Fall Like Rain
Stromkern Lyrics


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Waiting in the shadows for a license to command
What a beautiful waste of time
Is there something underneath
Is there something to abstract
That I should try to find

Can I believe for a second that they'll let me alone
Once they know what I have seen
Abandoned on the edge of another existence
Hoping that it's all a dream

And when we fall
We'll fall like rain
Never doubting silent trust
To alleviate the pain

But when we fall
We'll fall like rain
Damaged logic forcing me
To find it once again

Try for something that I know is right
Come alive and find atonement
Severed ego I've stolen
Doubt virtual light decides for no one

Trace fractures convincing me to hurt you
In the current there's nothing I don't want to do
Transform and suffer beside me
Cold deference burning up inside me

And when we fall
We'll fall like rain
Never doubting silent trust
Sacrificed in vain

And when we fall
We'll fall like rain
Dreamlogic promise me
You'll find it once again

What I don't know
Something I was once shown
Obsession lies in the firmament
Cognition clarifies the moment

Fault process to terrorize mind over one
Exposing the soul to another
An exercise in blind faith recondition
Fire on the borderland brings a premonition
That civility is a luxury
And fatality's a fucking certainty but
Ability's ignored
I cancel what it's for
I walk into the storm and I try for it once more

With a little more time
Just a little more time




Words
To surrender to the night

Overall Meaning

The song Fall Like Rain by Stromkern is a meditation on the dualities of pain and trust, uncertainty and hope, and the consequences of our actions in the face of an uncertain future. The first verse speaks of waiting in the shadows for a license to command. Perhaps this is a metaphor for feeling powerless in a society that values conformity over individuality. The singer wonders if there is something abstract, underneath the surface of reality, that they should try to find. They question whether they can trust those around them, or whether they will be abandoned on the edge of another existence, hoping it's all a dream. As the chorus unfolds, we are told, "when we fall, we'll fall like rain, never doubting silent trust, to alleviate the pain." It seems that the singer is resigned to their fate, giving in to the inevitable and embracing the peace that comes with surrender.


The second verse speaks of a desire to try for something that is right, to come alive and find atonement. But the singer's ego has been severed, and doubt clouds their vision. They are convinced that they must hurt someone to get what they want. The chorus repeats, linking the idea of falling like rain to sacrifice and to the promise of finding something again through a dreamlogic that is not rational but irrational, not literal but metaphorical. The bridge speaks of a fault process that terrorizes the mind, exposing the soul to further trauma. The singer is on the borderland between civility and fatality, where the storm is raging and they must try once more. The song ends with the plea for just a little more time, to surrender to the night, and the hope that words can somehow heal the pain.


Line by Line Meaning

Waiting in the shadows for a license to command
In the pursuit of power, sometimes one has to wait patiently for the right opportunity to arise, and occupy a position of control and authority from the shadows.


What a beautiful waste of time
Often times things that seem meaningless, unproductive or even a total waste of time end up having an intrinsic value that is hard to recognize, but once revealed can be astoundingly beautiful.


Is there something underneath
Is there more to something than meets the eye, a deeper layer or hidden meaning that is worth exploring and understanding?


Is there something to abstract
Is there a more abstract or intangible aspect to something that can't be explained in a rational or tangible way?


That I should try to find
The pursuit of knowledge and understanding is an important and personal journey that one should embark on in order to discover what they need to know or find the answers they seek.


Can I believe for a second that they'll let me alone
In a world driven by greed and the pursuit of power, it's hard to trust others to allow you to remain independent and not interfere with your life or goals.


Once they know what I have seen
The knowledge and experiences one gains can be a source of vulnerability, and therefore, they often try to keep it to themselves in order to protect and maintain their independence and power.


Abandoned on the edge of another existence
The unknown and unfamiliar can be frightening, and one can feel abandoned or alone when faced with it.


Hoping that it's all a dream
When faced with something that is too difficult to understand or accept, one may hope that it's not real and just a figment of their imagination.


And when we fall We'll fall like rain Never doubting silent trust To alleviate the pain
In moments of weakness, people can come together to support each other and trust that the pain they're experiencing is temporary, and their unity will help them overcome it.


But when we fall We'll fall like rain Damaged logic forcing me To find it once again
When things don't go according to plan or expectations, it can force people to let go of their preconceived notions and start fresh, to find the solution that will work this time around.


Try for something that I know is right Come alive and find atonement Severed ego I've stolen Doubt virtual light decides for no one
When one is unsure of what to do, finding something they know is right and pursuing it despite the obstacles can help them gain clarity and atone for past mistakes. One shouldn't allow self-doubt or external factors decide their course of action.


Trace fractures convincing me to hurt you In the current there's nothing I don't want to do Transform and suffer beside me Cold deference burning up inside me
Sometimes life can push people to their limits and beyond, to the point where they consider doing things they might regret. Change can be painful and people can suffer together, but sometimes necessary to evolve.


And when we fall We'll fall like rain Never doubting silent trust Sacrificed in vain
Sometimes people work hard and make sacrifices without obtaining the desired outcome, but as long as they can trust each other, the effort is not in vain, and they will be able to push through and keep going.


And when we fall We'll fall like rain Dreamlogic promise me You'll find it once again
When things don't go according to plan, people might lose their way, they can find solace in their dreams and the promise of rediscovery and a return to the things they know.


What I don't know Something I was once shown Obsession lies in the firmament Cognition clarifies the moment
Although some things are mysterious and seem unknowable, people can at times glimpse essential truths about them. Then, it is up to them to interpret those experiences and make sense of them in order to move forward and find a path towards understanding.


Fault process to terrorize mind over one Exposing the soul to another An exercise in blind faith recondition Fire on the borderland brings a premonition That civility is a luxury And fatality's a fucking certainty but Ability's ignored I cancel what it's for I walk into the storm and I try for it once more
Sometimes, one's mind can play tricks on them, making them feel like they're lost and alone, as well as forcing people to question their faith and beliefs. It can, ultimately, bring them to the realization that everything can change quickly and that self-confidence and determination are necessary in order to tackle difficult situations.


With a little more time Just a little more time Words To surrender to the night
In moments of despair and weakness, sometimes all people need is a little more time and someone to share a few words with, in order to find the strength to let go and relinquish control to the universe.




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