Snowy White (born on 3 March 1948, as Terence Charles White, in Barnstaple,… Read Full Bio ↴Snowy White (born on 3 March 1948, as Terence Charles White, in Barnstaple, Devon) is a British blues and rock guitarist, mostly known for having played for Thin Lizzy (permanent member from 1979 to 1981) and for Pink Floyd (as a backup player; he was first invited to join the band through Europe and America, in 1977).

His 1983 solo debut album after leaving Thin Lizzy was titled White Flames and spawned the hit single Bird of Paradise.

During the following years, White focused on touring extensively with his White Flames band.

In 1990, he was invited by the then, former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters, to perform in another take of The Wall, by the ruins of the Berlin Wall, among with other guest artists, and delivered a memorable guitar solo in the song Comfortably Numb.

Through the years, he released records under his own name, as well as under the names Snowy White's Blues Agency and Snowy White & the White Flames.

Official Website: Snowy White

Voices in the Rain
Snowy White Lyrics

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I just can't get away from you
Everywhere I turn, I see your face
Something holds me back each time
I tried to let go
Pulling at my heart's strings
Telling me no

Voices in the rain

Set me free
Voices in the rain

I hear the words you used to say
Closed my eyes to love, I turned away
Now I see the fool I've been
I'm running to you
Get my mind by hearing your message carry me through

Voices in the rain
Set me free
Voices in the rain
Voices in the rain
Running to you
Voices in the rain

I'm holding on to you this time
Never letting go

Voices in the rain
Set me free
Voices in the rain
Voices in the rain
They call me
Voices in the rain

Voices in the rain
Voices in the rain

Overall Meaning

In Snowy White's song "Voices in the Rain," the singer seems to be haunted by memories of a past lover. Everywhere he turns, he sees her face and feels her presence, and he is struggling to let go of his feelings for her. The chorus of the song - "Voices in the rain, set me free" - suggests that the singer may be seeking some kind of release or closure from his emotions.

The verses of the song delve deeper into the singer's journey towards acceptance and healing. He reflects on the words his former lover used to say to him, recognizing the foolishness of his decision to turn away from love. In the end, the singer declares that he is "holding on to you this time" and will never let go.

Overall, "Voices in the Rain" is a poignant exploration of the complexities of love and loss. It speaks to the universal experience of being haunted by memories of someone who had a profound impact on us, and the struggle to come to terms with those emotions and move forward.

Line by Line Meaning

I just can't get away from you
No matter where I am or what I do, I can't shake the thought of you from my mind

Everywhere I turn, I see your face
Your image is constantly present in everything around me, no matter where I look

Something holds me back each time
There's a force preventing me from moving on or forgetting about you

I tried to let go
I attempted to move on and release myself from the hold you have on me

Pulling at my heart's strings
Tugging at the deepest emotions within me, making it harder to move on

Telling me no
The force holding me back is telling me that I can't let go of you

Voices in the rain
The thoughts and feelings that come to me when I'm alone and it's raining

Set me free
Allow me to break free from the hold you have on me

I hear the words you used to say
Memories of the things you said keep replaying themselves in my mind

Closed my eyes to love, I turned away
I deliberately shut myself off from the possibility of finding love again and let go of the opportunity to be with you

Now I see the fool I've been
I realize that not giving love or you a chance was foolish

I'm running to you
I'm chasing after you, trying to be with you

Get my mind by hearing your message carry me through
Your words and feelings guide me and keep me motivated

I'm holding on to you this time
I'm determined to not let go of you again

They call me
The voices are drawing me towards you, making it impossible for me to ignore your presence

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Debbie Ritter

5y↑34

Voices in the Rain -- Lyrics

I just can't get away from you
Everywhere I turn, I see your face
Something holds me back each time
I tried to let go
Pulling at my heart's strings
Telling me no

Voices in the rain
Set me free
Voices in the rain

I hear the words you used to say
Closed my eyes to love, I turned away
Now I see the fool I've been
I'm running to you
Get my mind by hearing your message
Carry me through

Voices in the rain
Set me free
Voices in the rain
Voices in the rain
Running to you
Voices in the rain

I'm holding on to you this time
Never letting go

Voices in the rain
Set me free
Voices in the rain
Voices in the rain
They call me
Voices in the rain
Voices in the rain
Voices in the rain

Pirooz

6y↑7

Snowy white

I just can't get away from you
Everywhere I turn, I see your face
Something holds me back each time
I tried to let go
Pulling at my heart's strings
Telling me no

Voices in the rain
Set me free
Voices in the rain

I hear the words you used to say
Closed my eyes to love, I turned away
Now I see the fool I've been
I'm running to you
Get my mind by hearing your message carry me through

Voices in the rain
Set me free
Voices in the rain
Voices in the rain
Running to you
Voices in the rain

I'm holding on to you this time
Never letting go

Voices in the rain
Set me free
Voices in the rain
Voices in the rain
They call me
Voices in the rain
Voices in the rain
Voices in the rain

All comments from YouTube:

Joao Andrade

2y↑14

At the age of 54 I have discovered Snowy White and my love for blues. What a musician!! God bless him.

Gareth Owen

2y↑10

Love this guy. Have listened to his music for years and he’s great.

Star Page

5y↑5

I began to love this group. Different beats and different approach . I cannot identify any group that they can identify with. Unique in their own music. Good.

Marcin Perliński

4y↑3

Jak ja kocham taki dźwięk gitary. Snowy White zna się na rzeczy.

Debbie Ritter

5y↑34

jazzsoulfan

5y↑17

Wow, this man is still great as in the 80's. Never thought he's still making music, especially such fantastic soft bluesy rock sounds! Five *** out of five!