Rain King
Counting Crows
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When I think of heaven Deliver me in a black-winged bird I think of flying down into a sea of pens and feathers And all other instruments of faith and sex and God In the belly of a black-winged bird Don't try to feed me 'Cause I've been here before and I deserve a little more I belong in the service of the Queen I belong anywhere but in between She's been crying, I've been thinking And I am the rain king I said mama, mama, mama Why am I so alone? I can't go outside, I'm scared, I might not make it home But I'm alive, but I'm sinking in If there's anyone home at your place Why don't you invite me in? Don't try to bleed me 'Cause I've been there before and I deserve a little more I belong in the service of the Queen I belong anywhere but in between She's been lying, I've been sinking And I am the rain king Hey, I only want the same as anyone Henderson is waiting for the sun Oh, it seems night endlessly begins and ends After all the dreaming I come home again When I think of heaven Deliver me in a black-winged bird I think of dying Lay me down in a field of flame and heather Render up my body into the burning heart of God In the belly of a black-winged bird Don't try to bleed me 'Cause I've been here before and I deserve a little more I belong in the service of the Queen I belong anywhere but in between She's been dying And I've been drinking and I am the rain king 'Cause I say I am the rain king 'Cause I say I am the rain king, yeah
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Written by: STEVE BOWMAN, DAVID LYNN BRYSON, ADAM FREDRIC DURITZ, CHARLES THOMAS GILLINGHAM, MATTHEW MARK MALLEY, BEN G MIZE, DANIEL JOHN VICKREY
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13 facts about this song
Music Genre"Rain King" is categorized under the genres of Alternative Rock and Adult Alternative.
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Album InformationThe song is from Counting Crows' debut album "August and Everything After" that was released in 1993.
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Chart Performance"Rain King" reached number 23 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and number 48 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in the United States.
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Song MeaningAccording to the lead vocalist Adam Duritz, "Rain King" symbolizes the imaginary friend he created to run away from his loneliness. The "Rain King" metaphorically represents someone who wishes he could make everything alright but fails sometimes.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances, the band frequently merges "Rain King" with the Bruce Springsteen song "Thunder Road".
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Song Writing"Rain King" is written by band members Adam Duritz and David Bryson.
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Popular ReferencesThe term "Rain King" is a reference to the novel "Henderson the Rain King" by Saul Bellow, and the lyrics often quote directly from the book.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists like Dashboard Confessional have covered "Rain King" during their live performances.
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Music VideoThough the song was popular, it did not have an official music video.
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Album Success"August and Everything After," the album featuring "Rain King," achieved multi-Platinum status, selling over seven million copies worldwide.
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Pop Culture References"Rain King" is frequently heard in popular culture, including films and television series like "Clueless" and "Broadcast News."
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Music CompositionIt is known for its energetic rhythm, heartfelt lyrics, and distinctive vocals.
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Concert TraditionAs a concert tradition, Adam Duritz asks the audience to sing the chorus of "Rain King" towards the end of the song.
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