Rain on Me
Ashanti
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Mmm... mmm... mmm... mmm... Mmm... mmm... mmm... mmm... Mmm... mmm... mmm... mmm... mmm... I'm lookin' in the mirror At this woman down and out She's internally dyin' I know this was not what love's about I don't want to be this woman The second time around 'Cause I'm wakin' up screamin', no longer believin' That I'm gonna be around And over and over I tried Yet over and over you lied Gettin' over and over my pride, yeah I don't know why And over and over I tried Yet over and over you lied Gettin' over and over my pride, yeah I don't know why Rain on me Lord, won't you take this pain from me I don't want to live, I don't want to breathe Baby, just rain on me Lord, won't you take this pain from me I don't want to live, I don't want to breathe, no See, I don't want to hold my pillow late at night no more I'm tossin' and turnin' and thinkin' 'bout burnin' down these walls I-I don't want to fuel this fire no more, no more, no more See, I made up my mind 'cause I've wasted my time Ain't nothin' here to keep me warm And over and over I tried Yet over and over you lied Gettin' over and over my pride, yeah I don't know why And over and over I tried Yet over and over you lied Gettin' over and over my pride, yeah I cried, I cried, I cried, I cried, I cried Oh...oh...oh...oh... Rain on me Lord, won't you take this pain from me I don't want to live, I don't want to breathe Baby, just rain on me Lord, won't you take this pain from me I don't want to live, I don't want to breathe, no I'm so tired of the rain In my life And I'm so tired of the strain And now you're gonna lie 'Cause sometimes I can't sleep at night and This here it just don't seem right and Sometimes I just wonder why I Don't know, let my life go by 'Cause sometimes I can't sleep at night and This here it just don't seem right and Sometimes I just wonder why I Don't know, let my life go by Oh...oh...oh...oh...oh...oh... Rain on me Lord, won't you take this pain from me I don't want to live, I don't want to breathe Baby, just rain on me Lord, won't you take this pain from me I don't want to live, I don't want to breathe, no Rain on me Lord, won't you take this pain from me I don't want to live, I don't want to breathe Baby, just rain on me Lord, won't you take this pain from me I don't want to live, I don't want to breathe, no Ooh...ooh... Ooh...ooh... La-la-la-la-la-la-la La-la-la... La-la-la-la-la-la Ooh...ooh...ooh...
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Written by: Andre Parker, Ashanti Douglas, Burt Bacharach, Hal David, Irving Lorenzo
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Detail"Rain On Me" is a song by American R&B artist Ashanti. It was released on August 26, 2003, as the second single from her second album, "Chapter II".
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Songwriting CreditAshanti wrote the song herself alongside Irving Lorenzo and Andre Parker, emphasizing her songwriting skills.
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Concept and LyricsThe song talks about a woman longing for her boyfriend to treat her better and stop inflicting emotional and physical pain.
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Music VideoHype Williams directed the music video for "Rain On Me," which addressed the issue of domestic violence. Larenz Tate starred as Ashanti's abusive boyfriend.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached No.2 on Billboard’s Rhythm radio airplay chart and No.7 on the Billboard Hot 100, signaling its popularity.
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Critical ReceptionMany critics praised the song for its heartfelt lyrics, mature sound, and Ashanti's performance. It also earned Ashanti the Soul Train Aretha Franklin Entertainer of the Year Award.
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Remix VersionA remix of the song, "Rain On Me (Remix)", features new vocals and a rap verse from Charli Baltimore and Ja Rule.
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Live PerformancesAshanti has performed "Rain On Me" at various events, including the 9th Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards, further showcasing the song's prominence.
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Charity WorkAshanti used the song as a platform to raise awareness against domestic violence and promoted the Family Justice Center Initiative, serving as a national spokesperson.
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Cultural Impact"Rain On Me” not only solidified Ashanti's status as a successful R&B artist but also played a pivotal role in bringing attention to social issues, like domestic abuse, through mainstream music.
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