Rain

Madonna

About Rain

"Rain" is a song by American singer Madonna from her fifth studio album Erotica (1992). The song was released on August 5, 1993 by Maverick Records as the album's fifth single internationally and the fourth single in North America. It was later included on her ballad compilation album Something to Remember (1995). The song was written and produced by Madonna and Shep Pettibone. A pop ballad with influence from trip hop and new-age music, "Rain" features a more "friendly" composition than the other singles released from the album. Lyrically the song likens rain to the empowering effect of love, and as with water's ability to clean and wash away pain. Like the other songs on Erotica, sexual contact is also a possible interpretation of the song. "Rain" received positive response from music critics, who noted it as an exceptional ballad amongst the overtly sexual content on Erotica. It peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, while becoming a top-ten hit in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom. The accompanying music video, shot by director Mark Romanek, features Madonna singing the song against various backdrops on a set. The music video was praised by many critics for its innovation and cinematography. Madonna has only performed the song during The Girlie Show World Tour in 1993, while a remixed version of the song was used as a video interlude during her 2008–09 Sticky & Sweet Tour. 


Year:
1995
5:29
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I feel it
It's coming
Rain

Feel it on my finger tips, hear it on my window pane
Your love's coming down like
Rain
Wash away my sorrow, take away my pain
Your love's coming down like
Rain

When your lips are burning mine
And you take the time to tell me how you feel
When you listen to my words
And I know you've heard, I know it's real
Rain is what this thunder brings
For the first time I can hear my heart sing
Call me a fool but I know I'm not
I'm gonna stand out here on the mountain top
Till I feel your

Rain
Feel it on my finger tips, hear it on my window pane
Your love's coming down like
Rain
Wash away my sorrow, take away my pain
Your love's coming down like
Rain

When you looked into my eyes, and you said goodbye
Could you see my tears
When I turned the other way
Did you hear me say
I'd wait for all the dark clouds bursting in a perfect sky
You promised me when you said goodbye
That you'd return when the storm was done
And now I'll wait for the light, I'll wait for the sun
Till I feel your

Rain
Feel it on my finger tips, hear it on my window pane
Your love's coming down like
Rain
Wash away my sorrow, take away my pain
Your love's coming down like

Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
And I say never go away

Waiting is the hardest thing
I tell myself that if I believe in you
In the dream of you
With all my heart and all my soul
That by sheer force of will
I will raise you from the ground
And without a sound you'll appear
And surrender to me
To love

Rain is what the thunder brings
For the first time I can hear my heart sing
Call me a fool but I know I'm not
I'm gonna stand out here on the mountain top
Till I feel your

Rain
I feel it
It's coming
Your love's coming down like
Rain

I feel it
It's coming
Your love's coming down like
Rain

Feel it on my finger tips, hear it on my window pane
Your love's coming down like
Rain
Wash away my sorrow, take away my pain
Your love's coming down like
Rain

I feel it
It's coming
Your love's coming down like
Rain

I feel it
It's coming
Your love's coming down like
Rain

I'll stand out on the mountain top
Until I hear you call
My name

Rain

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Madonna

Madonna (born Madonna Louise Ciccone /tʃɪˈkoʊneɪ/ chi-KOH-nay; August 16, 1958) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, director, dancer and entrepreneur. She has sold more than 300 million records worldwide and is recognized as the best-selling female recording artist of all time by Guinness World Records. Considered to be one of the "25 Most Powerful Women of the Past Century" by Time for being an influential figure in contemporary music, she is known for continuously reinventing both her music and image, and for retaining a standard of autonomy within the recording industry. Critics have praised her diverse musical productions which have also been known to induce controversy. more »

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Written by: Shep Pettibone, Madonna Ciccone

Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Track Placement
"Rain" is the fifth single from Madonna's 1992 album, "Erotica". It was released on August 5, 1993, proving her ability to reinvent her music style.
Musical Style
The song showcases a softer, melodious side of Madonna, diverging from her typical gritty pop-music persona. It is a pop ballad with influence from R&B, folk, and Asia music.
International Success
"Rain" achieved significant international success. It reached the top 10 in countries such as Canada, Ireland, and Japan, while peaking at No. 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Commercial Performance
Despite its moderate performance in the U.S, the song was Madonna's ninth No.1 hit on the U.S Hot Dance Club Chart.
Choreography
Unlike many of Madonna's previous songs, "Rain" does not include a dance routine in its music video. Instead, it focuses on Madonna's acting and the visual aesthetics.
Music Video
The music video is renowned for its futuristic aesthetics and experimental cinematography. It was directed by Mark Romanek, a well-known director who has worked with numerous other famous artists for their music videos.
Song Inspiration
"Rain" is believed to reflect Madonna's relationship with her own fame. The constant references to rain are thought to represent the heavy expectations and scrutiny she continually faces.
Remix Versions
Several remix versions of "Rain" were created, including “Radio Remix" and "Remix edit" which were officially released.
NME's Rating
In a review by NME, the track was called “a deep and meaningful slowie,” which shows Madonna's softer side, alongside her ability to produce a heartfelt ballad.
B-side
The B-side of the single was "Up Down Suite", a previously unreleased song from the Erotica sessions that does not contain any actual lyrics from that song.
Grammy Awards
The Erotica album, which features "Rain", won a Grammy for Best Art Direction in 1993.

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