Did You Hear the Rain?

I see this song as being sung from the viewpoint of Satan/Lucifer regarding his banishment from Heaven. (Keep in mind, I'm not religious)

"Oh, why do you treat me so Oh, why do you treat me so

You cause me to weep And you cause me to moan You cause me to pack up My bags and leave home"

Being banished, of course.

"Oh did you hear the thunder? Or the rain? Means I’m coming home again Means I’m coming home my friend"

A storm is happening by Lucifer's hand, and he's calling out to God to say he is going to take his throne, as he spoke of before, causing his banishment.

"Oh did you steal my name? Oh, you Jack of all trades You’re the master of none Oh, the race has begun I was born a champion I was born to jump and run"

Stealing his name, referring to God telling his followers that Lucifer is evil and hellbent on destruction, which Lucifer feels is unjust at first.

The race has begun for who will rule and lead mankind. Born a champion etc refers to God creating him as a perfect being.

"Oh did you hear the rain? Oh, the rain? You can try and run and hide Tearing at the chain Oh, Lucifer’s inside"

Referring to his storm breaking into the minds of man, and tempting mankind to go against God.

"Oh did your siblings tell you I was wasting up your time Oh, now you’re wasting mine You put me back in line And I’m counting every link And I guess you think that’s fine"

I need to do a bit more research, but what I see this as, is God and the other angels conspiring against him to rid Heaven of him, and he remembers everything they did.

"Oh, did I send a shiver Down your spine? Well I do it all the time It’s a little trick of mine Did I make you shake your knees Did I make him spill his wine Lord, I’m spreading like disease Know I’m all up in your mind Oh, Lucifer’s inside Oh, Lucifer’s inside"

Again, referring to himself beginning to tempt mankind towards his own ways. "Spill his wine" specifically as wine is a common symbol in Abrahamic religions - making God and his followers taken by surprise at his uprising. Possibly also regarding his rebellion with the other angels.

With the "shiver down your spine, it's a trick of mine" part could also be applied to humanity. His sinister and unnerving presence.

Just my thoughts. Feel free to correct any of my knowledge on the story.

This song reminds me of a relationship breakdown, having to literally pack up bags and leave. Then to have their friends and family chiming in with their opinions of you - justified or not. And then the panic that ensues when they realise you were stronger than they thought and to then see all you had put into the relationship and you have already gone. For the person that 'left' they now see the darkness in the soul of their 'ex'. Just my interpretation! And yes, just come out of a shi**y relationship and this song came on the radio as I drove away. Gave me chills. Made me see these lyrics from a new perspective ????