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Patty Griffin — Rain
Album: A Kiss In Time
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Released: 2003
Length: 4:10
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It's hard to listen to a hard, hard heart
Beating close to mine
Pounding up against the stone and steel
Walls that I won't climb

Sometimes a hurt is so deep, deep, deep
You think that you're going to drown
Sometimes all I can do is weep, weep, weep
With all this rain falling down

Strange how hard it rains now
Rows and rows of big dark clouds
When I'm holding on underneath this shroud
Rain

It's hard to know when to give up the fight
Some things you want will just never be right
It's never rained like it has tonight
Before

Now I don't want to beg you, baby
For something maybe you could never give
I'm not looking for the rest of your life
I just want another chance to live

Strange how hard it rains now
Rows and rows of big dark clouds
When I'm holding on underneath this shroud
Rain

Strange how hard it rains now
Rows and rows of big dark clouds
When I'm holding on underneath this shroud
Rain

Strange how hard it rains now
Rows and rows of big dark clouds
Well I'm still alive underneath this shroud
Rain
Rain
Rain
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 sirdroseph wrote:
Patty Griffin is alright, but I really do not like this song, sounds like Taylor Swift or Faith Hill or some other pop-country tart.
 
If you follow her career, this resembles the Flaming Red sound a bit more. Definitely a unique voice.
How can you compare with those women with the trepidation in her tremolo?
Her soul is going along for the ride on this one.
Breathless emotion and finale.
Posted 12 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
 Randomax wrote:
even if her voice is not your cup of tea (which a def. minority here), how can you NOT hear the words....amazing poet!
 
Yeah, great poet. Writes great songs, she should let others do the performing. Her voice is really one of THE most irritating things I've ever heard.


Posted 13 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 sirdroseph wrote:
Patty Griffin is alright, but I really do not like this song, sounds like Taylor Swift or Faith Hill or some other pop-country tart.
 

have you even listened to the words....those people can't write a lick except for sappy pap
Posted 13 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]
even if her voice is not your cup of tea (which a def. minority here), how can you NOT hear the words....amazing poet!
Posted 13 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]
It made me cry.  A perfect 10.
Posted 14 years ago by Rooney    [ Reply ]
effortless, powerful, gorgeous
Posted 14 years ago by katiediddler    [ Reply ]
less stories and poetry and more melody please!!
Posted 14 years ago by silverfingers    [ Reply ]
Patty can do no wrong!
 
Posted 14 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
 fluffybum wrote:
suck barfo with the patty griffin. f#*k!
 
If you don't like it, that's fine. But don't be an immature, crude jerk!{#Taped-shut}

Posted 14 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
 sirrus wrote:


I uh, think you should revisit your logic.

But my concern is that ANYONE would "never" go to concerts. Why would ANYONE risk missing songs like this?
 

I agree, but want to add this is the best way to keep music you love alive. Seek out bands at smaller venues and you may find it a more pleasing experience. Less pointing the mike out for the audience to sing, less adulation for every gesture, more effort to make it their best performance to date. I have kind of given up on the big venue shows, but still find these newer or smaller shows immensely satisfying.
Posted 14 years ago by djengs    [ Reply ]
Patty Griffin is alright, but I really do not like this song, sounds like Taylor Swift or Faith Hill or some other pop-country tart.
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]

Her new CD is released today (1/26/10).  I hope to hear some cuts on RP soon.

The local newspaper (Austin American Statesman) gave it a sort of lukewarm recommendation.  I haven't heard anything from it yet so will hold off before buying - but I probably will eventually.


Posted 14 years ago by Bat    [ Reply ]
Beautiful...this is what fine music is all about.

Posted 14 years ago by coolpeople_rule    [ Reply ]
 MsJudi wrote:
An absolutely accurate and heartbreaking account of what it's like to live with someone you love who is plagued by depression.
 
Indeed. As someone who suffers from it, this song speaks to me in painful ways. Still, I love it.

Posted 14 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
 MJMJ wrote:       i

RP made me a PG fan years ago. I was at the very concert recorded on this CD, in Nashville 2003. Awesome.
 

in my mind you are an incredibly lucky human being
Posted 15 years ago by elliotgoettelman    [ Reply ]
RP made me a PG fan years ago. I was at the very concert recorded on this CD, in Nashville 2003. Awesome.
Posted 15 years ago by MJMJ    [ Reply ]
First time hearing that.  Think I'll hit the rewind button and listen to that one again.  Very nice.  

