In an interview for Kerrang! Magazine, Corey Taylor spoke about this song:
This is the melancholy look at how people wanted us to deal with Paul’s death, and listening to that song I see us on a stage, just in silence, and millions of people looking at us with ideas of how we should grieve already set in their minds, and maybe that’s completely opposite with how we were trying to deal with it, and lyrically it’s us saying, ‘Look, we’re the only ones that really understand what we’re going through. You can expect us to break down and cry, but at some point we have to stand back up.
If Rain Is What You Want
Slipknot Lyrics
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Could be a friend
It's the fear that kills the feeling
In the end
Can we face it?
Can we shape it?
Can we really die?
If rain is what you want
Just close your eyes
I have watched your resurrection
Start to crawl
Is there any chance in hell? (Any chance in hell?)
Any chance at all?
Do we need it? Do we see it?
Is it really there?
If rain is what you want
Then take your seats
Enjoy the fall
Enjoy the fall
(Enjoy the fall)
The only thing deeper than my last breath
The only thing darker than my last death
Is the panic, the static
I've come back from the dead
For my solace
We'll never sleep again
In these diamonds
We're left with colored glass
As pressure takes its toll
We will outlast
But you can't break my heart
As long as I can be myself
I'll never fall apart
And you can't take me in
If I'm not broken, break me down
So I will never feel alone again
The only thing deeper than my last breath
The only thing darker than my last death
Is the panic, the static
I've come back from the dead
For my solace
We'll never sleep again
My solace
We'll never sleep again
My solace
We'll never sleep again
My solace
We'll never sleep again
My solace
We'll never sleep again
The song "If Rain Is What You Want" by Slipknot appears to be about the subject of isolation and the fear of opening up to others. The opening lines "It's been years since anyone could be a friend, it's the fear that kills the feeling in the end" illustrate the theme of loneliness and the difficulty of forming meaningful connections with others. The singer seems to be questioning the idea of facing this fear and shaping it, while also asking whether death is a preferable alternative.
The line "if rain is what you want, all you have to do is close your eyes" is intriguing, as it suggests that the singer may be encouraging the listener to give in to their fear or sadness and simply wallow in it. However, the later line "enjoy the fall" could also be interpreted as a way to embrace the negative feelings and allow them to pass in their own time.
The repetition of the lines "the only thing deeper than my last breath, the only thing darker than my last death, is the panic, the static" emphasizes the intensity of the singer's emotions and their struggle to overcome their fear and isolation. The final lines "my solace, we'll never sleep again" suggest that the singer may have found a way to cope with their feelings, but that they will never truly be able to rest or find peace.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been years since anyone
It has been many years since someone has been a friend
Could be a friend
This person has not had a friend for a long time
It's the fear that kills the feeling
Fear has destroyed this person's ability to feel
In the end
Ultimately, this is what has happened
Can we face it?
Can we confront this situation?
Can we shape it?
Can we change this situation?
Can we really die?
Is it possible for us to truly die?
If rain is what you want
If you want to be cleansed
All you have to do is close your eyes
You just need to allow it to happen
I have watched your resurrection
I have observed you coming back to life
Start to crawl
The process has been slow and difficult
Is there any chance in hell?
Is there any possibility of success?
(Any chance in hell?)
This is a question that is repeated
Do we need it?
Is this something that we require?
Do we see it?
Is this something that we are able to perceive?
Is it really there?
Does this thing truly exist?
Then take your seats
Prepare yourself for what is about to happen
Enjoy the fall
Find pleasure in this experience
(Enjoy the fall)
This is a statement that is repeated
The only thing deeper than my last breath
There is only one thing that runs deeper than my last breath
The only thing darker than my last death
There is only one thing that is darker than my last death
Is the panic, the static
The thing that is deeper and darker is panic and static
I've come back from the dead
I have been resurrected
For my solace
For my comfort
We'll never sleep again
We will remain vigilant and alert
In these diamonds
Within these precious things
We're left with colored glass
What remains is just colored glass, not the precious stones they once were
As pressure takes its toll
As pressure exerts its effect
We will outlast
We will endure and survive
But you can't break my heart
You are not able to shatter my heart
As long as I can be myself
As long as I am true to myself
I'll never fall apart
I will not crumble
And you can't take me in
You are unable to engulf me
If I'm not broken, break me down
If I'm not already defeated, go ahead and try to break me
So I will never feel alone again
So that I will never again experience loneliness
My solace
My comfort or relief
We'll never sleep again
We will remain vigilant and alert
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: COREY TAYLOR, CRAIG JONES, JAMES ROOT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS
It’s been years since anyone could be a friend
It’s the fear that kills the feeling in the end
Can we face it? Can we shape it? Can we really die?
