The album also earned the artist a Grammy Award in March 1988 in the category of 'Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male'. In that same year, D'Arby earned three Soul Train Award nominations for 'Male Album of the Year' (from releasing 'Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby'), 'Male Single of the Year' (from releasing "Wishing Well"), and 'Best New Artist'. Receiving immense critical praise for a work that became RIAA certified as mutli-platinum, fans worried that he may have peaked too early, but they found D'Arby determined to continue down his own unique musical path.
D'Arby was born in Manhattan, New York, and he joined the army after leaving college, serving in Elvis Presley's old regiment in Germany. He was formally discharged by the army in 1983 after going absent without leave. While in Germany, he also worked with the group The Touch, releasing an album of material called 'Love On Time' in 1984. That album was later re-issued in 1989 as 'Early Works'.
D'Arby's follow-up studio album, 'Neither Fish Nor Flesh', came out in 1989. It sold over two million copies and earned praise from fans. Many critical reviews, however, were mixed and faulted D'Arby for what they saw as wandering about musically with a purpose, and the artist's acrimonious disputes with his record label grated on him. Note that the album is often alternatively known as 'Neither Fish Nor Flesh: A Soundtrack of Love, Faith, Hope & Destruction',
The expectations placed on D'Arby's shoulders from his early success caused him to undertake some needed soul searching. It took four more years and a move to Los Angeles, California until his next project, 1993's 'Symphony or Damn', was released. Also known as 'Symphony or Damn: Exploring the Tension Inside the Sweetness', the work proved somewhat of a commercial comeback and peaked at #4 on the U.K. album charts while receiving many supportive reviews.
D'Arby had moved into more and more of a musical vibe influenced by gritty rock, often inspired by blues. In 1995, D'Arby released 'Vibrator', which largely followed his previous work in its musical direction. Sadly, his commercial prospects were judged by many critics to be waning.
During the mid-90s, the relations between the artist and his label, Columbia Records, had became strained to the braking point, leading to the artist's departure in 1996. This was followed by four-years on Java Records, during which he recorded an album titled 'Terence Trent D'Arby's Solar Return'. Said work, however, was never released. In 2000, he bought the rights to his unreleased album and left the record company as well as Lippman Entertainment, which was his then-management-team.
In 1999, D'Arby was briefly hired by INXS to replace his friend, late vocalist Michael Hutchence, so the band could play at the opening of facilities for the Sydney Olympics.
In 2001 D'Arby changed his name to Sananda Francesco Maitreya. The same year, he settled in Munich, Germany, and started his own independent record label, Treehouse Pub. The year also marked his first album release in six years, Wildcard (the unreleased "Solar Return"). The album, first available for free through his website, was later released through a one-album distribution deal with Universal Music.
In 2002 Maitreya moved to Milan, Italy, and began working on his next project, Angels & Vampires - Volume I.
In July 2005 Maitreya started working on Angels & Vampires - Volume II, he released chapter after chapter online as soon he finished recording the songs. In April 2006 he released the finished album; again via his website.
Since 2006, Maitreya has released five more studio albums, alongside touring and the release of a few live albums and various live shows to his YouTube channel. In 2020, Maitreya was featured on The Avalanches' single Reflecting Light which would later be on their 'We Will Always Love You' album, later that same year.
Trivia:
D'Arby/Maitreya appeared in in the TV series "Shake, Rattle And Roll" where he played the part of Jackie Wilson. His music has also been included on several movie soundtracks, most notably 1991's Frankie and Johnny.