Posted 15 years ago by eddief    [ Reply ]
*edit* never mind.  that was a different song!{#Foot-in-mouth}
Posted 15 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
An absolutely accurate and heartbreaking account of what it's like to live with someone you love who is plagued by depression.
Posted 15 years ago by MsJudi    [ Reply ]
Very nice...
Posted 15 years ago by katerwynd    [ Reply ]
I needed this. 

{#Notworthy}
Posted 15 years ago by agnes    [ Reply ]
 govna wrote:

patty is god. 

   Definitely a Goddess; extremely talented.   I prefer her to neko (lower)case by a 10 to 1 margin . . .

Posted 15 years ago by jjbix    [ Reply ]
Chills.

Every.

Time.
Posted 15 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
 fluffybum wrote:
suck barfo with the patty griffin. f#*k!
 
Physics, is that you?

(Patty rocks.  At least a 9 in my book.)


Posted 15 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
{#Daisy}
Posted 15 years ago by petelincandjulie    [ Reply ]
 fluffybum wrote:
suck barfo with the patty griffin. f#*k!
 

It's hard to listen to your hard, hard heart.........
Posted 15 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]
suck barfo with the patty griffin. f#*k!
Posted 15 years ago by fluffybum    [ Reply ]

'I can see her lyin back in her satin dress, in a room where ya do what ya dont confess'
sounded a little like Gordon Lightfoot right at the start there.


Posted 15 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
 asocash wrote:
I RobK wrote:
As much as I love Patty Griffin's music I have to admit Neko Case has been overtaking her lately in the most-impressive-female-musician battle. And that Jesse Sykes is in the running as well.


I really like Neko, but for me it is no contest - Patty is far more talented.

 
There's room in my collection for both, no contemplation needed.

Posted 15 years ago by oldman    [ Reply ]
 jjbix wrote:
patty is awesome
 
patty is god.

Posted 15 years ago by govna    [ Reply ]
okobojicat wrote:
So the cute girl who works down the hall just walked down to ask me to grab a beer after work. heard this coming out of my computer and gave me a funny look. Thanks RP.

You two married yet?

Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
I RobK wrote:
As much as I love Patty Griffin's music I have to admit Neko Case has been overtaking her lately in the most-impressive-female-musician battle. And that Jesse Sykes is in the running as well.


I really like Neko, but for me it is no contest - Patty is far more talented.

