This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Sad memories the gathering rain brings
I loved her but I'll never see her again
Clouds raise their heads in the morning
The way I once walked on by her
But now she's gone and I'll never raise my face again
White horses dragged my lover from me
The clouds rushed in and drowned my sorrow with the rain
My friends try to lift me
They understand how I'm feeling
But the truth holds me down
She came and went with the rain
White horses dragged my lover from me
The clouds rushed in and drowned my sorrow...
With the rain
Now always the storms come...
Raindrops run down my windows
All that's left is her picture
But someday it to will
Wash away...
Wash away...
I watched her walk away,
With the rain
I loved her but I'll never see her again
Clouds raise their heads in the morning
The way I once walked on by her
But now she's gone and I'll never raise my face again
White horses dragged my lover from me
The clouds rushed in and drowned my sorrow with the rain
My friends try to lift me
They understand how I'm feeling
But the truth holds me down
She came and went with the rain
White horses dragged my lover from me
The clouds rushed in and drowned my sorrow...
With the rain
Now always the storms come...
Raindrops run down my windows
All that's left is her picture
But someday it to will
Wash away...
Wash away...
I watched her walk away,
With the rain
Lyrics submitted by all_on_black
Wash Away Lyrics as written by Donald Wallace Poythress Sue C. Smith
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music
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Yeah TSOL are awesome and this song is one of their best. BUT Alkaline trio did a brilliant job of covering it.
where can I get this song? I've never heard of it before...
Bleh, This is one of the many god-awful covers of classic punk songs on the new tony hawk game.
this was originally by TSOL, on the album "Beneath The Shadows". But I doubt most people who hear this song dont know its a cover let along who TSOL is.
No need to crap on the song just because its a cover. Alkaline Trio (besides making their own AMAZING music) does awesome covers actually, this being one of them. I'm not saying that all of the covers on the album are worth checking out, but this one is. I do, though, recommend checking out TSOL....good stuff!
i think it's a good little cover
i thiink alkaline trio also did a good job with that damned cover on the one man army split
this in no way compares to the original but alkaline trio did a very good job of it.
And it is also one of the few good covers on the THAW soundtrack
I dunno. Though I love TSOL I think I like what Alkaline Trio did with this song more. Matt Skiba's voice is smoother, and I think the instruments are more distinct.
Moving on: To me, this song could be one of two things. One, a guy who's sad because his girlfriend/lover died. Or, two, he views it as her being dragged away because he's in denial, like he thinks that it's somehow not her fault.
This song is one of the few good covers on the soundtrack. The other good ones are: Institutionalized-Senses Fail Suburban Home/I Like Food-Taking Back Sunday (Descendants) Astrozombies-My Chemical Romance (Misfits) Search And Destroy-Emanuel The Stooges) Sonic Reducer-Saves The Day
By the way, anyone else notice the similarity between the album cover and The Clash's London Calling? Pretty sweet.
""By the way, anyone else notice the similarity between the album cover and The Clash's London Calling? Pretty sweet. ""
HurHur I think that was the point...