Make It Rain

Ed Sheeran

About Make It Rain

"Make It Rain" is a song by Northern Irish musician Foy Vance. It was made famous by Ed Sheeran in 2014 when it was used in the television series Sons of Anarchy.


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2014
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When the sins of my father
Weigh down in my soul
And the pain of my mother
Will not let me go
Well I know there can come fire from the sky
To refine the purest of kings
And even though
I know this fire brings me pain
Even so
And just the same

Make it rain
Make it rain down low
Make it rain
Oh make it rain
Make it rain
Make it rain down low
Make it rain
Make it rain

The seed needs the water
Before it grows out of the ground
But it just keeps on getting hard
And the hunger more profound
Well I know there can come tears from the eye
But they may as well be in vain
Even though
I know these tears come with pain
Even so
And just the same

Make it rain
Make it rain down low
Make it rain
Oh make it rain
Make it rain
Make it rain down low
Just make it rain
Make it rain

And the seas are full of water
That stops by the shore
Just like the riches of grandeur, oh no no
Never reach the port
And let the clouds fill with thunderous applause
And let lightning be the veins
That fill the sky
With all that they can drop
When it's time to make a change

Make it rain
Make it rain down low
Make it rain
Make it rain
Make it rain
Make it rain down low
Make it rain
Oh make it rain

Make it rain
Make it rain
Make it rain
Oh make it rain
Make it rain
Make it rain down low
Make it rain
Oh make it rain

Make it rain
Make it rain
Make it rain
Make it rain
Make it rain
Make it rain
Make it rain
Oh make it rain

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Ed Sheeran

Edward Christopher "Ed" Sheeran (born 17 February 1991) is an English singer-songwriter and producer. He was born in Halifax, before moving to Framlingham. He learned to play guitar and started writing songs at a young age. He began recording in 2005 and moved to London in 2008 to pursue a music career. In 2009, he played 312 gigs. In early 2011, Sheeran released an independent extended play, No. 5 Collaborations Project which led him to be signed to Asylum / Atlantic Records. Buoyed by the commercial breakthrough of the singles "The A Team" and "Lego House", his debut album + has been certified quintuple platinum in the United Kingdom. In 2012, he won two BRIT Awards for Best British Male Solo Artist, and British Breakthrough of… more »

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Written by: Foy Vance

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12 facts about this song

Collaboration
"Make It Rain" is a song by Northern Irish musician Foy Vance. However, it was popularized when English artist, Ed Sheeran, did a cover of the song in 2014.
TV Series Contribution
Ed Sheeran’s version of the song was used in the FX television series "Sons of Anarchy". The song played during the closing scenes of the penultimate episode of the series.
Instant Hit
After its release, the track immediately climbed to the 1st position on the iTunes charts, owing to its powerful lyrics and Ed Sheeran's soulful performance.
Release Date
The song was released on December 2nd, 2014 by Warner Music UK limited.
Unique Style
Both Ed Sheeran's version and Foy Vance's original track are a wonderful blend of soul and blues, a departure from Sheeran's usual pop and Vance's alternative rock styles.
Lyrics Inspiration
Although it was not explicitly stated, the lyrics of the song seem to echo themes prevalent in blues music. It talks about life trials, suffering, endurance, redemption, and prayer for change, like making it rain.
Album Placement
Ed Sheeran's version of "Make It Rain" is featured on the reissue of his second studio album, "x" (multiply) in 2015, despite not originally being part of the album.
Multiple Awards
Sheeran’s album "x", for which "Make It Rain" was part of, won the Brit Award for Album of the Year in 2015.
Dynamic Performance
The song has been performed live by Ed Sheeran in various locations, including the 9th season of The Voice.
Friendship Origins
The collaboration between Foy Vance and Ed Sheeran on "Make It Rain" was born out of their close friendship. They've even toured together.
Musical Recognition
Beyond commercial success, "Make It Rain" has been recognized for its soulful, hauntingly beautiful musical arrangement and powerful lyrics.
Personal Influence
Foy Vance, who is the original writer of "Make It Rain", has been a huge influence on Ed Sheeran's music. In fact, Ed even has a tattoo of the words "The Wind and the Wave", which happens to be a title of one of the albums by Foy Vance.

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  • Alan Wallace
    Alan Wallace
    Brilliant song written and performed with authentic genius by Foy Vance and unless you read the fine print most wouldn't even know he was involved. I'm sure that's not what Ed had in mind when he paid tribute to Vance with his cover. 
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