Posted 16 years ago by asocash    [ Reply ]
patty is awesome
Posted 16 years ago by jjbix    [ Reply ]
So poignant and evocative.
Posted 16 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
Yes this is very good.
Posted 16 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
Sublime!
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
One of my "10's"
Posted 16 years ago by BikeCoachDave    [ Reply ]
Patty is a Goddess in my eyes. It's no wonder so many artists have covered her music.
Posted 17 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
canadianbug wrote:
i just got goosebumps. all over.
Yeh, it's like that.....sensational!
Posted 17 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
MJMJ wrote:
I was at the concert... ...I never go to concerts because audiences can suck sometimes... ...Great great concert.
I uh, think you should revisit your logic. But my concern is that ANYONE would "never" go to concerts. Why would ANYONE risk missing songs like this?
Posted 17 years ago by sirrus    [ Reply ]
9.
Posted 17 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
After that big voice, her little-girl 'Thank You' at the end slays me. What a woman. c.
Posted 17 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
PG is consistently very good, thanks RP!
Posted 17 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
sfListener wrote:
Blashphemer!!
Not sure about this Sykes person, but he's probably right on the Neko... based on the latest releases from each, the Advantage is definitely on Neko's side.
Posted 17 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
RobK wrote:
As much as I love Patty Griffin's music I have to admit Neko Case has been overtaking her lately in the most-impressive-female-musician battle. And that Jesse Sykes is in the running as well.
Blashphemer!!
Posted 17 years ago by sfListener    [ Reply ]
As much as I love Patty Griffin's music I have to admit Neko Case has been overtaking her lately in the most-impressive-female-musician battle. And that Jesse Sykes is in the running as well.
Posted 17 years ago by RobK    [ Reply ]
okobojicat wrote:
So the cute girl who works down the hall just walked down to ask me to grab a beer after work. heard this coming out of my computer and gave me a funny look. Thanks RP.
Don't fish off the company pier...
Posted 17 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
FeydBaron wrote:
Hey, if you know as a fact she was going to ask you to grab a beer and not to borrow your stapler, then she obviously still spoke to you. Anything after that isn't RP's fault.
If a chick doesn't want you for liking RP and PG, you're better off w/o her.
Posted 17 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
okobojicat wrote:
So the cute girl who works down the hall just walked down to ask me to grab a beer after work. heard this coming out of my computer and gave me a funny look. Thanks RP.
Hey, if you know as a fact she was going to ask you to grab a beer and not to borrow your stapler, then she obviously still spoke to you. Anything after that isn't RP's fault.
Posted 17 years ago by FeydBaron    [ Reply ]
I've become a PG fan since listening to RP, and I can't necessarily defend this statement because I don't know why it is so, but I can't stand this song. To manipulative of emotion I guess. I just don't feel it. And don't call me Mr. Spock please. Ed: Nah--I think it's OK. I just had it associated with a really sappy and annoying TV commercial that plays here. It's not the artist it's the ad.
Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
This song gives me chills. This line always stops me in my tracks: "Now I don't wanna beg you baby For something maybe you could never give I'm not looking for the rest of your life I just want another chance to live" Great songwriting AND a great voice. Stellar. c.
Posted 17 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
saw her play in chapel hill a few years ago and it was incredible. hard to believe that such a powerful voice can come out of such a tiny lady!
Posted 17 years ago by brownbrown    [ Reply ]
soulful, beautiful. good to hear a woman singing her heart out once again...but then, I grew up listening to Joni Mitchell and Laura Nyro, so.
Posted 17 years ago by Alifreckles50    [ Reply ]
Pyro wrote:
A year ago, I had never heard of Patty. Now I can't get enough! Any suggestions for a FIRST CD purchase?
Hard to go wrong with any of them, but 1000 Kisses is my favorite. Try this list--see which has the most songs you like on it and start there!
Posted 17 years ago by Lazy8    [ Reply ]
I was at the concert at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville that was recorded for this album. I never go to concerts because audiences can suck sometimes, so the drunk/stoned guy sitting next to me who kept singing along with every song and eventually was thrown out kinda ruined much of the enjoyment (I eventually moved to stand in the aisle), but otherwise an amazing show. Emmylou Harris and the Millers participated at various points. Great great concert.
Posted 17 years ago by MJMJ    [ Reply ]
Pyro wrote:
A year ago, I had never heard of Patty. Now I can't get enough! Any suggestions for a FIRST CD purchase?
Her first album is raw and genius.
Posted 17 years ago by patrick_larson    [ Reply ]
okobojicat wrote:
So the cute girl who works down the hall just walked down to ask me to grab a beer after work. heard this coming out of my computer and gave me a funny look. Thanks RP.
Avoid office romances with proximal colleagues--if you know what's good for you.
Posted 17 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
BikeCoachDave wrote:
Flaming Red. hands down.
Ditto
