Since relocating to San Diego, the band reformed, and released "If Footmen Tire You..." which was recorded in Detroit by Jim Diamond, and widely hailed as one of the year's best, including receiving the San Diego Music Award for "Rock Album of the Year." The band is fresh off of another European tour and is set to release "Who to Trust, Who to Kill, Who to Love," which is already being hailed as the band's best release to date.
The band is hitting it's stride, their sound continues to grow with every passing year, and this new record is a graduation of sorts for a band that has steadily demonstrated maturity in song writing, and a firm grasp of their influences. This album is the embodiment of the no frills, off the cuff, blues punk rock that The Bloody Hollies are admired for. They do what they do with skill, perfection, and flat out better than anyone else.
The Rain
The Bloody Hollies Lyrics
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I don't think we'll ever see our little town again.
Oh, how could you wish it would rain?
You could have asked for so much better.
Oh I feel the rain.
And I, and I, and I'm... outta here.
The sky turned bright red and the trees started dying.
I've never seen so many people get down on their knees.
Oh, how could you wish it would rain?
You could have asked for love and money.
Oh I feel the rain.
And I, and I, and I'm... outta here.
Sometimes you get what you're asking for.
And everybody always gets what they deserve.
Oh lord.
Please... stop the rain.
I couldn't run fast enough 'cause I kept tripping on the children.
All the mothers and the fathers left them far behind.
Oh, how could you wish it would rain?
You could asked for fame and fortune.
Oh I feel the rain.
And I, and I, and I'm... outta here.
The Bloody Hollies’ song “The Rain” tells a dark and ominous story of impending doom, with lyrics describing a town in crisis as residents panic and flee from an unseen force. The song begins with a powerful image of everyone “running when they heard that it was falling,” setting a foreboding tone that continues throughout the rest of the lyrics. The singer expresses disbelief that they will ever see their “little town” again, implying that some sort of catastrophic event is occurring.
As the song progresses, the described calamity becomes even more intense, as the sky turns red and trees start dying. The imagery becomes more chaotic, with people falling to their knees and others getting left behind. Despite the severity of the situation, the singer questions why anyone would wish for such devastation, suggesting that there were better things to ask for, such as love and money.
The song concludes with a poignant message, warning that sometimes people get what they wish for, and that everyone gets what they deserve. The final plea to the lord to “stop the rain” echoes the earlier confusion and despair present in the song, leaving listeners with an intense longing for resolution and relief from the chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody started running when they heard that it was falling.
The news that the downfall is happening and it’s time to evacuate for the safety of the people.
I don't think we'll ever see our little town again.
The intensity of the rain that has been predicted can destroy the entire town.
Oh, how could you wish it would rain?
Questioning the intentions of the people who ever wished for the downfall which brings destruction.
You could have asked for so much better.
Suggesting that the people could have wished for something better than the devastation brought by the rain.
Oh I feel the rain.
Expressing that the rain has started and could lead to further destruction.
And I, and I, and I'm... outta here.
Leaving the place because the situation has become unbearable and the evacuation is necessary.
The sky turned bright red and the trees started dying.
Expressing the severity of the situation where even the sky and trees are showing signs of damage.
I've never seen so many people get down on their knees.
Observing the reaction of the people who are heavily affected by the rain and are praying for help.
You could have asked for love and money.
Suggesting that people could have wished for something better like love and prosperity instead of rain that brings destruction.
Sometimes you get what you're asking for.
Reflecting upon how sometimes the consequences of our actions and wishes can have a negative impact.
And everybody always gets what they deserve.
Suggesting that people should be careful of what they wish for because they might get what they deserve.
Oh lord.
Praying to God for mercy and to stop the rain.
Please... stop the rain.
Pleading for the rain to stop and prevent further damage and destruction.
I couldn't run fast enough 'cause I kept tripping on the children.
Depicting the difficulty to escape from the situation because of the chaos created by confusion and panic.
All the mothers and the fathers left them far behind.
Stating the sad reality where the children are left behind in the chaos due to the parents being unable to save them.
Writer(s): Jesse Harris, Melody Gardot
Contributed by Zoe S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Byron Lee Horne
This is so good I had to post twice. Sensational track. Like Jack W fronting The Hives. Excellent tune!
TheGingerBlaggard
Discovered these on Spotify via The Lords of Altamont. Would love to see these play in some dive bar sometime!
My Little Underground TV
So are you 2001Mathieu for posting the comment. Thanks :-) It is such a cool track mind and we love it. We've got some real cool tracks to post so keep an eye out for them ;-)
My Little Underground TV
Thanks Drungsta, we've got some good tunes coming up so keep an eye out for them ;-)
Dressed In Black
What a great band name!!!! Choon as well very Mr White B-)
2001MATHIEU
You're So GOOD ! ! ! \m/
My Little Underground TV
You got it brother ;-)
2001MATHIEU
Thanks guys... you're so COOL !!! ...\m/
Suzie Cuzak
Great drummer
Analog Noir
Damn was not expecting that voice haha