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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
Hey, 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
Hey, 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
Oh, oh
Putting the pressure on much harder now
To return again and again (Red rain)
Just let the red rain splash you
Let the rain fall on your skin (Red rain)
I come to you, defenses down (Oh)
With the trust of a child
Oh, red rain coming down
Red rain
Red rain is pouring down
Pouring down all over me
And I can't watch anymore
No more denial
It's so hard to lay down in all of this
Red rain coming down
Red rain is pouring down
Red rain is coming down all over me
I see it
Red rain coming down
Red rain is pouring down
Red rain is coming down all over me
I'm bathing in
Red rain coming down
Red rain is coming 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
| Lazarus (Bethany) | Posted: Apr 06, 2013 - 11:00 Everybody in my church loves this song... |
| tomcool (Palm Coast, Florida) | Posted: Jan 02, 2013 - 07:15 This is a great song that I rated a "1". Wh-uck!?! He repeats "red rain" way too many times. I'd like to listen to this song when I play the CD. Hearing it on any radio station, even our beloved RP, wears ever thinner whatever patience is left to hear this repetitious lyric. |
| cyesp (Denver Foothills) | Posted: Oct 03, 2012 - 11:51 Red Rain at Red Rocks Sept 30, 2012  |
| (former member) (hotel in Las Vegas) | Posted: Jul 05, 2012 - 22:16 sajitjacob wrote: One of G's many moments of Genius. Nice one 'G' I agree... here's something Peter Gabriel said about this song— "It is a love song of sorts, but quite impressionistic, or maybe, love gone wrong..." |
| sajitjacob (Christchurch NZ) | Posted: Jun 27, 2012 - 18:04 One of G's many moments of Genius. Nice one 'G' |
| (former member) (hotel in Las Vegas) | Posted: May 26, 2012 - 21:16 Cynaera wrote: This song moves me on so many levels - the deep political message, the wonderful rhythm... I don't know. It just resonates with me whenever I hear it. When Peter Gabriel isn't milking the cash-cow ("Sledgehammer," for one, although the video is pretty amusing; and "Wars Without Frontiers" which is just idiotic to me), he's got a very impressive body of work. I really sorta love Peter Gabriel's solo work - but I loved his work even more when he was with Genesis... Miss you so much, Ann... rest in peace... |
| Byronape ("post-capitalist wreckageville") | Posted: Apr 25, 2012 - 03:48 Cynaera wrote: I really sorta love Peter Gabriel's solo work - but I loved his work even more when he was with Genesis... I don't really care for his solo work, but really enjoy the PG era Genesis. Not sure why. |
| Flyingsorcha | Posted: Apr 25, 2012 - 03:45 He has a singular voice. |
| (former member) (hotel in Las Vegas) | Posted: Feb 21, 2012 - 18:00 This incredibly brilliant song puts a spring in my step this winter day... |
| On_The_Beach (The Blue Planet) | Posted: Feb 21, 2012 - 17:59 lawman wrote: Sucko Barfo Absolutely ****ing miserable. What possible merit does this song have, at any level, and in any way whatever? He hasn't even made any effort with the ****ing lyrics. (This, from someone who really loves some of Gabriel's other work.) As a Gabriel fan, I have to say I've always found this to be one of his weaker efforts as well. It just kinda drones on . . . and on. |
| glowworm (Devon, UK) | Posted: Dec 20, 2011 - 07:02 Really hate Peter Gabriel, prog rock bollox, thank god for Punk. |
| ski19570 (Northern Sierras, California) | Posted: Sep 16, 2011 - 08:38 One of his better that is for sure..     |
| MiracleDrug (Earth) | Posted: Jul 15, 2011 - 15:10 when So debuted I listened to it every day for six months straight...DAMN this music holds up to the test of time!!! |
| Netto (Khimki, Russia) | Posted: Aug 29, 2010 - 18:24 «SO» is one most of my favourite disc PG |
