Purple Rain
X-Treme Lyrics


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Sippin purple rain through the rain
That meditation don't work here I had to pray
The ones I held down and showed love ain't do the same
I had my back down in the mud had to maintain
Yeah, they ain't give a fuck about my whereabouts
Shit been in the air I had to clear it out
It's crazy how the ones I always care about
End up bein the same ones to let me down
I was told if you real the real feel it
Well I been real and they ain't feel shit I say
They say with time man your wounds get healing
Well it's been time why the fuck I feel this pain
Not too many real man a lot is gon change
I need them m's in the muthafuckin' bank
Put on the Brent cuz it's gang over love
But to be honest I'd take real love any day
Purple rain, purple rain, purple
Purple rain, purple rain, purple
Purple rain, purple rain
Ease the pain, ease the pain
Purple rain, purple rain, purple
Purple rain, purple rain, purple
Purple rain, purple rain
Heart can't take, heart can't take
In my heart, yeah in my heart
I can't take, can't take
So I'm pouring up the purple rain, purple rain
In my heart, yeah in my heart I can't take
Pouring up the purple rain
When my dawg crossed me it cut me deep in my heart
So I gotta shuffle and watch how I choose my cards
And I still ask God why he had to go take Dasia
Cuz lord knows Dasia would've made it far
Drugs through the night ain't think I'd wake up see tomorrow
Studa in my dreams wish he was in my car
Studa in my dreams wish he was in my car
Damn, this shit real now
I'm just gettin real big now
I just be fuckin for the feel now
I just can't sit down and now
I need drugs
I need love, love
Purple rain, purple rain, purple
Purple rain, purple rain, purple
Purple rain, purple rain
Ease the pain, ease the pain
Purple rain, purple rain, purple
Purple rain, purple rain, purple




Purple rain, purple rain
Heart can't take, heart can't take

Overall Meaning

In X-Treme's song "Purple Rain," the lyrics explore the feelings of betrayal and disappointment from those who were once trusted and cared for. The singer reflects on how they have experienced hardships and had to fight to maintain their position in life. They express frustration at the lack of support and understanding they receive from the people they had always cared about. Despite being genuine and real, the singer realizes that their efforts are often unappreciated. The pain they feel is prolonged, even with the passing of time, leaving them questioning why they continue to experience this emotional anguish.


The theme of "Purple Rain" can be seen as an expression of longing for genuine love and support, symbolized by the purple rain. The song suggests that the singer's heart cannot take the continuous disappointment and seeks relief through substances, like drugs, trying to ease their pain. The lyrics also touch on the loss of a loved one, questioning why they had to leave and expressing a desire for them to be present again.


Overall, "Purple Rain" delves into the complex emotions of betrayal, disappointment, and the search for solace and understanding in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

Sippin purple rain through the rain
Finding solace and escape through intoxication


That meditation don't work here I had to pray
Traditional methods of calming the mind don't provide relief, turning to prayer instead


The ones I held down and showed love ain't do the same
People I supported and cared for didn't reciprocate that love and loyalty


I had my back down in the mud had to maintain
Facing difficult challenges, but still persevering and keeping oneself together


Yeah, they ain't give a fuck about my whereabouts
Others showed little concern for my well-being and whereabouts


Shit been in the air I had to clear it out
There has been tension and negativity floating around, requiring me to address and remove it


It's crazy how the ones I always care about
Surprising and disappointing how the people I deeply care for turn their backs on me


End up bein the same ones to let me down
Those very individuals become the ones who disappoint and betray me


I was told if you real the real feel it
Being genuine and authentic should be recognized and appreciated by others


Well I been real and they ain't feel shit I say
Despite my sincerity, others fail to understand or value my words and actions


They say with time man your wounds get healing
It is commonly believed that over time, emotional pain will subside


Well it's been time why the fuck I feel this pain
Despite the passage of time, the pain still lingers


Not too many real man a lot is gon change
Finding genuinely authentic individuals is rare, and many things will inevitably change


I need them m's in the muthafuckin' bank
Having a strong desire for substantial financial success and wealth


Put on the Brent cuz it's gang over love
Prioritizing loyalty to the gang or group over romantic love or emotions


But to be honest I'd take real love any day
Despite the emphasis on loyalty to the gang, true and genuine love is still highly valued


Heart can't take, heart can't take
Feeling overwhelmed and unable to bear the emotional pain


In my heart, yeah in my heart
Deeply feeling the emotions and pain within one's heart


I can't take, can't take
Feeling unable to endure or tolerate the emotional burden any longer


So I'm pouring up the purple rain, purple rain
Turning to intoxication as a means to temporarily escape and find relief from the pain


When my dawg crossed me it cut me deep in my heart
Experiencing profound hurt and betrayal when a close friend betrayed or deceived me


So I gotta shuffle and watch how I choose my cards
Being cautious and discerning in selecting the people I trust and rely on


And I still ask God why he had to go take Dasia
Continuously questioning and seeking understanding for the loss of a loved one named Dasia


Cuz lord knows Dasia would've made it far
Believing that Dasia had immense potential for success and growth


Drugs through the night ain't think I'd wake up see tomorrow
Engaging in drug use during the night without considering the possibility of waking up to another day


Studa in my dreams wish he was in my car
Longing for the presence of Studa, possibly a departed loved one, in my car and everyday life


Damn, this shit real now
Coming to terms with the reality and seriousness of the situation


I'm just gettin real big now
Experiencing significant growth and success in my life


I just be fuckin for the feel now
Engaging in casual sexual encounters solely for the physical sensations


I just can't sit down and now
Feeling restless and unable to relax or stay still


I need drugs
Craving the temporary escape and numbness provided by drugs


I need love, love
Desiring genuine and affectionate love from others


Heart can't take, heart can't take
Feeling overwhelmed and unable to bear the emotional pain




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Written by: Allante' Johnson

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