If rain is what you want… all you have to do is close your eyes
Just close your eyes…
I am watching resurrection start to crawl
Is there any chance in hell? Any chance at all?
Do we need it? Do we see it? Is it really there?
If rain is what you want… then take your seats, enjoy the fall
Enjoy the fall…
THE ONLY THING DEEPER THAN MY LAST BREATH
THE ONLY THING DARKER THAN MY LAST DEATH
IS THE PANIC- THE STATIC- I’VE COME BACK FROM THE DEAD
BUT MY CITIES… WILL NEVER SLEEP AGAIN
In these diamonds, we’re left with colored glass
As pressure takes its toll, we learn to last
But You Can’t Break My Heart
As long as I can be myself, I’ll never fall apart
And You Can’t Take Me In
If I’m not broken, break me down
So I will never feel alone again
THE ONLY THING DEEPER THAN MY LAST BREATH
THE ONLY THING DARKER THAN MY LAST DEATH
IS THE PANIC- THE STATIC- I’VE COME BACK FROM THE DEAD
BUT MY CITIES… WILL NEVER SLEEP AGAIN
MY CITIES… WILL NEVER SLEEP AGAIN
MY CITIES… WILL NEVER SLEEP AGAIN
MY CITIES… WILL NEVER SLEEP AGAIN
MY CITIES… WILL NEVER SLEEP AGAIN
BananaPowerGamer
Lyrics:
It’s been years since anyone
Could be a friend
It’s the fear that kills the feeling
In the end
Can we face it?
Can we shape it?
Can we really die?
If rain is what you want
All you have to do is close your eyes
Just close your eyes
I have watched your resurrection
Start to crawl
Is there any chance in Hell?
Any chance at all?
Do we need it?
Do we see it?
Is it really there?
If rain is what you want
Then take your seats
Enjoy the fall
Enjoy the fall
(Enjoy the fall)
The only thing deeper than my last breath
The only thing darker than my last death
Is the panic, the static
I've come back from the dead
For my solace
We'll never sleep again
In these diamonds
We’re left with colored glass
As pressure takes its toll
We will outlast
But you can’t break my heart
As long as I can be myself
I’ll never fall apart
And you can’t take me in
If I’m not broken, break me down
So I will never feel alone again
The only thing deeper than my last breath
The only thing darker than my last death
Is the panic, the static
I've come back from the dead
For my solace
We'll never sleep again
My solace
We'll never sleep again [x4]
Poison _
Some people are disturbed by Slipknot...then there's me this relaxes me.
Christina Vaughan
Relaxes me too. <3
TannerLewis
Dylan Dillinger Some people never had to deal with true rage. So they just think it's satanic.
Poison _
kingadalou so true Slipknot isn't satanic at all beside maybe the heretic anthem that's really it. And I laugh when people say the 9 point star is a pentagram 😂😂😂
TannerLewis
Dylan Dillinger Lol 'pent' means 5 to right?
Poison _
kingadalou I think so.
LouD
I dismissed Slipknot for years, thinking I didn't really like them. Then a few years ago, I heard this song for the first time and I realised the only reason I didn't love them was because I hadn't been listening closely enough.
These guys are masters of mood. They really know what they're doing when it comes to creating an atmosphere and building tension. So glad I finally gave them the chance they deserved.
I'm a huge supporter now. Can't get enough of this song, either.
Lyrically they have some of the best writing I've heard as well, just have to add that.
Caio Alves
One of the brilliant bands I have ever heard
Janis CMC
@Caio Alves Welcome young Maggot, no turning back now !!! \m/
nxcolex_ 15
Same for me, but with metal in general. About two years ago or maybe three, I listened to Psychosocial for the first time and my first thought was: "Not bad at all". Now I'm a metalhead and absolutely love them