Rain King Sonic Youth

"Rain King" by Sonic Youth, released in 1988, is a #Rock song that explores themes of longing, existential angst, and the search for meaning. The lyrics convey a sense of yearning and introspection, while the music features unconventional guitar tunings and a blend of noise rock and melodic elements. Its influence is notable in the alternative rock scene, embodying the band's signature avant-garde style.

[Chorus]
Rain King in chains has nowhere to go
His jet stream daydream cocksure hard luck show
His lips a fountain, his daylight sparks
He's a shotgun schoolyard, street-wise white-hot kid
With a whip-cream phonecall breakdown, Rain King fist
His mind a countdown, his daydream sparks

[Verse 1]
I need three years to clear these thoughts, hey
I'd like to say I knew one true thing
It feels like years and all I've done is fought
And not turned up anything

[Verse 2]
Let the black day glow and roll over my bed
I'm waiting here for some reality crease
There's one big dead end in my head
And not a moment of peace

[Chorus]
Crossfire Rain King with his Cadillac kid
Marries every dictionary from his trainyard bliss
His lips a fountain, his daylight sparks
Scattershot image king fortunate wheel when?
Keeps a steel drum wedding ring Pontiac doorknob tent
His mind a countdown, his daylight sparks

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