Posted 17 years ago by jbtidwell    [ Reply ]
okobojicat wrote:
So the cute girl who works down the hall just walked down to ask me to grab a beer after work. heard this coming out of my computer and gave me a funny look. Thanks RP.
That's the funniest thing I've read this week.
Posted 17 years ago by superfido    [ Reply ]
Pyro wrote:
A year ago, I had never heard of Patty. Now I can't get enough! Any suggestions for a FIRST CD purchase?
Flaming Red. hands down.
Posted 17 years ago by BikeCoachDave    [ Reply ]
She can't seem to put out a bad album. I've seen her twice here in Austin, once at the 2nd Austin City Limits Music Festival and then a few years later at Stubbs in Austin....right up front. I love her voice. So powerful and real.
Posted 17 years ago by patrick_larson    [ Reply ]
You know, one of the great things about RP is that its listeners like Patty Griffin. It's nice to know that she has so many fans.
Posted 17 years ago by mjwstickings    [ Reply ]
canadianbug wrote:
i just got goosebumps. all over.
Posted 17 years ago by enidualc    [ Reply ]
A year ago, I had never heard of Patty. Now I can't get enough! Any suggestions for a FIRST CD purchase?
Posted 17 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Bought this C.D. this weekend. Thanks so much R.P. for turning me on to Patti.
Posted 17 years ago by BikeCoachDave    [ Reply ]
i just got goosebumps. all over.
Posted 17 years ago by canadianbug    [ Reply ]
Thank You Thank You Thank You.
Posted 17 years ago by MiketheKnife    [ Reply ]
Her voice is excellent live - seen her twice in her home-town state. Thanks RP for turning me on to her. cattgirl813 wrote:
I'd know this beautiful voice anywhere, any time. It's almost impossible for her to make a bad record.
Posted 17 years ago by RAEL    [ Reply ]
So the cute girl who works down the hall just walked down to ask me to grab a beer after work. heard this coming out of my computer and gave me a funny look. Thanks RP.
Posted 17 years ago by okobojicat    [ Reply ]
First Annie Lennox' version, now Patty's. Thanks, RP!
Posted 17 years ago by stet    [ Reply ]
I'd know this beautiful voice anywhere, any time. It's almost impossible for her to make a bad record.
Posted 18 years ago by cattgirl813    [ Reply ]
Heres my girl patty! thanx bill
Posted 18 years ago by meower    [ Reply ]
Lovely
Posted 18 years ago by Kerly    [ Reply ]
I think I like this live version even more than the album version.
Posted 18 years ago by KermitDfrog    [ Reply ]
I love this woman, she totally speaks to me, and has the way with words that leads me to thinking 'how does she know how I feel?'
Posted 18 years ago by meower    [ Reply ]
Just as good live as recorded ... no surprises there ...
Posted 18 years ago by tony99    [ Reply ]
Thank you for this! I love love love this song! "Sometimes the hurt is so deep, you think that you're gunna drownd."
Posted 18 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
... ... ......
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
suck-o-barfo
Posted 18 years ago by nick_valensi    [ Reply ]
There is no way I can possibly do anything but listen with my whole being when this song is playing. This is why I can never play any of Patty's albums during the work day. I'd never get anything done!
Posted 18 years ago by vvlee    [ Reply ]
To the chorus of praise I shall add. Patty is the real deal.
Posted 18 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
Sometimes you hear a song at exactly the right time...this is a good song for that. Thanks Bill.
Posted 18 years ago by zakfoy    [ Reply ]
This song put me over the edge and helped me find the courage to divorce out of a really bad situation. I heard this, had to pull over on the side of the road and just weep. Her music is very personal and touching, but this song in particular will always have a special place in my heart. Sing on Patty....
Posted 18 years ago by mangopants    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
Pretentious
Isn't it just like the pot to call the kettle black! Pretentious: Claiming or demanding a position of distinction or merit, especially when unjustified.
Posted 18 years ago by underarmor    [ Reply ]
Incredible song. Incredible album.
Posted 18 years ago by bschena    [ Reply ]
VERY VERY GOOD THANX BILL
Posted 18 years ago by porkchopper    [ Reply ]
Will do Mari
Posted 18 years ago by felixthedeadcat    [ Reply ]
I hope to see her in April at Lexington KY. Can't wait.
Posted 18 years ago by felixthedeadcat    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
Pretentious
Would someone who can find him push this guy off the edge of the world? And if Patty Griffin is ever anywhere nearby I will make it a point to see her live.
Posted 18 years ago by dolfan    [ Reply ]
< If you haven't seen her live, do so.
See her live, she is even more amazing
Posted 18 years ago by jdpinball    [ Reply ]
Love this song. But why isn't RP playing her "Making Pies," or "Top of the World?"
Posted 18 years ago by stet    [ Reply ]
This is the kind of song that you click on hoping that you hadn't already rated it a '10' but find out that you already have. If you haven't seen her live, do so. Edit: Just got this album as a Christmas present. Truly a phenomenal album from a superb artist.
Posted 18 years ago by JCEntMan    [ Reply ]
this song kills me
Posted 18 years ago by dogpound    [ Reply ]
Patty Griffin is the artist you want to come to your house to sing and play guitar. In my humble opinion, her level of quality and consistency over the last four albums (five if you count the unreleased Silver Bell) make her the best songwriter in America today. "Rain" is just one example of her incredible range that takes her from rock to folk to gospel-like.