| Netto (Khimki, Russia) | Posted: Aug 29, 2010 - 18:20 So is one of my favourite disc |
| Cynaera (South of Neanderthal) | Posted: Jul 28, 2010 - 18:28 This song moves me on so many levels - the deep political message, the wonderful rhythm... I don't know. It just resonates with me whenever I hear it. When Peter Gabriel isn't milking the cash-cow ("Sledgehammer," for one, although the video is pretty amusing; and "Wars Without Frontiers" which is just idiotic to me), he's got a very impressive body of work. I really sorta love Peter Gabriel's solo work - but I loved his work even more when he was with Genesis... |
| (former member) (hotel in Las Vegas) | Posted: Apr 24, 2010 - 08:16 dancing again... love it... |
| (former member) (hotel in Las Vegas) | Posted: Mar 23, 2010 - 17:14 We be dancing... love it... |
| calypsus_1 | Posted: Mar 22, 2010 - 19:06
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| (former member) (hotel in Las Vegas) | Posted: Jan 19, 2010 - 17:27 Keeping the volume turned wayyyy up... love it... |
| That_SOB (The Dark Side of the Tune) | Posted: Oct 17, 2009 - 10:59 Peter Gabriel's eclectic approach is always an enjoyable listen. I guess we have him to thank for another great voice, Phil Collins. On Gabriel's departure from Genesis in 1975, Collins stepped up as the group's lead singer. And while many have considered Collins as a "nifty fifty' sort of musician, he seemed to always have a hook that took. The shear volume of Brit music exported to the US could indeed be considered as a 'second invasion.' |
| tupicetti | Posted: Sep 15, 2009 - 21:00 Well, thank god. I don't want to even imagine what a Peter Gabriel hater would have said... Way too many ****ings in the argument. However, I agree with you on one thing, it seems really to be the case that this guy can make some good music without much effort, which speaks highly of his music, good and new. lawman wrote: Sucko Barfo Absolutely ****ing miserable. What possible merit does this song have, at any level, and in any way whatever? He hasn't even made any effort with the ****ing lyrics. (This, from someone who really loves some of Gabriel's other work.) |
| Bridieboo (Halifax, NS) | Posted: Aug 15, 2009 - 08:52  |
| AdyMiles | Posted: Aug 15, 2009 - 08:50 This is good, but it is too repetitive at the end |
| (former member) (hotel in Las Vegas) | Posted: Jun 12, 2009 - 22:00 This song is good for the ears... |
| augenblick | Posted: Jun 02, 2009 - 17:57 Red Rain in Arizona Valley's |
| dboseman | Posted: May 12, 2009 - 04:08 Some 20 years ago my friend Bill insisted I sit down in his apartment and listen to this "cool new album." I was immediately blown away by "So," and it continues to be one of my all time favorites. Thanks Bill. |
| HazzeSwede (Vinyl Land) | Posted: May 12, 2009 - 04:04 Peter was awarded the Polar Music Prize today. Congrats,,,  |
| (former member) (hotel in Las Vegas) | Posted: Apr 10, 2009 - 14:20 great song from a great album... of course, the song is about the commies... |
| lawman (Newcastle upon Tyne, UK) | Posted: Mar 10, 2009 - 01:46 Sucko Barfo Absolutely ****ing miserable. What possible merit does this song have, at any level, and in any way whatever? He hasn't even made any effort with the ****ing lyrics. (This, from someone who really loves some of Gabriel's other work.) |
| Lazaerus (Valley of the Giants - Oregon) | Posted: Feb 06, 2009 - 11:59 As if this had any bearing whatsoever on the composition, complexity and execution of music? I don't follow this thinking at all. jbtidwell wrote: It would be very cool if the site statistics also included how many times a song has been played (maybe the next version of RP will have that!) |
