Red Rain
Peter Gabriel
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Red rain is coming down Red rain Red rain is pouring down Pouring down all over me I am standing up at the water's edge in my dream I cannot make a single sound as you scream It can't be that cold, the ground is still warm to touch We touch, this place is so quiet, sensing that storm Red rain is coming down Red rain Red rain is pouring down Pouring down all over me Well I've seen them buried in a sheltered place in this town They tell you that this rain can sting, and look down There is no blood around, see no sign of pain Hay ay ay no pain Seeing no red at all, see no rain Red rain is coming down Red rain Red rain is pouring down Pouring down all over me Red rain Ohhhh Putting the pressure on much harder now To return again and again Just let the red rain splash you Let the rain fall on your skin I come to you defenses down With the trust of a child Red rain is coming down Red rain Red rain is pouring down Pouring down all over me And I can't watch any more No more denial It's so hard to lay down in all of this Red rain coming down Red rain Red rain is pouring down I'm bathing in Red rain coming down Red rain is falling down Red rain is coming down all over me I'm begging you Red rain coming down Red rain coming down Red rain coming down Red rain coming down Over me in the red red sea Over me Over me Red rain
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Written by: PETER GABRIEL
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10 facts about this song
Song Production"Red Rain" is the first track on Peter Gabriel's commercial breakthrough, "So," released in 1986.
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by a recurring dream Gabriel was having where he swam in a sea of red water.
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Album SuccessThe album "So" was a massive success and introduced Gabriel to a wider audience, largely due to the hit singles like "Red Rain."
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Noteworthy CollaborationsNotably, the song features Stewart Copeland from The Police on the hi-hat.
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Music Video RecognitionThe music video for "Red Rain" was nominated for several MTV Video Music Awards in 1987.
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Song SymbolismGabriel has explained that the sea of red symbolized blood, but the song also talks about the environment and nuclear disaster.
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Unique Songwriting ProcessThe song was one of the last to be written for the album. Gabriel often starts with the music and adds lyrics later, which he says leads to more interesting and less predictable sounds.
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Ambiguous LyricsAs with many of Gabriel's songs, the lyrics to "Red Rain" are somewhat cryptic, open to interpretation by the listener.
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Live Performances"Red Rain" was a concert staple, often serving as his opening number for live performances.
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Recognition in MediaThe song is recognized in pop culture, having been featured in movies such as "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" and TV shows like "Miami Vice".
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