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	There is something so introspective about rain. It can opress the spirit hoping to find hapiness and give those seeking deeper meaning fuel to delve deeper. Rain washes away the old and brings new hope tho those that look close enough. But sometimes hope is a dangerous thing - because hope without change brings frustration and madness...yep, it can really suck sometimes.
	Credits: Chris Swanner - Lyrics, Jeff Swanner Music
	Story Behind the Song My brother Chris wrote the lyrics for this one. It was a nice, rainy night outside and I asked him to write something - being the talented poet that he is, he was able to listen to the rain and write this song within the course of a couple of hours (and a couple of sips of tequila). It was a great night, and one of the quickest song-writing sessions I have been a part of that has created such a substantial song. Lyrics Verse 1: Hello my friend hello I don’t know when or if I’ll see you here These soft subtle memories have brought me to my knees And I don’t know what to do, with these tears Call my name, I’ll know, Take my hand, but please don’t take the blame Watch the rain fall glistening, I pray to god you’re listening Wash away these bitter shades of pain Chorus: Wash away the world that changed me Wash away the world that came Let the rain fall down in laughter Wipe away these tears like rain… Verse 2: I’ll be there to catch you if you fall Any wound, ease your pain I never learned to live without you. I promise that I’ll never doubt you On my knees now I’m praying for the rain. Tried to heal with a hand upon my shoulder Tried to move but still a step behind Can’t comprehend that dream that failed, can’t overcome the lies I tell And I won’t escape the scenes within my mind Chorus: Wash away the world that changed me Wash away the hurt that came Let the rain turn tears to laughter Wipe away the tears like rain… (Bridge) Never’s what I tell myself Deny the clumsy mess I left How I let you go, I made you leave Redemption’s not an easy thing to feel the pain these at memories bring I’ll never make that same mistake again. Wash away the world that changed me Wash away the hurt that came Let the rain come down in laughter Wipe away the tears like rain… Give me hope to make it better And teach my soul to carry on Watch the rain turn tears to laughter Bitterness replaced with hope…

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