After a brief run as a recording-only project based in Austin, founding vocalist David Yow, bassist David Wm. Sims and guitarist Duane Denison relocated to Chicago, Illinois in 1989, finding kindred spirits in recording engineer Steve Albini and the Touch and Go Records imprint. With the addition of drummer Mac McNeilly, they began operating as a live band, expanding their following beyond Chicago's alternative scene into an international audience. Drummer Jim Kimball replaced McNeilly late in 1996, and was himself replaced by Brendan Murphy two years later.
Despite releasing a split single with leading alt-rockers Nirvana and signing to Capitol Records, the band failed to find commercial success amid the alternative rock explosion of the 1990s, and disbanded in 1999. Their reunion from 2008 to 2010 and following tour enjoyed positive responses from audiences and critics.
In October 2013, The Jesus Lizard were set to play at the All Tomorrow's Parties event Release the Bats in Melbourne, Australia. They cancelled this show due to "unforeseen circumstances."
Members:
David Yow - vocals;
Duane Denison - guitars;
David Wm. Sims - bass;
Mac McNeilly - drums.
Former members:
Jim Kimball - drums;
Brendan Murphy - drums.
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And Then The Rain
The Jesus Lizard Lyrics
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A selfless act of bravery
Now he's rewarded with free favors
Luck smiled at him and he smiled back
And then the rain
And then the rain
And then the rain
Beats down on me
His son means the whole world to him
Take this junkie for example
Spoiled rotten since his childhood
And then the rain
And then the rain
And then the rain
And then the rain
And then the rain
And then the rain
And then the rain
And then the rain
And then the rain
Beats down on me
The lyrics in The Jesus Lizard's song "And Then The Rain" are both simple and complex at the same time. The song is a collection of vignettes describing people in different situations, and how the rain metaphorically "beats down" on them. The opening verse shows a salesman who has done a selfless act of bravery and is rewarded with free favors. The rain represents the additional pressure and burden that comes with being rewarded, in this case, the weight of carrying the free favors.
The second verse describes a proud father whose son means the whole world to him. He is presumably happy until the rain comes, which may signify the worry and concern that comes with being a good parent. The third verse is about a "spoiled rotten" junkie who has had everything handed to them since childhood. They may have never had to face any real challenges until the rain comes, symbolizing the hardships they are now enduring as a result of their choices. Overall, the song speaks to the idea that with every reward or positive situation comes a new set of challenges or burdens, represented by the rain.
Line by Line Meaning
Take this salesman for example
Here is one example of a person
A selfless act of bravery
This person did something courageous without regard for their own well-being
Now he's rewarded with free favors
As a result, he has received some sort of compensation or benefit
Luck smiled at him and he smiled back
This good fortune was likely a result of chance or circumstance, and the person was grateful for it
And then the rain
The metaphorical representation of a sudden, negative change or event
And then the rain
Further emphasizing the negative change or event
And then the rain
Continuing to reinforce the negative change or event
Beats down on me
The negative outcome is affecting the person in a significant and painful way
Take this proud father for example
Another example of a person
His son means the whole world to him
The father deeply cares and loves his child
Take this junkie for example
Yet another example of a person
Spoiled rotten since his childhood
This person has had a life of indulgence and privilege
And then the rain
Repeating the metaphorical representation of a negative event affecting these people
And then the rain
Further emphasizing the negative change or event
And then the rain
Continuing to reinforce the negative change or event
And then the rain
Yet another repetition, underscoring the impact of the negative event
And then the rain
Further emphasizing the impact of the negative event
And then the rain
Continuing to reinforce the seriousness of the negative event
And then the rain
Yet another repetition, emphasizing the gravity of the situation
Beats down on me
Once more, emphasizing the severe impact of the negative event on the person
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