Segall began his recording career as a part-time musician in various underground bands in Orange County and the San Francisco Bay Area, before beginning a solo career in 2008. Segall's first solo release was the cassette Horn The Unicorn released on the Wizard Mountain label (later re-released by HBSP-2X on vinyl record). Around the same time, Wizard Mountain also released a split cassette featuring Segall and the band Superstitions entitled Halfnonagon.
In 2012, Segall released three LPs: His solo album, Twins; a collaboration with White Fence titled Hair and Slaughterhouse, an album with the Ty Segall Band.
Rain
Ty Segall Lyrics
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I wish I could make it blue for you
Instead it blooms
Instead it blooms
My heart is filled with dust
And all I see is light
And I still wait for the sun to grow cold and still
Still I wait for you
'Cause you, you can make the rain
Oh you, you can make the rain
And oh you, you can make the rain
And you can make the rain
I'm waiting for the sky to die
Oh you, you can make the rain
Oh you, you can make the rain
And oh you, you can make the rain
And you can make the rain
Oh
I'm sick of the sunshine
I wish I could make it blue for you
Instead it blooms
Instead it blooms
The lyrics to Ty Segall's "Rain" evoke a sense of longing and melancholy. The first line, "I'm sick of the sunshine," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer seems to be exhausted by the brightness and cheerfulness of the world around them. They wish they could "make it blue" instead, perhaps indicating a desire for a darker, more emotive atmosphere. The repetition of "instead it blooms" creates a sense of frustration with the world's constant renewal and growth, as if the singer cannot escape the positivity around them.
The next line, "my heart is filled with dust," adds to this sense of melancholy. This imagery suggests that the singer's feelings have been neglected and forgotten, or perhaps that they have been carrying around a sense of sadness for a long time. The mention of waiting for the sun to "grow cold and still" creates a sense of waiting for something to change, for a moment when the constant brightness will fade away.
The chorus is where the song's title comes into play. The repeated lines "you can make the rain" suggest that the singer is waiting for someone or something to bring a release from the constant sunshine. Rain is often associated with a sense of catharsis or renewal, making it a fitting metaphor for the emotions conveyed in the song. Overall, "Rain" is a song about feeling trapped in an overwhelming world and longing for a release from its constant cheerfulness.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sick of the sunshinee
I am tired of the constant brightness and cheerfulness around me.
I wish I could make it blue for you
I wish I could change the sunny weather to something more suitable or comfortable for you.
Instead it blooms
However, the sun still shines brightly and the flowers continue to grow.
Instead it blooms
Despite my wishes, the brightness and cheerfulness continue to persist.
My heart is filled with dust
I am feeling empty and unfulfilled on the inside (like dust).
And all I see is light
All I am able to perceive or focus on is the brightness and positivity around me.
And I still wait for the sun to grow cold and still
I am still hoping for a change in the weather, for the sun to go away and stop shining.
Still I wait for you
I am waiting for someone or something to provide me with support or comfort during this difficult time.
'Cause you, you can make the rain
I believe that you have the power to change the weather and bring rain (which represents a cool and soothing change from the heat and brightness).
Oh you, you can make the rain
I am repeating my belief that you have control over the weather and can bring me relief.
And oh you, you can make the rain
My faith in your ability to change the weather remains strong.
And you can make the rain
I am emphasizing that you, and only you, can bring me what I need (rain).
I'm waiting for the sky to die
I am hoping for the end of the sunny weather or for something to happen that will bring an end to the persistent brightness and positivity.
Oh you, you can make the rain
I am still hoping that you will be able to bring me the rain that I need to feel better.
Oh you, you can make the rain
I am repeating my plea for you to bring me rain.
And oh you, you can make the rain
My belief in your ability to help me remains unwavering.
And you can make the rain
I continue to emphasize that you and only you have the power to bring me what I need (rain).
Oh
An exclamation of hope, longing, or desperation.
I'm sick of the sunshine
I repeat my weariness and dissatisfaction with the constant brightness and cheerfulness around me.
I wish I could make it blue for you
I emphasize my desire to change the weather to something that would benefit you and make things easier for you.
Instead it blooms
I acknowledge that my wishes for a change in the weather have not been realized and that the positivity and cheerfulness continue to persist.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: Ty Garrett Segall
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