The Rain
Swell Season The Lyrics

The Rain by Swell Season is a song that attempts to reflect upon the complexities and ambiguities of romantic relationships. The opening lines of the song 'Just before the rain came down, The sun came out at last' suggest the emergence of hope and optimism despite the looming rain clouds in the sky. The sunshine is a metaphor for love and happiness. The lines 'And as for all assumptions made, And questions never asked' suggest that there could have been a lot of misunderstandings and miscommunications between the couple. Then the lyrics move on to acknowledging the discrepancies between the promises made and the reality of the relationship. The lines 'I know we're not where I promised you we'd be by now, But maybe it's a question of who'd want it anyhow' reflect the disappointment that often accompanies failed promises.

The chorus of the song 'Had enough? Had enough? There's plenty more where that came from now, Feeling bored Swallowed up, We got hours on you now' indicates that despite the difficulties, the couple is not ready to give up on their relationship. They are willing to work on their problems and put in the required effort. The song ends with the couple trying to rise above their issues and focus on the present moment.