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The Vanden Plas formed in 2001 as a brotherly duo of Peter and Richard Reynolds, bespoke makers of luxurious burbling electronica of Borough Market, London. They had remarkable but short lived success with their first record, "Santa Margherita", a song which uses elements from a 25p charity shop record called "Margherita" by Massara. Independiente released the record as a 12" in July 2003 with The Vanden Plas's "Let's Stop" as the B-side (this record was later mistakenly listed as "Let's Stop Marx" on the Death Disco compilation). Championed by Pete Tong and remixed by Derrick Carter and Peace Divison, the record was a club hit but never released as a CD single. The Vanden Plas recorded a remix of "Anything" for labelmate Martina Topley-Bird but they split soon after and released no further singles. Richard continued with The Vanden Plas and in 2004 remixed Uniting Nation's Top 10 single "Out Of Touch" and in 2005 recorded the soundtrack for a testicular cancer charity film by Everyman featuring Rachel Stevens of S Club playing with a plum.
In 2008 Peter concentrates on digital design from his base in Montreal, Canada and in London Richard propagates the idea of illicitly cultivating public space from his website http://www.guerrillagardening.org
[The Vanden Plas is entirely different to Vanden Plas who are a German rock group.]
Rainmaker
The Vanden Plas Lyrics
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Never be stopped by the dawn
Now we are living on signs of a man
Nothing is real
Hiding the fears
Hiding the love
Never be stopped by believing
Never let it go
Listen to the rain
Listen to the rain
When we listen to the rainmaker story
Then we listen to a song that never ends
When we listen to the rainmaker story
We're in the end only points on a scale for the rainmaker
Hypnotisation is one kind of freedom
A two colour paint by a drug
Some of the answers requested by reason
Better believe
Better believe it
Blood out of soul
Sold out of blood
He taints the flesh of the poor ones
And we bite the tongue of ourselves that we never be faithful
Better let us go
You better let us go
Listen to the rain
Wash us all away
When we listen to the rainmaker story
Then we listen to a song that never ends
When we listen to the rainmaker story
We're in the end only points on the scale for the rainmaker
The Vanden Plas's song "Rainmaker" has elusive lyrics that can have multiple interpretations. The lyrics seem to talk about the illusions and lies that people believe in, the disregard for reality, and the power of the rainmaker's stories. One interpretation is that the "rainmaker" represents someone who manipulates people's minds and beliefs by telling them stories, hypnotizing them, or selling them drugs. The rainmaker's stories are like rain that washes away everything, including people's souls and beliefs. The lyrics urge the listener not to let go of reality and to listen to the rain, which seems to be a symbol of truth and clarity.
The lyrics also suggest that people are divided and scared, hiding their fears and love. The rainmaker's deception and lies make people lose their faith and betray their own beliefs. However, there is a hope that the rainmaker's power can be broken if people confess their madness and unite against him. The last stanza suggests that the rainmaker's power depends on people's acceptance, and if they refuse to be manipulated, the rainmaker loses his control.
Overall, "Rainmaker" can be viewed as a cautionary tale about the dangers of blind faith, manipulation, and illusions that can lead people astray from reality and themselves. The lyrics encourage the listeners to stay vigilant, listen to their inner voice, and not be swayed by false stories and promises.
Line by Line Meaning
Some illustrations are fiction of sadness
Sometimes, people depict tragic events in their lives through fictional illustrations.
Never be stopped by the dawn
One should never be hindered by the start of a new day.
Now we are living on signs of a man
We currently base our actions on what we have learned from other people.
Nothing is real
Our current reality may not actually be real or accurate.
Hiding the fears
Suppressing feelings of fear and anxiety.
Hiding the love
Concealing true feelings of affection or love.
Never be stopped by believing
One should never stop believing in their dreams or goals.
Son of a sun our confession unties our madness
Revealing our innermost thoughts and feelings can help us overcome our feelings of insanity.
Never let it go
Don't give up or let go of what you truly want or believe in.
Listen to the rain
Take time to appreciate the natural world around us.
Listen to the rain
Take time to appreciate the natural world around us.
When we listen to the rainmaker story
As we listen to the story of the person who controls the rain, we learn something important.
Then we listen to a song that never ends
The lessons we learn through listening never truly end.
When we listen to the rainmaker story
As we listen to the story of the person who controls the rain, we learn something important.
We're in the end only points on a scale for the rainmaker
Ultimately, we are insignificant in the grand scheme of things controlled by the rainmaker.
Hypnotisation is one kind of freedom
Sometimes being controlled or influenced can allow for a sense of freedom or relief from making decisions oneself.
A two colour paint by a drug
The effect of drugs can alter the way one perceives things, like seeing only two colors when there are more.
Some of the answers requested by reason
Some answers or solutions can only be found through logical reasoning.
Better believe
It's important to have faith or believe in something.
Better believe it
It's even more important to truly believe in something.
Blood out of soul
Sacrificing a part of oneself, such as their soul or dignity, for something else.
Sold out of blood
Giving up or selling a part of oneself, like their identity or values, for something else.
He taints the flesh of the poor ones
Someone in a position of power or wealth takes advantage of those less fortunate.
And we bite the tongue of ourselves that we never be faithful
We often stop ourselves from speaking or acting honestly and faithfully towards ourselves.
Better let us go
It's better to be set free from a situation or relationship.
You better let us go
It's important that you, the other person or party involved in the situation, let us go.
Listen to the rain
Take time to appreciate the natural world around us.
Wash us all away
Cleanse us from our sorrows or troubles, like the rain washing away dirt.
When we listen to the rainmaker story
As we listen to the story of the person who controls the rain, we learn something important.
Then we listen to a song that never ends
The lessons we learn through listening never truly end.
When we listen to the rainmaker story
As we listen to the story of the person who controls the rain, we learn something important.
We're in the end only points on the scale for the rainmaker
Ultimately, we are insignificant in the grand scheme of things controlled by the rainmaker.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREAS KUNTZ, STEPHAN LILL
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