Posted 19 years ago by rogersullivan    [ Reply ]
I joyfully jump on the train of Patty Griffin fans. This song is amazing and her rendition is not lacking in talent or passion. I wish someone would help me hear this when I'm going from this life.
Posted 19 years ago by Beastie    [ Reply ]
I think Patty Griffin is amazing, and I love this song. A terrific stylist and an a great writer. Someone called her pretentious. Not sure what's supposed to constitute pretention, but in concert she's extremely gracious and shy, very charming. Bubba likes it.
Posted 19 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
Pretentious
You have never seen her in concert then. Nothing pretentious about this woman or her music. And the feelings she emotes from more intuned people are very real.
Posted 19 years ago by Skippy    [ Reply ]
whiny and nasal. blanch. EDIT: Oh lord... I am agreeing with physicsgenius?!? Pardon me while I jump of a bridge.
Posted 19 years ago by drekar    [ Reply ]
Beautiful!! I'm going to see her in concert in England!!!!
Posted 19 years ago by coentje    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
Pretentious
Your brain is poo.
Posted 19 years ago by rgj13    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
Pretentious
Pretentious = Criticism used when can't think of anything really witty.
Posted 19 years ago by NiceGuy2005    [ Reply ]
Thanks RP. More Patty Please!
Posted 19 years ago by NiceGuy2005    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
Pretentious
This is great --- I get to tell you, again, that it's good for you that you're a genius at physics, because you don't know shite about music. Have a pleasant day!
Posted 19 years ago by phineas    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
Pretentious
shut the fuck up.
Posted 19 years ago by larz    [ Reply ]
jayladdin wrote:
I just have to comment on this song again, because it affects me so deeply every time I hear it.
I know what you mean, she's realy good at hitting the right spot with her music, and it's not just the slow ones like this and Long ride home, but also the uptempo ones like Tony
Posted 19 years ago by Hob    [ Reply ]
Love, love, love her music. Patty can do no wrong in my book.
Posted 19 years ago by pigglywiggly    [ Reply ]
Pretentious
Posted 19 years ago by physicsgenius    [ Reply ]
I just have to comment on this song again, because it affects me so deeply every time I hear it. Whew.
Posted 19 years ago by jayladdin    [ Reply ]
psycho_therapist wrote:
Hmmm. Interesting to find others who are 'touched' by her music. Simple as it is, there is something deeply moving about it. 'The Long Ride Home' (is that the title?) gets me choked up every single time I hear it. Very few artists/songs can hit me that deeply.
Shew! Im not the only one! Those are my exact sentiments in regards to Patty. I was worried that there was something wrong with me :). I can sit and weep at this whole album, given the chance.
Posted 20 years ago by sirrus    [ Reply ]
The more I hear of Patty the more I like her.
Posted 20 years ago by artmarcia    [ Reply ]
I don't always like Patty Griffin, but this is on my list of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard.
Posted 20 years ago by keemun    [ Reply ]
She just leaves me speechless. Like, I hear her voice and I don't know what to say because she gives so much every time a note comes out. This is the first Patty song I ever heard. What a great introduction to her work.
Posted 20 years ago by jayladdin    [ Reply ]
Hmmm. Interesting to find others who are 'touched' by her music. Simple as it is, there is something deeply moving about it. 'The Long Ride Home' (is that the title?) gets me choked up every single time I hear it. Very few artists/songs can hit me that deeply.
Posted 20 years ago by psycho_therapist    [ Reply ]
rgj13 wrote:
Hey, can I get in on that? :grouphug:
joining in. :grouphug: i love patty griffin with a passion. she makes shivers shoot up my spine and back down again.
Posted 20 years ago by PattonFever    [ Reply ]
Mmmmmm Patty's music speaks to me in ways that other songs can't. Love her new album too!!!
Posted 20 years ago by littleblueriver7    [ Reply ]
I like this song too. Problem is it's been the theme song for some stupid hospital in the area and is played EVERY NIGHT on the 10 pm news... JCEntMan wrote:
Been hearing this one on the local college station for a while. It's so good to hear it here too. Keep it up RP! :D
Posted 20 years ago by soonerwx    [ Reply ]
gypsy222 wrote:
I am a total crier, but I even suprised myself - I just saw her a few weeks ago, and as soon as she opened her mouth, I started to bawl. She is so powerful.
Well, it's good to know she has this effect on a LOT of people--men and women alike. Although I am getting a little more desensitized to "Makin' Pies." Saw her live last month, and she was in extra-high spirits.
Posted 20 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
elenaYAY wrote:
Word. Any Patty gets a 10 from me straight outta the gate. Every time I see her live I start crying. Part of that is because I am a pathetic sap, but the other part of that is because she is so incredibly good.
I am a total crier, but I even suprised myself - I just saw her a few weeks ago, and as soon as she opened her mouth, I started to bawl. She is so powerful.
Posted 20 years ago by gypsy222    [ Reply ]
elenaYAY wrote:
Hee. Here Here. :grouphug:
Hey, can I get in on that? :grouphug: Going to see Patty live June 18
Posted 20 years ago by rgj13    [ Reply ]
bigpomp wrote:
Let's hear it for the pathetic saps of the world.
Hee. Here Here. :grouphug:
Posted 20 years ago by elenaYAY    [ Reply ]