Soon, their song, The Good Kind — originally recorded solely by Jessica — was featured on the hit teen soap opera One Tree Hill. They performed this song on the show on February 8, 2005. Later that month, the duo embarked on the month-long, nation-wide One Tree Hill Tour along with Gavin DeGraw, Tyler Hilton, and Bethany Joy Lenz. Michelle later expressed her dislike of going on tour without releasing an album first. "Stand Still, Look Pretty" became that album. It was released on May 23, 2006, debuting at number fourteen on the U.S. Billboard 200 with 44,000 copies sold in its first week. Though the market for country music is generally smaller in the UK compared to the United States, the album reached number one on the country chart on that side of the Atlantic.
The Wreckers broke up in 2008
Rain
The Wreckers Lyrics
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I can't believe anything you say
And it must be my luck
'Cause no one else gets treated this way
And I wanna know
What goes on in that head of yours
Yeah I wanna know
[Chorus]
Rain
You must be sick or something
I can't take another day
Rain
is falling down
but will the sun come out again
I never speak up
I just tried to stay out of the way
And I must have messed up
'cause that's all that I hear you say
And I wanna know
What on earth makes you act like this
Yeah I wanna know
'Cause I don't think I can take this shit
[Chorus]
sun come out
sun come out
[Chorus]
Rain
You must be sick or something
Rain
rain, rain, rain
is falling down
but will the sun come out again
The lyrics of "Rain" by The Wreckers are about a toxically negative relationship. The singer is at her wits' end with her partner's behavior, often treated poorly and being lied to ("I can't believe anything you say"). She wants to understand what's going on in her partner's head, as it seems like nothing she does is good enough. The repeated use of rain in the chorus conveys a sense of gloom and despair that mirrors the feelings of the singer trapped in a relationship that's dragging her down. She can't take any more of this relationship and is hoping for the sun to come out and bring a brighter day.
Overall, the lyrics of "Rain" are a powerful message about the difficulties of being in a toxic, negative relationship. The spare, direct lyrics capture the singer's sense of frustration and desperation in a very clear way. For those who have been in similar situations, this song represents a powerful reminder to stand up for ourselves and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
You'd never give up
I have come to understand that you are a resilient and persistent person
I can't believe anything you say
I have lost faith in your words and statements
And it must be my luck
I am beginning to believe that this unfortunate situation that I am facing is due to the nature of luck that I possess
'Cause no one else gets treated this way
I have realized that the treatment I am receiving from you is unique to me as no one else is facing such a circumstance
And I wanna know
I am curious to understand the thoughts that are going on in your mind
What goes on in that head of yours
I am eager to delve deeper and comprehend the thinking process that takes place in your mind
Yeah I wanna know
I wholeheartedly desire to know
'Cause I don't think I can take much more
I am concerned and unsure if I can handle any more of this situation
Rain
The current situation is akin to rain, it is dreary and bleak
You must be sick or something
I am beginning to think that you are undergoing some form of sickness or ailment
I can't take another day
I have reached my threshold and cannot endure this any longer
is falling down
Rain is currently falling from the sky
but will the sun come out again
I am pondering if there will be better and brighter days
I never speak up
I tend to remain silent and not assert myself
I just tried to stay out of the way
I attempt to avoid conflict and not be in your way
And I must have messed up
I am beginning to realize that I might have made a mistake
'cause that's all that I hear you say
It seems that you only have negative comments and criticism to offer me
What on earth makes you act like this
I am befuddled as to what is the cause of your actions and behavior
'Cause I don't think I can take this shit
I am at my limit and cannot tolerate this situation any further
sun come out
I yearn for the sun to make its presence known
sun come out
Again, I desire for the sun to reveal itself
Rain
I repeat, the current situation is like rain, it is a gloomy and unpleasant circumstance
You must be sick or something
Once again, I am wondering if you are under some form of illness or disease
rain, rain, rain
I emphasize that it is raining heavily and continuously
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHELLE BRANCH, MICHELLE JACQUET BRANCH
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