Rain

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About Rain

"Rain" is a song by The Cult from their Love album. It was briefly known as "Sad Rain" during its recording, and the lyrics were reportedly inspired by a Hopi rain dance. Ultimately it was the second single released from that album following "She Sells Sanctuary". It peaked at #17 on the UK singles chart, and has always been a live favourite, being performed at almost every gig since its release. Despite the song's popularity, after performing it live in November 1989 at Wembley, singer Ian Astbury said, "So you like that one?" and after the audience cheered, Astbury responded by saying, "Personally, I don't. " This can be heard on bootleg live audio and video recordings of the concert. There is one alternative version to the song, an extended remix titled "(Here Comes The) Rain". The remix version of this song was used during a party sequence in the film Demoni 2, and the original version plays during the end credits to the film. The original version also appeared on the soundtrack to the video game Grand Theft Auto V. 


Year:
2006
5:26
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Hot sticky scenes, you know what I mean
Like a desert sun that burns my skin 
I've been waiting for her for so long
Open the sky and let her come down 

Here comes the rain 
Here comes the rain 
Here she comes again 
Here comes the rain

Hot sticky scenes, you know what I mean
Like a desert sun that burns my skin 
I've been waiting for her for so long
Open the sky and let her come down 

Here comes the rain 
Here comes the rain 
Here she comes again 
Here comes the rain

I love the rain 
I love the rain 
Here she comes again 
Here comes the rain 

Oh, rain 
Rain 
Rain 
Oh, here comes the rain 

I love the rain 
Well, I love the rain 
Here she comes again 
I love the rain 

Rain 
Rain

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The Cult

The Cult are a British rock band formed in 1983. They gained a dedicated following in Britain in the mid 1980s as a post-punk band with singles such as "She Sells Sanctuary", before breaking mainstream in the United States in the late 1980s as a hard rock band with singles such as "Love Removal Machine" and "Fire Woman". The band fuse a "heavy metal revivalist" sound with the "pseudo-mysticism ... of The Doors [and] the guitar-orchestrations of Led Zeppelin ... while adding touches of post-punk goth rock". Since their earliest form in Bradford during 1981, the band have had various line-ups; the longest-serving members are vocalist Ian Astbury and guitarist Billy Duffy, the band's two songwriters. more »

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Written by: Ian Astbury, William Duffy

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9 facts about this song

Band Facts
"Rain" is one of the hit singles by The Cult, a British rock band formed in 1983. - The band's founders are Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy.
Song Facts
"Rain" is a track from the band's second album "Love", which was released in 1985. - The song is a fusion of the post-punk, goth rock, and hard rock that the band is known for. - The album "Love" marked a critical and commercial breakthrough for the band, with "Rain" being one of its standout tracks.
Production Facts
The album was produced by Steve Brown who also worked with bands like Wham! and Manic Street Preachers. - Brown's pop background brought a sheen to The Cult's music that helped to polish their sound and make it more radio-friendly.
Chart Performance Facts
"Rain" was a success both critically and commercially. In the UK, it peaked at No.17 in the UK singles chart. - The song also gained popularity in the US on college radio.
Music Video Facts
The music video for "Rain" showed the band performing in a storm, which added an atmospheric backdrop to the gothic influenced rock song. - The video contributed significantly to the song's popularity, receiving much airplay on music television channels.
Legacy Facts
"Rain" has been covered by various artists over the years, demonstrating its enduring appeal and influence. - It has also become a classic staple of The Cult's live performances.
Lyric Facts
The lyrics to "Rain" are generally interpreted as a love song, albeit with a darker, more intense tone than typical love songs. - The lyrics reflect the band's dark, gothic image during the mid-1980s.
Music Style Facts
Duffy's guitar work on "Rain" is often praised for its distinctive sound, which combines a jingly jangly guitar line with a potent rock distortion. - Astbury's expressive vocal delivery also contributes to the song's unique quality. Both elements are critical in establishing The Cult's signature sound.
Album Facts
Besides "Rain", the album "Love" also produced other successful singles such as "She Sells Sanctuary". - "Love" has been certified Platinum in UK and Canada.

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