Raining in Kyoto
The Wonder Years * Track #1 On Sister Cities
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Raining in Kyoto by The Wonder Years
Release Date
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The Wonder YearsProduced by
Carlos de la Garza & Joe ChiccarelliWrited by
Dan CampbellAbout
“Raining in Kyoto” abruptly opens Sister Cities, The Wonder Years' sixth album, at a galloping and heart-wrenching pace. A live version of the track was also released on the group’s session EP, Live From Maida Vale
The song describes Campbell’s grief after he learned that his grandfather had passed...
Raining in Kyoto Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Raining in Kyoto
It's flooding the streets
I'm nursing a coffee from a vending machine
I saw the god of rice, a fox with a key
I woke up blind with a headache
Grinding my teeth
Confused and alone and taking pills to sleep
They soften your absence but they don't let me dream
[Verse 2]
Raining in Kyoto
My breath turns into steam
I buy you a candle, not even sure what it means
I cursed at the matches
And drown in my grief, grief
An old man stood close by, smiled at me
I rung the bell like he did
I told you I'm sorry
A makeshift funeral, I tried setting you free
[Chorus 1]
You're half asleep
And I bought you a radio to drown out the machines
Hospital light, you asked about the weather, wish that they'd let you outside
[Verse 3]
Raining in Kyoto
I'm starting to shake
They'll hold your service tomorrow
I'm an ocean away
Reach into my pocket, found a small paper crane
It's been over a year now
April turns into May
I've barely stopped moving, I've been so fucking afraid
Too much of a coward to even visit your grave
[Chorus 2]
You're half awake
And I bought you a radio to play the blues away
With my hand to hold, you asked about the weather, wish they'd let you die at home
[Chorus 3]
You're half awake
And I bought you a radio to play the blues away
Hospital light, you asked about the weather, wish that they'd let you outside
[Outro]
Goodnight
Goodnight
Goodbye
Raining in Kyoto Q&A
Who wrote Raining in Kyoto's ?
Raining in Kyoto was written by Dan Campbell.
Who produced Raining in Kyoto's ?
Raining in Kyoto was produced by Carlos de la Garza & Joe Chiccarelli.
When did The Wonder Years release Raining in Kyoto?
The Wonder Years released Raining in Kyoto on Fri Apr 06 2018.
What did The Wonder Years say about "Raining in Kyoto"?
Campbell discussed “Raining in Kyoto” with UK newspaper The Independent in April, 2018:
Once you have a concept and some lyrics, you have to decide what the mood of it is and then try to find the music to match it. There’s a song on the album called ‘Raining in Kyoto’ where I’m talking about my Gra...