Rain
Terence Trent D'Arby Lyrics
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Put on your raincoats
And now give up your birthright
And don't you cry
'Cause in 23 verses now
A storm is a-comin'
And you'll be too surprised
To wonder why
Rain rain
Go away, go away
Rain rain
Come back again another day
Step out your cool suit
Snap on you wet boots
And now eat all you mushrooms
Until you see
That in 22 verses now
A storm is a-brewin'
And you'll be too annoyed
For victory
'Cause it will
Rain rain
Go away, go away
Rain rain
Come back again another day
China glass &
A chocolate bar
I'm leaving behind
So my children's children
Children's children
Will see what's left of me
Cue up the James Brown
And jack up the funky sound now
Say it won't be the last time
You hear a scream
'Cause in 21 verses now
A storm is a-ragin'
And you will satisfy your destiny
And it will
Rain rain
Go away, go away
Rain rain
Come back again another day
The song "Rain" by Terence Trent D'Arby is a call to action for listeners to prepare for a coming storm. The first two verses encourage people to take off their topcoats and put on their raincoats, both literally and figuratively. The storm is a metaphor for a difficult or challenging situation in life. In the next two verses, listeners are told to step out of their cool suits and put on their wet boots, and eat all their mushrooms until they see what's going on. The mushrooms here can be seen as a metaphor for taking a new perspective and seeing things differently. D'Arby urges the listener to be prepared for the storm to come, as it will surprise and annoy them. The repeated refrain of "Rain, rain, go away, come back again another day" suggests a desire for the storm to pass quickly, but it may come back another day.
The final verse of the song takes a darker turn, as D'Arby talks about leaving behind China glass and a chocolate bar for future generations to see what's left of him. He then urges the listener to cue up James Brown and jack up the funky sound, because in 21 verses a storm is raging, and it's time to satisfy your destiny. The idea of leaving something behind for future generations is a common theme in environmentalism, and it can be read as a call to action to work towards a better future for the planet. The repeated refrain takes on a new meaning here, as it suggests that the storm may not go away after all, and we must be prepared to face it head-on.
Overall, "Rain" is a thought-provoking song that encourages listeners to prepare for the challenges that life may bring. It's a call to action to be proactive and take control of your own destiny, rather than waiting for the storm to overwhelm you.
Line by Line Meaning
Take off your topcoats
Let go of your formalities and protections
Put on your raincoats
Prepare for the hardships to come
And now give up your birthright
Sacrifice your privilege and entitlement
And don't you cry
Remain steadfast despite adversity
'Cause in 23 verses now
A storm is a-comin'
A dire ordeal looms near
And you'll be too surprised
To wonder why
It will be very perplexing
And it will
Rain rain
Go away, go away
Rain rain
Come back again another day
The distressing event will occur and subside, potentially reoccurring
Step out your cool suit
Abandon your fashionable attire
Snap on you wet boots
Prepare for uncomfortable and difficult circumstances
And now eat all you mushrooms
Until you see
Indulge in distractions until you realize the gravity of the situation
That in 22 verses now
A storm is a-brewin'
The approaching adversity is becoming imminent
And you'll be too annoyed
For victory
It will be too distressing to overcome
China glass &
A chocolate bar
I'm leaving behind
So my children's children
Children's children
Will see what's left of me
Leaving behind material objects to be remembered by future generations
Cue up the James Brown
And jack up the funky sound now
Prepare for a wild and intense experience
Say it won't be the last time
You hear a scream
It will be a harrowing and memorable event
'Cause in 21 verses now
A storm is a-ragin'
The crisis is escalating
And you will satisfy your destiny
Fulfilling a predetermined fate
And it will
Rain rain
Go away, go away
Rain rain
Come back again another day
The distressed period will come and go, potentially reoccurring
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: TERENCE TRENT D'ARBY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ElizaDolittle
I was living in southern Italy when this album debuted and it was a SMASH hit! Loved it then, still do!
@Ritalto
Now he lives in Italy. https://www.youtube.com/SanandaMaitreya
@ElizaDolittle
@@Ritalto wow - I did not know! Thanks for the link!
@borissrbin97
Toliko ritmična pesma, puna energije, glas se podrazumeva!
@Robert.Oppenhaimer
Nema spota ili ima,jel znaš možda? Inaće su akordi laki al je ritam teže uhvatit👍🏽
@SuperKotsos21
One of the most beautiful songs of 80s many hello from HELLAS
@johnnyMajor
Έλα ρε φίλε, σωστός!
@sebashess4768
....ave, also greetings from nike,.... MOST STIMULATING..................
@giorgosmilikis1482
Έλααααααα
@denisesnoddy3903
I’m here kicking & loving