Rain
SWV
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Sometimes it's soft as a misting rain That gently touches my soul It cools the fire that burns in me And I simply lose control So just Rain down (on) on me Let you're love just fall like rain drops Rain on me Just Rain down (on) on me Let you're love just shower me Just rain on me Full as a dam at capacity My passion's about to explode, yeah I can't escape, it's surrounding me I'm caught in a storm That I don't need no shelter from Rain down (on) on me Let you're love just fall like rain drops Rain on me Just Rain down (on) on me Let you're love just shower me Just rain on me Shower me Sprinkle me Fall down on me (You're love just fall on me) Fall down, fall down on me Let it Fall down, fall on me Just Rain down (on) on me Let you're love just fall like rain drops Rain on me Just Rain down (on) on me Let you're love just shower me Just rain on me
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Written by: Eugene Ford, Carey Morgan, Arthur Swanstrom
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing
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12 facts about this song
Year of Release"Rain" by SWV was released in 1998, making it a classic of late 90s R&B music.
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AlbumThis popular song is included on the SWV's third studio album titled "Release Some Tension," which contains a mix of original songs and cover versions.
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Members of SWVThe American girl group, SWV, is composed of three vocalists - Cheryl "Coko" Gamble, Tamara "Taj" Johnson, and Leanne "Lelee" Lyons.
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Genre"Rain" is a smooth and mellow R&B ballad that features rich vocal harmonies, displaying the R&B and Soul genre SWV is known for.
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Song CompositionNotably, "Rain" does not follow the typical verse-chorus structure of most pop songs. Instead, it repeats the same melodic phrase throughout, with the lyrics building upon each other to create a sense of longing and desire.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Rain" peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 7 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, further showcasing SWV's cross-genre appeal.
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Group DisbandmentAfter the release of "Release Some Tension," and the success of "Rain," SWV disbanded for several years before eventually reuniting in 2005.
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Cover Versions"Rain" has been covered by multiple artists over the years, attesting to its lasting influence in the R&B genre. One notable cover is the 2008 version by Carl Thomas.
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Producers"Rain" was produced by Brian Alexander Morgan, the producer behind many of SWV's biggest hits, including "Weak" and "Right Here."
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SamplingTaking a step further in music, the song "Rain" has been sampled by various artists in their music, uniquely bridging the gap between the 90s R&B with today's contemporary music style. One example is XXXTentacion who sampled it in his posthumous release "whoa (mind in awe)".
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Song WritingThe song lovers enjoy today was written by the group's frequent collaborator, Brian Alexander Morgan, renowned for his lyricism and production skills.
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InfluenceDespite being over two decades old, "Rain" continues to influence modern R&B artists and maintain popularity among fans of the genre. This timeless hit remains a staple in SWV's discography.
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