No Rain

Blind Melon

About No Rain

"No Rain" is a song by American rock band Blind Melon. It was released in 1993 as the second single from the band's debut album Blind Melon. The song is well known for its accompanying music video, which features the "Bee Girl" character. The music video, directed by Samuel Bayer, received heavy airplay on MTV at the time of its release. It subsequently helped propel Blind Melon to a multi-platinum level. The song is the band's highest-charting song, reaching number 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number one on both the Billboard Album Rock Tracks and Modern Rock Tracks charts. It proved to be successful internationally, hitting number one in Canada and number eight in Australia. 


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All I can say is that my life is pretty plain
I like watchin' the puddles gather rain
And all I can do is just pour some tea for two
And speak my point of view but it's not sane
It's not sane

I just want someone to say to me, oh
I'll always be there when you wake, yeah
You know I'd like to keep my cheeks dry today
So stay with me and I'll have it made

And I don't understand why sleep all day
And I start to complain that there's no rain
And all I can do is read a book to stay awake
And it rips my life away but it's a great escape
Escape, escape, escape
 
All I can say is that my life is pretty plain
You don't like my point of view, you think that I'm insane
It's not sane, it's not sane
 
I just want someone to say to me, oh
I'll always be there when you wake, yeah
You know I'd like to keep my cheeks dry today
So stay with me and I'll have it made, I'll have it made, I'll have it made
Oh, no, no, you know, I really wanna, really gonna have it made
You know, I'll have it made

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Blind Melon

Blind Melon is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California, active from 1990 to 1999 and 2006 onward. Best remembered for their 1993 single "No Rain", the group enjoyed critical and commercial success in the early 1990s with their neo-psychedelic take on alternative rock. more »

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Written by: Shannon Hoon, Christopher Thorn, Thomas Stevens, Brad Smith, Glen Graham

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7 facts about this song

Release and Popularity
"No Rain" was released on the band's 1992 debut album, "Blind Melon." As the album's second single, the song gained significant popularity in 1993, reaching number one on both the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and the RPM Canadian Singles Chart.
Inspiration
Shannon Hoon, the band's lead vocalist, wrote "No Rain" about his feelings of alienation and depression. The song's upbeat music contrasts sharply with its somber lyrics, reflecting Hoon's struggle with maintaining a positive attitude despite his personal struggles.
Music Video
The song's music video, directed by Samuel Bayer, became an MTV staple. It features Heather DeLoach playing the "Bee Girl" — a young, outcast girl in a bee costume who eventually finds her tribe of fellow bee people. The Bee Girl character was developed from the album cover, which shows a family member of drummer Glen Graham in a bee costume.
Legacy
"No Rain" is considered Blind Melon's signature song. Despite the band's short-lived career – Hoon died of a drug overdose in 1995 – the song continues to receive regular airplay on several radio formats. It is especially remembered for its catchy riff and optimistic tone, despite its somber subject matter.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered "No Rain." Among them are artists like Puddle Of Mudd and Jamie Cullum. Additionally, it has been used in numerous films and television shows, including "Wayne's World 2," "The Voice," and "The Office."
Awards and Accolades
In 1994, "No Rain" was nominated for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal at the 37th Grammy Awards. Though it didn't win, the nomination helped solidify the band's place in rock music history.
Charitable Initiative
In 2002, Heather DeLoach, who played the "Bee Girl" in the song's music video, auctioned off her original bee costume and donated the proceeds to the MusiCares Foundation, a charity that provides financial and medical assistance to struggling musicians.

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