I’ve learned, you can’t hide from yourself, if you’re going to be a writer. Believe me, I’ve tried.
Letting it rain, this one feels heavy with some sort of shame:
Hopefully something’s being washed away.
Being “witness to the perfect crime,” whatever that is, are her words. Amanda Marshall was someone whose tape I once owned, when tapes were the way to go. This song always felt like such a powerful one.
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I have given, I have given and got none
Still I’m driven by something I can’t explain
It’s not a cross, it is a choice
I cannot help but hear his voice
I only wish that I could listen without shame
Let it rain, let it rain on me
Let it rain, oh let it rain
Let it rain on me
I have been a witness to the perfect crime
I Wipe the grin off of my face to hide the blame
It isn’t worth the tears you cry
To have a perfect alibi
Now I’m beaten at the hands of my own game
Let it rain, let it rain on me
Let it rain, oh let it rain
Let it rain on me
It isn’t easy to be kind
With all these demons in my mind
I only hope one day I’ll be free
I do my best not to complain
My face is dirty from the strain
I only hope one day I’ll come clean
Rain, let it rain on me
Let it rain, oh let it rain
Let it rain on me
Come take my hand
We can walk to the light
And without fear
We can’t see through the darkest night
Rain, rain on me
Let it rain, oh let it rain
Let it rain on me
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It sounds like she is shouting the lyrics, in frustration, in fear.
I chose this one for
Song Lyric Sunday
because I thought it could be referring to some kind of secret or secret causing such shame.
If the subject this week is truth, well I know writing and lyrics can be powerful tools for righting wrongs and revealing hard truths, even if through a minefield of twisting, turning lyrics.
There is truth in there, somewhere, in and amongst the demons that we all acquire in life.
Her Headache 
I don’t think I’ve heard this one before. It’s a great song! I agree that writing requires us to face truth in many ways. Thanks so much for sharing!
It’s a powerful one. It really does, if we let it.
Ohh Amanda Marshal!!! I love her songs. I first saw her on the Rosie O’Donnell TV show, and had to have the CD. I’d say ‘Dark Horse’ is my favorite song, but I love them all. One of her songs, “This Could Take All Night”, is on the soundtrack to the movie, “Tin Cup”, about golfing. Thanks for choosing this one, it’s great! 🙂
I discover songs and artists on those kinds of shows all the time. Glad you found her and have enjoyed her music. Yes, that one is a popular one for sure.
Amanda is new to me, and I love her voice!
Great lyrics…sounds like she’s looking/hoping for the rain to be cleansing!
Definitely looking up more of her music. Thanks!
You’re welcome. That’s what SLS is all about I think.
Absolutely! ☺
I adored Amanda back in the day. That CD was the bomb! It was the perfect album for long road trips…I still have my cassette, which shows you how old I am. “Sunday Morning After” is one of my favorites!
Haha. I am turning 34 tomorrow and I probably still have that cassette somewhere too. Know the feeling.
😉