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August 6, 1945 (Black Rain)
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'August 6, 1945 (Black Rain)' is a requiem for the people who were killed and maimed in the bombing of Hiroshima at the end of World War II, and a tribute to the spirit of those who lived just long enough to drink the radioactive 'black rain'.
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Colorado's Eric Severson crafts a fine blend of acoustic, rock, blues and classical into a sound that is rich and multi-faceted and speaks of both old school an
"Colorado's Eric Severson music is a thing of its own and offers creative journeys for the mind's eye. The signature flavors in his music are marks of his profound creativity and devotion to the artistry of music." - Cindy L. Spear, "The Musician's Poet" "Eric's musicianship and songwriting are of the highest quality, and I would dare anyone with a sense of love for the world and its people to remain unmoved by the songs he produces!" - Ian Bartlett, UK rock musician "Beautiful lyrics done with so much love." - Ashley Ouderkirk, model, actress and singer "Love your music, so so meaningful and powerful. Each piece of your creation carries the most intense and humanitarian message to the world" - Lusia, Songweavers "This is my favorite kind of music, real messages right to the heart from the gut." - Eric Benson, Urban Legend Band "Eric has some important things to say and he says it very well." - Lydia L. Ashton, film composer "It should be a compulsory part of the inauguration process of every President and Prime Minister that they be sent into outer space and made to view our lovely planet while listening to this music." - Malcolm Brown, composer "Eric's music is heartfelt and beautiful...just like his soul!" - Fawn, Body Soul & Mind "Wonderful voice - so smooth, a friendly sound. Great songs!" - Steve Dunster, film composer "Eric offers us a glimpse of light in the darkest of tragedies and portrays the human struggle with great finesse and concern. His music is a ray of hope when all seems lost." - Nick Thompson, Good Beyond Hope "Eric's music is filled with emotion and soul!" -
Song Info
Genre
Alternative Indie
Charts
Peak #128
Peak in subgenre #29
Author
Eric Severson
Rights
Copyright (c) 2006 Eric Severson
Uploaded
May 02, 2007
Track Files
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MP3 4.5 MB 128 kbps 4:54
Lyrics
AUGUST 6, 1945 (BLACK RAIN) Copyright (c) 2006 Eric Severson Sound clips licensed for commercial use through Audiosparx Rain and Thunder recorded by Jake Harries Gm Dm What is this, where am I? Am G There was a blinding light, a fire in the sky. Gm Dm How long have I, been lying here? Am G Was it a moment, or was it a year? Gm Dm My skin is pierced, with broken glass, Am G My body burning in this molten ash. Gm Dm Now I look up, and so unexpectedly, Am G A gentle rain is falling down on me. Gm Dm The drops are thick, and black as night Am G I feel their poison, know this isn't right. Bb C(bar) Dm But still I lift my head and drink the rain... Gm Drink the rain Dm It's thick and black as coal Am Still it satisfies my soul G Makes me feel whole Gm I drink the rain Dm Like velvet on my face Am Like honey to my taste Gm Am I'm barely just alive Bb C(bar) But for this moment I'll survive, and Dm(bar) Drink the rain Am(bar) So lovely to the touch Dm(bar) Drink the rain Am(bar) Is it asking for too much Gm Am While there's time before I die Bb C(bar) While this poison trickles down my throat and works on me inside Cm(bar) To drink the rain Gm(bar) For all the people who are gone Cm(bar) To drink the rain Gm(bar) For those who'll never see the dawn Dm Am For my countrymen, my family Bb C(bar) With this last breath, remember me Bb C(bar) I fade into the earth from which I came Dm(bar) And drink the rain
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