This song can be summed up simply and generally as a prayer for rain. As a winemaker, Maynard has to depend on the rain to "bring color" or life to "relieve" an otherwise thirsty and dying vineyard. Rain represents hope for a fruitful harvest season.
On a similar note, this song has a strong Earth theme. Maynard knows his place in the order of things when he asks "Why am I to carry on?". He knows that he can do his part but still fail because he must depend on something greater than himself. He is acknowledging the greater forces at work here that could save or ruin him.
This song can be summed up simply and generally as a prayer for rain. As a winemaker, Maynard has to depend on the rain to "bring color" or life to "relieve" an otherwise thirsty and dying vineyard. Rain represents hope for a fruitful harvest season.
On a similar note, this song has a strong Earth theme. Maynard knows his place in the order of things when he asks "Why am I to carry on?". He knows that he can do his part but still fail because he must depend on something greater than himself. He is acknowledging the greater forces at work here that could save or ruin him.