They released their debut single, number 3 in Ghost Box's "Other Voices" series, in February 2015.
Their debut album, Peel Away The Ivy was released on Ghost Box in October 2016.
They released their second LP, The Scenic Route, in May, 2021.
Black Rain
The Pattern Forms Lyrics
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When you know we're heading there
Dry eyes on the freeway
Leads us deep in to your way
And you sit on and guide us
(Can sound a bit, higher, can't sound a bit)
Sky land against the landish
And my breath it beats too fast
Moon light cracks the mirror
As we drive in to the dark
And you sit on and guide us
And you sit on and guide us
And you sit on, sit on
(Can sound a bit, higher, can't sound a bit).
The Pattern Forms's song "Black Rain" paints a picture of a journey through darkness and uncertainty, with the singer placing their trust in a guide who remains mysterious and nameless throughout the lyrics. The first verse describes the presence of a crater on the windshield, a symbol of a past collision or impact, and a reminder of what may still lie ahead. The singer acknowledges that they are heading towards something unknown, yet they remain stoic, with dry eyes even as they traverse a busy freeway. This guides them towards the "deep" unknown spaces that their guide is taking them. The chorus repeats the phrase "And you sit on and guide us," suggesting an almost spiritual presence that is leading the way through troubled times.
The second verse presents a more surreal and dream-like landscape, where the sky is "landish" and the moon's light fractures the car's mirrors. Again, the singer's breath becomes fast, indicating the fear or uncertainty of what lies ahead. However, they remain steadfast, trusting in their unknown guide to take them to their destination, which is still shrouded in mystery.
Line by Line Meaning
That crater on the wind shield
Observing the crack on the windshield, anticipating the upcoming journey filled with difficulties
When you know we're heading there
Being aware of the destination and what it entails
Dry eyes on the freeway
Being stoic even when experiencing challenges or hardships
Leads us deep into your way
Being led into a path or journey by an unknown force or entity
And you sit on and guide us
Acknowledging the presence of a guiding force throughout the journey
(Can sound a bit, higher, can't sound a bit)
The fluctuation in tone indicating uncertainty or instability
Sky land against the landish
The contrasting nature of the landscape, with the sky above and the land below
And my breath it beats too fast
Feeling overwhelmed or anxious during the journey
Moon light cracks the mirror
The reflection of the moonlight visible in the cracked mirror, adding to the surreal quality of the journey
As we drive in to the dark
Driving deeper into the unknown, towards an uncertain destination
And you sit on and guide us
The continued presence of a guiding force throughout the journey
And you sit on, sit on
The repetition of the phrase emphasizing the importance of the guiding force
(Can sound a bit, higher, can't sound a bit)
The fluctuation in tone indicating uncertainty or instability
Writer(s): Edward John Frederick Gibson, Jon Durnie Brooks, Edward David Huw Macfarlane
Contributed by Andrew L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.