corner smile memories
Build around me smash down by denial




Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Skinny Puppy's song Rain are abstract and open to interpretation, but they seem to describe the breakdown of barriers and the individual's struggle with envy and denial. The lines "These barriers disintegrating put forth fall bait the hook blind envy" suggest that the societal barriers or personal walls a person may have built are slowly breaking down, and that they find themselves caught or trapped by their own envy. The line "Makes me crawl all these familiar faces crack corner smile memories" implies that the singer is faced with people they know and memories of the past, but these memories or connections may be crumbling, represented by the "crack corner smile." The final line, "Build around me smash down by denial," suggests that the individual is aware of their own denial, and that it is the root of their own personal destruction.


The meaning of the song is further emphasized by the industrial, electronic music of Skinny Puppy. The harsh, grimy sound may evoke an atmosphere of darkness and struggle, which adds depth to the song's theme. Additionally, the song includes sound samples from news broadcasts, which provide a commentary on the larger societal issues of the time.


Line by Line Meaning

These barriers disintegrating put forth fall bait the hook blind envy
As my emotional walls start to crumble, I am tempted by someone who is envious and blinded by their own jealousy.


Makes me crawl all these familiar faces crack corner smile memories
Seeing familiar faces who only put on a fake smile brings up old memories and makes me feel like I'm crawling.


Build around me smash down by denial
I built my protective walls around me, but my refusal to face reality ultimately causes them to come crashing down.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kevin William Crompton, Kevin Graham Ogilvie, Dwayne Rudolph Goettel

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