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Launching with a commanding vocal line, Rain borrows elements from Hip-hop and Reggae, combining them with that special brew of synth, horns, bass and classic dub that Strangely have carved out as their signature sound. Testament to the band’s organic growth and continually evolving direction as a class musical act, this latest single is a story of prosperity through unity - a tale that rings with poignant truth at a time where we are all banding together as one.
Stepping out from their usual first person narrative, Lukas Wharekura’s (vocals/lead guitar) imaginative storytelling sets the song in biblical times, instilling a message of community coming together as individuals to grow the wealth and productivity of the collective. Rain is built from simple foundations with an addictive bassline, added layers of synth, guitar, and horns to compliment the powerful lyrics that fuse together to create a colossal fist-pumping climax.
lyrics
hear the people come they come to follow me follow
and bring the dreams they've borrowed they all feeling the pressure but its hollow we hollow
trying to fill our cups we turn the tap until the water come
run let it run i do it for the people and they come let ‘em come
gather round put your guns down bask in the sun
let the rain come down let it come let in come come
we can give the people what they need let the freedom breed i believe
that there's plenty mouths to feed and so its been agreed
that we're gonna take the lead teach them to concede
and no doubt that they will succeed
it’s falling from the sky, dripping on the ground
and we're the reason why, there's enough to go around
come and enjoy yourself come and enjoy yourself stay here for a little while
come and enjoy yourself come and enjoy yourself just don't cramp my style
hear me brothers there will be a new tomorrow
so come and follow me follow
Zachariah said it, it was written in the bible
so come and fill your cups
he said the water overflowing weighs a ton and a ton
screaming in the street it is done it is done
whether black or white we have won put your guns down
let the rain come let it come let it come come
i can see the people come from miles around
to get their fill of the sound seek em out like bloodhounds
i can see the people coming in from the south
foaming at the mouth trying to get a seat in the dog pound
we can give the people what they need let the freedom breed i believe
that there's plenty mouths to feed and so its been agreed
that we're gonna take the lead teach them to concede
and no doubt that they will succeed
it’s falling from the sky dripping on the ground
and we're the reason why there's enough to go around
come and enjoy yourself come and enjoy yourself stay here for a little while
come and enjoy yourself come and enjoy yourself just don't cramp my style
credits
released June 12, 2020
Lukas Wharekura - Lead Vocals, Guitars
Oliver Prendergast - Drums & Percussion
Shaun Loper - Bass
Forrest Thorp - Trumpet, Keyboards, Synthesizers
Liam Rolfe - Trombone, Dubs
Liam van der Werff - Tracking engineer, Dubs
Morgan Allen - Mixing
Luke Finlay - Mastering
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