| Peace_tode (Atlanta) | Posted: Dec 05, 2008 - 06:19 Tim_in_N_FL wrote: Tony Levin played bass on this and most of the tracks on PG's "So" release. If you're not already familiar with his work you owe it to yourself to do so as he is an awesome player. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/So_(album) Robert Fripp (King Krimsom) and PG coordinate both their touring and recording schedules so they both can have Tony Levin. That speaks alot!! |
| sirrus (Fredneck, MD) | Posted: Dec 05, 2008 - 06:18 Tim_in_N_FL wrote: Doesn't Tony Levin play with PG as well? Awesome bass man as well. I was gonna say... I think that's Tony Levin... no? Amazing bass work in this one, regardless. |
| Tim_in_N_FL (Florida) | Posted: Dec 05, 2008 - 06:14 nigelr wrote: Superlative bass from Eberhart Weber. Tony Levin played bass on this and most of the tracks on PG's "So" release. If you're not already familiar with his work you owe it to yourself to do so as he is an awesome player. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/So_(album) |
| nigelr (Coffs Harbour, Australia) | Posted: Oct 03, 2008 - 03:24 Superlative bass from Eberhart Weber. |
| Excelsior | Posted: Sep 01, 2008 - 14:20 What??? Wilco, then REM, then Peter Gabriel?? Never in a million years did I think I'd ever hear these three artists on RP. And here they are, all in a row! </sarcasm> |
| mandolin (...drifting...) | Posted: Jun 30, 2008 - 09:35 ...ten, no hesitation... |
| andrewimft (North Californie) | Posted: May 29, 2008 - 22:54   |
| westslope (BC coast) | Posted: Apr 28, 2008 - 10:38 Impossible to overplay. |
| robco1 (Chicago, IL) | Posted: Jan 29, 2008 - 13:05 cybrbug wrote: Peter is GREAT - Thanks for playing...  |
| yogaboat (outer space, obviously) | Posted: Jan 29, 2008 - 12:53 I like most of PG's work, but have to say this is my least fave of the often played. |
| cybrbug (Appleton, WI) | Posted: Jan 29, 2008 - 12:53 Peter is GREAT - Thanks for playing... |
| tompoll (Seattle WA USA) | Posted: Jan 29, 2008 - 12:50 erichb wrote: Let me preface this question by saying I'm not complaining. Having said that, is Peter Gabriel the most played artist on RP? If there was a stat for the ratio of plays to albums released, I'd bet the top slot would go to Iron & Wine. |
| jbtidwell (Atlanta, GA) | Posted: Oct 23, 2007 - 07:19 erichb wrote: Let me preface this question by saying I'm not complaining. Having said that, is Peter Gabriel the most played artist on RP?
It would be very cool if the site statistics also included how many times a song has been played (maybe the next version of RP will have that!) |
| leathepea (Hickory, NC) | Posted: Oct 23, 2007 - 07:17 erichb wrote: Let me preface this question by saying I'm not complaining. Having said that, is Peter Gabriel the most played artist on RP?
Who cares, his music is great! |
| jjbix (san diego) | Posted: Sep 21, 2007 - 22:24 Byrne , Heads, Cure, and I'll get back to you on # 4 (dylan, stones, led zep, . . ?) erichb wrote: Let me preface this question by saying I'm not complaining. Having said that, is Peter Gabriel the most played artist on RP? |
| renlat (Montreal, Canada) | Posted: Aug 21, 2007 - 12:44 ThePoose wrote: Nein--David Byrne!  |
| renlat (Montreal, Canada) | Posted: Aug 21, 2007 - 12:43 erichb wrote: Let me preface this question by saying I'm not complaining. Having said that, is Peter Gabriel the most played artist on RP?
Let me preface this answer by saying I am complaining. Having said that, No, he is not, but David Byrne (and Talking Heads) is the most played artist on RP... |
| ThePoose | Posted: Aug 21, 2007 - 12:41 erichb wrote: Let me preface this question by saying I'm not complaining. Having said that, is Peter Gabriel the most played artist on RP?
Nein--David Byrne! |
| erichb | Posted: Aug 21, 2007 - 12:30 oscar_driver wrote: NO NO
1) Counting crows 2) U2 3) Dave mathews 4) Peter gabriel YES YES to all 4 of those artists. |