Zulu Winter was a five piece Indie rock band formed in London, UK in 2011. … Read Full Bio ↴Zulu Winter was a five piece Indie rock band formed in London, UK in 2011. The band consisted of Will Daunt (vocals & guitar), Iain Lock (bass), Dom Millard (keyboards), Henry Walton (guitar) and Guy Henderson (drums).

They released their first single, "Never Leave", on Double Denim Records on 7 November 2011, and played a BBC Radio 6 introducing session at Maida Vale for Steve Lamacq the same week. The band subsequently signed to Play It Again Sam. Their second single "We Should Be Swimming" was released in February 2012 and was Zane Lowe's Hottest Record In The World on his BBC Radio 1 show, on the 11 January 2012. The band also received features in the UK press, including a two page spread in Q (magazine),"New Band Of The Day" on the Guardian website & a mention in the Independent's "Music One's To Watch Lists: This millennium’s school yard brawl".
The band released their debut album "Language" on 14 May,2012 and supported Keane on their 2012 UK tour. They released their third single "Silver Tongue" in April 2012 which was once again made Zane Lowe's Hottest Record In The World on his BBC Radio 1 show.

The band unceremoniously split via facebook when their slick, emotional indie was met with an insouciant shrug on June 5, 2014. They released a final 10-track mini-album entitled Stutter on July 21, 2014. It is a collection of studio and home recordings the band "didn't want to fester on a hard drive somewhere". NME reported that 'To be fair, it’s glossy and cohesive for an outtakes record, but aside from the subtle, groove-laden title track, nothing here really competes for your attention. Now is the winter of their discontent.'

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Heavy Rain
Zulu Winter Lyrics

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Oh, mother let me be heavy rain

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I wanna have everything
I wanna throw flow and flake
And you could be my subject
Can I be the one at your back?
Can I be the one that spins you?

Or am I on the wrong track to see you lifted high

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Cause all I want is to be the heavy rain
Oh, mother let me be heavy rain
You must have been the heavy rain
Oh, mother let me be heavy rain
You must have been the heavy rain
Oh, mother let me be heavy rain

You must have been the heavy rain
Oh, mother let me be heavy rain

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Come with me, I'll slow it all
We can watch wings beat and float
I'll stretch the time together
Is it me that pushes you on?
A bigger? to be with you?
Or am I not all strong for bringing all this aim(?)

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Cause all I want is to be the heavy rain
Oh, mother let me be heavy rain
You must have been the heavy rain
Oh, mother let me be heavy rain
You must have been the heavy rain
Oh, mother let me be heavy rain

You must have been the heavy rain
Oh, mother let me be heavy rain

Overall Meaning

The song "Heavy Rain" by Zulu Winter expresses the desire to have a powerful and transformative impact on the world, much like heavy rain that nourishes and rejuvenates. The singer addresses their mother in a pleading tone, asking to be allowed to become heavy rain, perhaps alluding to the mother's own strength and influence in their life. The singer wants to have everything, to be able to flow and flake, and to be the force behind the positive transformation of others.

The lyrics also suggest a desire to be close to someone, possibly a love interest, and to lift them up. The singer asks if they can be the one at their back, spinning them around, and pushing them forward. They want to slow down time so they can savor the moments they have together. The lyrics also suggest that the singer is unsure if they have the strength to bring about the change they desire, but they are willing to try.

Overall, the song expresses a desire for growth, transformation, and closeness. The metaphor of heavy rain adds a sense of power and awe to these desires, emphasizing the singer's longing for something truly impactful.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, mother let me be heavy rain
The singer is expressing a desire to be all-encompassing and powerful, like a heavy rain.

I wanna have everything
The singer wants to possess everything and have complete control over their surroundings.

I wanna throw flow and flake
The singer wants to have the ability to create and manipulate natural elements, like water and snow.

And you could be my subject
The artist suggests that their mother can be the object of their power and influence.

Can I be the one at your back?
The artist asks if they can be a source of support and strength for their mother.

Can I be the one that spins you?
The singer asks if they can be the one who motivates and inspires their mother.

Or am I on the wrong track to see you lifted high
The singer questions whether their actions are truly helpful to their mother or if they are misguided.

Cause all I want is to be the heavy rain
The artist reiterates their desire to be powerful and all-encompassing.

You must have been the heavy rain
The artist acknowledges their mother's own strength and influence in their life.

Come with me, I'll slow it all
The artist invites their mother to experience the world in a slower, more contemplative way.

We can watch wings beat and float
The singer suggests taking the time to appreciate the beauty of nature and the world around them.

I'll stretch the time together
The artist wants to make the most of their time with their mother and create lasting memories together.

Is it me that pushes you on?
The singer asks if their actions motivate and inspire their mother in a positive way.

A bigger? to be with you?
The meaning of this line is unclear, potentially referring to the singer's desire to be closer to their mother or to be a source of strength for her.

Or am I not all strong for bringing all this aim(?)
The singer questions whether their goals and desires are too lofty or unrealistic to achieve.

You must have been the heavy rain
The artist once again acknowledges their mother's strength and influence.

Oh, mother let me be heavy rain
The artist repeats their desire to have immense power and control over their surroundings.

You must have been the heavy rain
The singer again acknowledges their mother's strength and influence.

Oh, mother let me be heavy rain
The singer once again expresses their yearning for unlimited power and influence.

You must have been the heavy rain
The artist attributes their own desire for strength and influence to their mother's own strength and influence.

Oh, mother let me be heavy rain
The artist repeats their desire to be powerful and all-encompassing.

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