The band's first record, Fatboy (1992), established the band as a favorite of the same 1990s scene that became popular through bands such as the Dave Matthews Band, Phish, and Widespread Panic. moe. has toured with the 1997 Furthur Festival, appeared at Woodstock '99, have played in Central Park, were the opening band for The Allman Brothers and The Who, and performed at Radio City Music Hall on New Years Eve 2006 and 2007.
They also host the annual festival moe.down at Snow Ridge Ski Area in Turin, NY. Started in 2000, the festival runs for three days and occurs every Labor Day weekend. The festival has attracted a wide variety of musical talent. Acts range from newer bands just emerging onto the scene (such as Tea Leaf Green, Nellie McKay and Raq) to big name acts and jam rock staples, such as Les Claypool, Blues Traveler, and Mike Gordon (of Phish fame); to pop rock icons, such as Leo Kottke, The Flaming Lips, The Violent Femmes; and most recently, Perry Farrell. Each year, the amount of moe.down attendees has steadily increased. moe.down I attracted around 3,000 people while moe.down VI in 2005, had attracted close to 7,000.
During an interview, guitarist Al Schnier was asked to describe moe. for those who have never heard their music: "It's an amalgamation of a wide variety of the history of rock, all regurgitated and recycled through the eyes, ears, hands, whatever of the guys in our band and all of that with a sense of adventure, a sense of humor, also a constant desire to push the envelope. All in this arena of taking chances, improvising live, and making things up on the spot."
Their official site can be found at www.moe.org
Rainshine
moe. Lyrics
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Rainshine
Rainshine
Coming down, breathing right again
Well, maybe drink a little water
Hell, or hide in some shade
Have you seen my brother
Rainshine
Rainshine
Rainshine
Coming down, breathing right again
I
Just need a little love
You
Are the one I'm thinking of
The skies are rolling thunder
Turning black and blue
Everything just opens up and falls on you
Rainshine
Rainshine
Rainshine
Coming down, breathing right again
Well, maybe drink a little water
Hell or hide in some shade
Have you seen my brother
What was that promise that you made
Rainshine
Rainshine
Rainshine
Coming down, breathing right again
Rainshine
Rainshine
Rainshine
Coming down, breathing right again
Rainshine
Rainshine
Rainshine
Coming down, breathing right again
The song Rainshine by moe. is a reflective track that lyrically draws connections between refreshment after summer rain, and emotional rejuvenation following troubled times. The repetition of the word "Rainshine" throughout the song signifies the meeting of rain and sunshine, and how both elements work together to create something new and positive. The lyrics suggest that through the hardship, there is always the possibility of growth and rebirth, making it an inspirational and hopeful song.
The first two lines of the song suggest that the rain has brought relief after a period of drought or heat. This image is then associated with the emotional relief of healing after a difficult time. The lyrics ask for a basic need of water, reminding the listener that through basic necessities, one can find the path to healing. The next line is a direct question, ‘Have you seen my brother?’ The lyrics are ambiguous, yet one interpretation is that it may be about searching for someone to connect with and enhance your growth.
The chorus 'Rainshine, coming down breathing right again' suggests that feeling normal again, finding healing after being in chaos, devoid of direction. The second verse suggests that the 'skies are rolling thunder'/hard times can be difficult to bear, and lead to dark thoughts, but the rain can transform this into a powerful new beginning. In the end, the song emphasizes that hope for healing is possible.
Line by Line Meaning
Rainshine
Hope and warmth that follows the rain
Rainshine
The singer repeats the word for emphasis
Rainshine
The third time this is said, it's as if the singer has finally found the rainshine that they were looking for
Coming down, breathing right again
The artist feels refreshed and renewed now that the rain has come
Well, maybe drink a little water
Advice to take care of oneself during the heat of the day
Hell, or hide in some shade
Suggesting alternative ways to escape the heat
Have you seen my brother
Change of topic; speaker is asking for someone
What was that promise that you made?
A question directed at someone, possibly accusatory
Just need a little love
The artist desires companionship and affection
You, are the one I'm thinking of
The artist has someone specific in mind when they say they need love
The skies are rolling thunder
Describing stormy weather
Turning black and blue
Further description of the stormy sky
Everything just opens up and falls on you
A metaphor to describe the rain pouring down on the singer
Rainshine
Return to the idea of hope and warmth following the rain
Rainshine
Repetition for emphasis
Rainshine
Repetition to express the comfort of hope and warmth
Coming down, breathing right again
Breathing easier and feeling better now that the rain has come
Well, maybe drink a little water
Recurring advice to practice self-care
Hell or hide in some shade
More guidance for coping with the heat
Have you seen my brother
Reiteration and intensification of an earlier question
What was that promise that you made
Repetition of an earlier query
Rainshine
Final time the artist affirms the hope and warmth that follows the rain
Rainshine
Further emphasis
Rainshine
Final repetition of the idea of hope and warmth after the rain
Coming down, breathing right again
Final expression of relief and rejuvenation after the rain has come
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Written by: AL SCHNIER
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