Skyhook’s edgy sound is a concoction of stellar vocal harmonies overlaid with mind-bending guitars and dynamic progressions. But for bandmates Dane Allen, Josh Giles, Seth Wharton, Andrew Gomez, Ben Miller, and Evan Thon, the lyrics rule the day.
Originally a worship band who made waves and turned heads at various national festivals, Skyhook's ultimate goal is to create and perform musical art that serves their generation with a message of hope and a challenge to pursue authentic change by repositioning one's life close to the heart of the Creator.
Whether leading popular worship songs or rocking a venue with their own original creativity, Skyhook is multifaceted in their music, yet singular in their purpose.
Rain Down
Skyhook Lyrics
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Rain down can you here the earth is singing
Rain down, all around the world we're singing
Rain down can you here the earth is singing
Looks like tonight, the sky is heavy
Feels like the winds are gonna change
I know its time for heaven's rain, it's gonna rain
Cos its living water we desire to flood our hearts with holy fire
Rain down, all around the world we're singing
Rain down can you here the earth is singing
Rain down, my heart is dry but still I'm singing
Rain down.
Back to the start, my heart is heavy
Feels like its time, to dream again
I see the clouds and, yes, I'm ready
To dance upon this barren land, hope in my hands
'Cause it's living water we desire
To flood our hearts with holy fire
Rain down, all around the world we're singing
Rain down can you here the earth is singing
Rain down, my heart is dry but still I'm singing
Rain down.
Do not shut, do not shut, do not shut the Heavens
But open up, open up, open up our hearts
Rain down, all around the world we're singing
Rain down
Rain down, all around the world we're singing
Rain down can you here the earth is singing
Rain down, my heart is dry but still I'm singing
Rain down.
Do not shut the Heavens
But open up our hearts, open up our hearts
Do not shut the Heavens
But open up our hearts, open up our hearts
The lyrics to "Rain Down" by Skyhooks reflect a desire for spiritual renewal and revival. The song uses rain as a metaphor for the life-giving power of God's love, which has the ability to transform and restore people's hearts and spirits. The repeated phrase "Rain down, all around the world we're singing" suggests a universal call for this spiritual revival, as people from all over the world join together in the hope for renewal. The lyrics also evoke a sense of anticipation, as the singer awaits the coming rain with a mixture of expectation and readiness.
The verses of the song describe the heaviness of the sky and the earth, suggesting a kind of stagnation or resistance that needs to be overcome in order for the rain to come. The singer acknowledges this heaviness, but remains hopeful that the rain will eventually break through and bring new life. The repetition of the line "Do not shut the Heavens, but open up our hearts" reinforces this idea of a necessary opening and receptivity to receive the blessings of God.
Overall, "Rain Down" is a powerful hymn of hope and faith, calling for a universal renewal of spirit and a willingness to receive the blessings of God. By using the metaphor of rain, the song harnesses the power of nature to illustrate the transformative power of spiritual renewal.
Line by Line Meaning
Rain down, all around the world we're singing
We are praising the lord and asking for his blessings to pour down all over the world
Rain down can you here the earth is singing
Asking God to hear our prayers and songs, and bless us with his rain
Looks like tonight, the sky is heavy
It seems like the heavens are preparing to send down rain upon us
Feels like the winds are gonna change
The winds are blowing in a different direction, signifying the changing of seasons and possible rain
Beneath my feet, the earth is ready
The ground seems ready to receive God's rain to quench its thirst
I know it's time for heaven's rain, it's gonna rain
The author is sure that God's rain is coming soon to bless the earth
Cos it's living water we desire to flood our hearts with holy fire
We need God's blessings to fill our hearts with everlasting love and faith
Back to the start, my heart is heavy
The author's heart is weighed down by the burdens of life
Feels like its time, to dream again
The author feels it's time to reconnect with their dreams and aspirations
I see the clouds and, yes, I'm ready
The author feels a sense of readiness for the blessings that are coming with the clouds
To dance upon this barren land, hope in my hands
The author feels hopeful and ready to rejoice even when things seem bleak
Do not shut, do not shut, do not shut the Heavens
Prayers to God not to withhold his blessings from us
But open up, open up, open up our hearts
Asking God to open our hearts to receive his blessings
Contributed by Adalyn D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.