So why the sudden change
And what's this all about?
I know they speak your name
But where's the sound right now?
I can't stop praying you'll hear me play
I know that I'll be with you there someday
So where the hell's my hope
And why can't I just try?
You know I've lost a lot
But I won't let this die
I know I've got a friend up in the atmosphere
And another reason not to fear the sky
No, not tonight
Can I pull out all the stops
And get out of this town?
I want to make you proud
But I really don't know how
I know it's not helping to hear me say
I wish it was me in the car that day
Though something made me stop and think of what you said
You know it meant a lot
But I was just a kid
One with all these dreams of growing up and playing music on the road
I've been screaming all these years and thinking of you both
So where's my hope
And why can't I just try?
You know I've lost a lot
But I won't let this die
I know I've got this friend up in the atmosphere
And another reason not to fear the sky
No, not tonight
I wrote this note
Because I never even told you
You know I've got some things to sing about
Like we were young and holding true
To all these songs that always made us pull through
And now I've got some words that I'll write down
I'm sending this shit out
So where's my hope
And why can't I just try?
You know I've lost a lot
But I won't let this die
I know I've got this friend up in the atmosphere
And another reason not to fear the sky
No, not tonight
So where's my hope,
And why can't I just try?
You know I've lost a lot
But I won't let this die
I know I've got this friend up in the atmosphere
And another reason not to fear the sky
No, not tonight
So where the hell's my hope
And why can't I just try?
You know I've lost a lot
But I won't let this die
I know I've got this friend up in the atmosphere
And another reason not to fear the sky
No, not tonight
No, not tonight
And what's this all about?
I know they speak your name
But where's the sound right now?
I can't stop praying you'll hear me play
I know that I'll be with you there someday
So where the hell's my hope
And why can't I just try?
You know I've lost a lot
But I won't let this die
I know I've got a friend up in the atmosphere
And another reason not to fear the sky
No, not tonight
Can I pull out all the stops
And get out of this town?
I want to make you proud
But I really don't know how
I know it's not helping to hear me say
I wish it was me in the car that day
Though something made me stop and think of what you said
You know it meant a lot
But I was just a kid
One with all these dreams of growing up and playing music on the road
I've been screaming all these years and thinking of you both
So where's my hope
And why can't I just try?
You know I've lost a lot
But I won't let this die
I know I've got this friend up in the atmosphere
And another reason not to fear the sky
No, not tonight
I wrote this note
Because I never even told you
You know I've got some things to sing about
Like we were young and holding true
To all these songs that always made us pull through
And now I've got some words that I'll write down
I'm sending this shit out
So where's my hope
And why can't I just try?
You know I've lost a lot
But I won't let this die
I know I've got this friend up in the atmosphere
And another reason not to fear the sky
No, not tonight
So where's my hope,
And why can't I just try?
You know I've lost a lot
But I won't let this die
I know I've got this friend up in the atmosphere
And another reason not to fear the sky
No, not tonight
So where the hell's my hope
And why can't I just try?
You know I've lost a lot
But I won't let this die
I know I've got this friend up in the atmosphere
And another reason not to fear the sky
No, not tonight
No, not tonight
Lyrics submitted by SMILExxiloveyou, edited by KillTheSilence
The Permanent Rain Lyrics as written by Bryan Alan Czap A.j. Perdomo
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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I could be wrong but...
At the school there was a death a few years back during I THINK homecoming, or another dance or something. (I may be a bit off, it was a while ago)
A kid died that day that alot of kids really looked up to and liked. I didn't know him but I know alot of the older kids really miss him. It was a very sad week. Nicholas "Big Bear" Thayer, I believe was his name.
Now that is complete speculation as AJ may of never knew him, but it's a good guess.
AJP: Yeah, it’s actually about my Grandmother who passed away awhile ago when I was pretty young. When she died she left in her will musical instruments for me to play. Like a bass guitar and stuff like that…I picked up the bass guitar because of her. And she’s always been into music and pushing me into music. Then when she died it was sort of like “I have a friend up in the atmosphere” and I’m going to keep doing music, it’s what I’ve always dreamed of doing. Then also, tied in along with that, I have a friend who died in a car accident and it’s sort of a balance of both of them. Like, I wish them the best, and it’s just hard to get through those times, you know?
this is what a.j. says the song really means
"The Permanent Rain" is a very personal song about two people very close to me who passed away. My good friend, and my grandmother. My grandmother taught me about music and always pushed me in that direction. The song is about how I wish she'd be here to see what I've done with what she gave me. It is generally about the grief caused by the situations, but using music as an outlet, and a reason to pursue music in general.
-AJ Perdomo (The Dangerous Summer)
I really enjoy this song but just now actualy listened to the lyrics.
AJP: Yeah, it’s actually about my Grandmother who passed away awhile ago when I was pretty young. When she died she left in her will musical instruments for me to play. Like a bass guitar and stuff like that…I picked up the bass guitar because of her. And she’s always been into music and pushing me into music. Then when she died it was sort of like “I have a friend up in the atmosphere” and I’m going to keep doing music, it’s what I’ve always dreamed of doing. Then also, tied in along with that, I have a friend who died in a car accident and it’s sort of a balance of both of them. Like, I wish them the best, and it’s just hard to get through those times, you know?
they seem to have died in a car accident when he was younger and all he wants is for them to hear him play his music for them...
i just heard this song today but i love it and i cant get enough... great song.
great lyrics.
i love the guitar.
amazing. its a rare song thats actually filled with feeling and not just words
i love this song...
does anyone know where i can download it.
because its not on itunes or myspace or anywhere else.
and i cant use limewire....
this person's still fighting strong though, and is trying his best to fight their fears, and say what they want to say.