Black Rain
Creeper
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“At war with the world, yet worlds apart To return is a promise I can’t make You see, we together have The Callous Heart Because Callous Hearts don’t break” Do you recall when you’d lay on my chest? Now where you once slept just lays such an emptiness We’re going through this phase where we feel nothing Making out with ‘loneliness’ Cheating on each other with ‘regret’ We’re so forgettable and miserable I wrote for you a chorus to end it all And in the rain, I screamed your name So darling, just you shut your pretty mouth I know I mean nothing to you now Do you recall when he had you undressed? So young and so blessed, a letterbomb with no address You were young and nameless, guilty but blameless We woke the neighbors screaming at the weather once again We’re so forgettable and miserable I wrote for you a chorus to end it all You wanna know why it rains? And in the rain, I screamed your name So darling, just you shut your pretty mouth I know I mean nothing to you now And in the rain, I screamed your name So darling, just you shut your pretty mouth I know I mean nothing to you now And all the colours bleed in on themselves and I’m left so cold When all I wanted was a hand to hold to watch the world explode I was all of the things that you always dreamt and then never did All of the lives that you could have led but then never lived The midnight kids And in the rain, I screamed your name So darling, just you shut your pretty mouth I know I mean nothing to you now And in the rain, I screamed your name So darling, just you shut your pretty mouth I know I mean nothing to you now
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Written by: Will Gould, Ian Miles, Hannah Greenwood, Sean Scott, Dan Bratton, Oliver Burdett
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, SENTRIC MUSIC
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Black Rain" is classified under Punk Rock and Goth-Pop genres. This style combination was popularized during the late 20th century and incorporates aggressive, fast-paced punk rock elements with gothic themes and pop nuances.
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Band BackgroundThe song itself is by Creeper, a British punk rock band that was formed in 2014. Known for their dramatic, dark and theatrical approach to punk rock, the band burst onto the scene in 2014, quickly gaining popularity within the punk and alternative genres.
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Album Information"Black Rain" is the first track of Creeper's debut album "Eternity, in Your Arms" which was released in 2017. The album included 11 tracks and received a positive critical reception for its suspenseful narrative thread, theatrical arrangements, and infectious hooks.
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Song's Plot"Black Rain" sets the stage for a loose concept throughout the album involving a group of runaway kids known as "The Callous Heart". The video of the song is shown in a narrative format as it portrays the story of these misfit characters.
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Reception and ReviewsThe song was lauded by critics for its strong hooks, compelling narrative undertones, and darkly theatrical execution. Rock Sound magazine even called "Black Rain" Creeper's most ambitious song to date when it was released.
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Combining Genres"Black Rain" is an ideal representation of Creeper's strong emphasis on amalgamating genres. It combines the high-energy punk rock with lyrics imbued in gothic and pop culture to result in a unique sound.
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InspirationCreeper, and therefore, "Black Rain", takes inspiration from differentiating elements such as horror movies, punk culture, and the dark gritty sides of pop culture. These influences are quite highlighted in the song.
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James Scythe and the song"Black Rain" also introduces the fictional character James Scythe who is a major part of Creeper's story, another example of the band's synchronization between their music and narrative elements.
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Chart PerformanceAfter its release, "Black Rain" quickly became one of Creeper's most popular songs. The album ‘Eternity, In Your Arms’ peaked at #18 on the UK Albums Chart, depicting the band's rising popularity.
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Live Performances"Black Rain" has been performed at several music festivals and events, often being cited as one of the fan favorites. The dramatic live rendition of it reflects the band’s theatrical aura and music style.
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