red rain is coming down red rain red rain is pouring down pouring down all over me
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The singer describes an overwhelming, possibly apocalyptic force descending upon him.
- In plain terms
- Something intense and unstoppable is happening to me.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge when forces beyond your control are affecting you.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What feels like it is coming down on you now?
- How do you react when overwhelmed?
Another view
The metaphor is vague about what the rain actually represents.
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