After their split several former members of the band went on to form another NZ group called Svelte and Che Fu started a successful solo career in hip hop.
The original Supergroove lineup reformed to support Crowded House at three New Zealand shows in October 2007. They have subsequently continued to tour, playing gigs and festivals in New Zealand and overseas.
Only The Rain
Supergroove Lyrics
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inside is nothing
Just me and my head
on a pillow with no stuffing
Trying to sleep,
trying to rest
Trying to forget
But the thunder groans and the rain it hollers
And the hole gets bigger and I get smaller
And the hole gets bigger and starts to grow teeth
And I start to give up on the idea of sleep
And so I ask again, were you crying or was it just the rain
The rain that rains in my bucket
The rain that rains in my heart
The rain that rained and kept on raining
The rain that rained from the start
Outside it's raging,
inside it is too
It beats on the door
but I won't let it through
My hands are full,
my hands are tied
My body it shakes
when I think how hard I tried
But the rain it crushes and mangles the tin
And the rain's still trying to find a way in
And up from the hole in my chest comes a head
And I can't begin to repeat what it said
And so I ask again, were you crying or was it just the rain
The rain that rains in my bucket
The rain that rains in my heart
The rain that rained and kept on raining
The rain that rained from the start
The rain that pours down like lemonade
That starts off sweet and ends up flat
The rain that rains on my parade
The rain that keeps coming back
The rain comes down, it doesn't stop
The bucket is nearly filled to the top
The drips drop in in single file
And I even start to forget for a while
And the head falls back and the teeth start to grin
As the hole closes up and stretches my skin
I go to the window
I look out the pane
I don't see your tears
Only the rain
The rain that rains in my bucket
The rain that rains in my heart
The rain that rained and kept on raining
The rain that rained from the start
(repeat)
The lyrics to Supergroove's "Only The Rain" describe the solo struggles with loneliness and heartbreak. The singer is attempting to sleep, but the storm outside only exacerbates the empty feeling inside. The rain serves as a metaphor for life's harsh realities, constantly pelting down on the individual, whether it be through heartache or loneliness. As the rain grows more intense, the singer begins to feel smaller and more vulnerable. The hole in their chest symbolizes the pain and heartbreak they feel, slowly tearing them apart. The lyrics continue, with the singer questioning whether or not the tears they heard were real or if it was only the rain in their bucket, in their heart.
Throughout the song, the personification of rain adds a certain depth and emotion to the lyrics. The rain goes from being the only comfort for the singer to a source of destruction, personifying the idea that things often start out good, but can quickly spiral out of control. The lyrics seem to suggest that the singer has given up on love and life, with the rain continuing to fall regardless of their dark emotions. The final verse brings a sense of resolution, as the rain has filled the bucket and forced the singer to confront their emotions. Though they initially struggle, the rain ultimately helps them begin to heal and move on from their heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Outside is a storm,
The external environment reflects the unrest within oneself.
inside is nothing
Despite being surrounded by chaos, one's inner self is numb and empty.
Just me and my head
All that exists in this moment is one's lonely thoughts.
on a pillow with no stuffing
Even something as basic as a pillow is missing comfort and support.
Trying to sleep,
Attempting to find temporary relief from inner turmoil.
trying to rest
Seeking some respite from the emotional chaos within.
Trying to forget
A desperate attempt to erase the pain.
about this hole in my chest
The unfillable void within oneself.
But the thunder groans and the rain it hollers
The natural turmoil outside intensifies the internal storm.
And the hole gets bigger and I get smaller
The void within expands, while one's sense of self shrinks.
And the hole gets bigger and starts to grow teeth
The emptiness begins to manifest into something painful and real.
And I start to give up on the idea of sleep
The pain becomes unbearable, and finding solace in sleep seems impossible.
And so I ask again, were you crying or was it just the rain
The line between external and internal chaos becomes blurred.
The rain that rains in my bucket
The rain becomes symbolic of the internal turmoil.
The rain that rains in my heart
The emotional pain becomes unbearable and seems to encroach upon the physical self.
The rain that rained and kept on raining
The internal pain and chaos seem never-ending.
The rain that rained from the start
The chaos and pain have been present from the beginning.
Outside it's raging,
The external chaos continues to intensify.
inside it is too
The internal storm is now just as intense as the external one.
It beats on the door
The chaos outside seeks to enter one's inner self.
but I won't let it through
One attempts to keep the external chaos at bay, but it is already within.
My hands are full,
One feels helpless in the face of the chaos.
my hands are tied
There seems to be no way out of the internal torment.
My body it shakes
The emotional pain becomes so intense that it begins to manifest physically.
when I think how hard I tried
Despite trying everything to find peace, the chaos still persists.
But the rain it crushes and mangles the tin
The internal turmoil becomes even more unbearable.
And the rain's still trying to find a way in
The internal chaos seems unstoppable.
And up from the hole in my chest comes a head
The emptiness transforms into something painful and tangible.
And I can't begin to repeat what it said
The pain becomes so intense that it cannot be articulated.
The rain that pours down like lemonade
The pain that was once unbearable starts to seem sweet and comforting.
That starts off sweet and ends up flat
However, the comfort is fleeting and eventually disappears.
The rain that rains on my parade
The chaos seems to take over every aspect of one's life.
The rain that keeps coming back
The internal turmoil feels never-ending.
The rain comes down, it doesn't stop
The chaos within continues incessantly.
The bucket is nearly filled to the top
The internal pain has almost reached its limit.
The drips drop in in single file
Each drop of pain feels unbearable.
And I even start to forget for a while
The intensity of the pain becomes so overwhelming that one enters a state of numbness.
And the head falls back and the teeth start to grin
The internal pain begins to manifest in unsettling ways.
As the hole closes up and stretches my skin
The emptiness begins to shrink, but not without pain.
I go to the window
Looking for a reprieve from the internal storm.
I look out the pane
Focused on external surroundings as a means of escape.
I don't see your tears
The emotional pain within is not triggered by external factors.
Only the rain
Chaos persists, and the emotional turmoil continues.
Contributed by Abigail L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.