Like The Weather
10,000 Maniacs
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The color of the sky as far as I can see is coal grey. Lift my head from the pillow and then fall again. With a shiver in my bones just thinking about the weather. A quiver in my lips as if I might cry. Well by the force of will my lungs are filled and so I breathe. Lately it seems this big bed is where I never leave. Shiver in my bones just thinking about the weather. Quiver in my voice as I cry, "What a cold and rainy day. Where on earth is the sun hid away." I hear the sound of a noon bell chime. Now I'm far behind. You've put in 'bout half a day while here I lie with a shiver in my bones just thinking about the weather. A quiver in my lip as if I might cry, "What a cold and rainy day. Where on earth is the sun hid away?" Do I need someone here to scold me or do I need someone who'll grab and pull me out of this four poster dull torpor pulling downward. For it is such a long time since my better days. I say my prayers nightly this will pass away. The color of the sky is grey as I can see through the blinds. Lift my head from the pillow and then fall again with a shiver in my bones just thinking about the weather. A quiver in my voice as I cry, "What a cold and rainy day. Where on earth is the sun hid away?" I shiver, quiver, and try to wake.
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Written by: NATALIE MERCHANT
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10 facts about this song
Song Origins"Like the Weather" is a track from the album "In My Tribe" by 10,000 Maniacs. This album was hugely successful in the late 1980s and was regarded as the band's breakthrough moment.
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Band Composition10,000 Maniacs is an American alternative rock band that formed in 1981. They were known for their socially conscious and poetic lyrics. The principal members were Natalie Merchant (lead vocals), Dennis Drew (keyboards), Robert Buck (guitar), Steve Gustafson (bass), and Jerome Augustyniak (drums).
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Album Success"In My Tribe" is the second major-label album by 10,000 Maniacs. It was released in July 1987 and peaked at number 37 on the Billboard 200 chart, establishing the band's popular presence.
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Writer and Composer"Like the Weather" was written by Natalie Merchant, the lead vocalist of the 10,000 Maniacs, who also composed the song along with the band.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Peter Asher, renowned for his work with James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, and others.
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Chart Performance"Like the Weather" was one of the band’s two top-40 hits, peaking at number 68 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1988. This added to the reputation of the band and established them as a well-known group in the alternative rock genre.
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Music VideoThe visually compelling music video for "Like the Weather" was directed by Jeff Preiss and was shot in black and white, which was a popular choice in the 80s to produce a certain nostalgic and austere aesthetic.
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Song MeaningThe song is widely interpreted as dealing with the theme of depression, making subtle references to the changes in mood and temperament akin to changes in the weather.
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Natalie Merchant’s SongwritingMerchant's lyrics often dealt with serious issues, and "Like the Weather" was no different. Her insightful lyric-writing provided an emotional depth to the song and is a hallmark of 10,000 Maniacs music.
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Cover VersionsDespite being a unique, genre-defining song, "Like the Weather" has been covered by a few artists, demonstrating the song's enduring appeal and influence in the music industry.
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