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Hoo hoo hoo
All I can say is that my life is pretty plain
I like watchin' the puddles gather rain
And all I can do is just pour some tea for two
And speak my point of view
But it's not sane
It's not sane
I just want someone to say to me, no oh oh oh
I'll always be there when you wake, and a-yeah-hea
You know I'd like to keep my cheeks dry today
So stay with me and I'll have it made
And I don't understand why I sleep all day
And I start to complain that there's no rain
And all I can do is read a book to stay awake
And it rips my life away, but it's a great escape
Escape, escape, escape
Oh yeah
Ooh, hoo hoo
Whoa
All I can say is that my life is pretty plain
You don't like my point of view, you think that I'm insane
It's not sane, it's not sane
I just want someone to say to me, no oh oh oh
I'll always be there when you wake, and a-yeah-hea
You know I'd like to keep my cheeks dry today
So stay with me and I'll have it made
Lord, and I'll have it made
Ooh, and I'll have it made
Oh-ho
Lord, I'm gonna
You know I'm really gonna, really gonna have it made, yeah-hea
You know I'll have it made
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Yearning, and my youth.
Strained and a tad flat... Alas not easy on the ears!
'No Rain' by Blind Melon.

Love this song!!


No Rain.
The pain expressed in the wavering, off-key pitch is deliberate. It's the point of the song.
Amazing how hard that is for some to understand....heck....seems like it's something one should FEEL without questioning....thanks for the reminder...Long Live RP!!
The pain expressed in the wavering, off-key pitch is deliberate. It's the point of the song.
Agree. Although it sounds "upbeat", clearly the vocals are extremely morbid and depressing. And didnt the lead singer (Shannon Hoon) ultimately kill himself?
Final thoughts, to me, Hoon sounds a hell of a lot like Perry Farrell and/or Robert Plant....


The pain expressed in the wavering, off-key pitch is deliberate. It's the point of the song.
I'm with you on this one (like most really) CoJo...hell, I just went 8 → 9 on it - not many songs on RP that came out when I was in HS (91-95) that I like (I'm looking at you, grunge bands!) and as I've aged, or matured, the lyrical content of this one is way more important than I remember.
Long Live RP!!
where's @grammarcop when you want him?



Yep, this is pop perfection.

Here's a good application for reductio ad absurdam.
You're right! LOL

immernoch
But it's not sane
I just want someone to say to me, no oh oh oh
Here's a good application for reductio ad absurdam.
Snannon Hoon did not die in Houston. He died from a heroin overdose in his tour bus in New Orleans hours before Blind Melon was supposed to play a show at Tipitinas.
They were in Houston the night before he died, so you're both right.
I laughed very hard.
In the many years I have been listening to RP, that was the first 'hiccup' I've ever heard. Maybe he was looking at the girl on the Blind Melon album cover...
I laughed very hard.
I am SO sick of comments like this.
You will get sick of hearing just about any song at one point or another so there is no need to let us know. Just move on and listen to something else.
My wife feels the same...
I still like it though ;)
I'm half with ya on that. The entire album is great but this is still the best song on it.
In my imagination now, everyone would join in and start dancing too. In reality, I'd be carted out by security.
The night he died, he was playing at #s in Houston. We didn't know they were playing; we were looking forward just to going to our club to hang out for a bit. When we got there and saw the line and figured out that the line was for Blind Melon, we turned all post-adolescent, which means we got extra loud and silly.
"Blind Melon? Ugh! I hate them!"
"Oh I know! Me too! I wish they would just die!"
laugh laugh drive drive
And then he DID die. I think we killed him. (Or it was the cocaine. I'm still not positive.)
True story.
Snannon Hoon did not die in Houston. He died from a heroin overdose in his tour bus in New Orleans hours before Blind Melon was supposed to play a show at Tipitinas.
I heard this song enough times in the 90s. I'd be OK if I never heard it again.
Funny hearing all the comments about this song being overplayed. I've never in my life heard this song before. I guess it never made it over the Atlantic.
I heard this song enough times in the 90s. I'd be OK if I never heard it again.
Love this fine classic song...
great holy smoking doggies— this was over 20 years ago now... I remember it like it was a just a few years ago... time flies when we're having fun— As a result of the video for this song, DeLoach appeared on the 1993 MTV Video Music Awards, and reprised her Bee Girl dance (in full costume) in the video for "Weird Al" Yankovic's song "Bedrock Anthem"...

I love Bee Girls

I always think about Shannon Hoon and remember seeing him in the video for this song when it came out and it makes me a little sad, but I like the song a lot...
The video for this was cute. There was only one album, right? Wow, that's not right: according to Wikipedia the band regrouped in 2006. You do wonder what more Shannon Hoon would have done it he hadn't ODed.


I loved it then, i get it now.....i'm incredibly lucky to have someone who will always be there when I wake and tries to keep my cheeks dry...everything else is kinda meaningless.....i mean the bills have to be paid, so love isnt all you need, but its damn close
Took me a few tries, but I found that person too. It's hard to feel lost and adrift in the fog when her smile shines like a lighthouse.
Yeah, it's cheesy... so sue me.

When I first heard this tune, I thought it was the Grateful Dead. Good music.

"what's this ding dong you're talking about? The kids are hung up I the lyrics these days, I don't know why"
"I think he's going to show JR."
"We'll never fit that on the album cover, JR."
WOW! What a nice surprise, thnx Bill!
"what's this ding dong you're talking about? The kids are hung up I the lyrics these days, I don't know why"
"I think he's going to show JR."
Its growing on me as I get old.
I loved it then, i get it now.....i'm incredibly lucky to have someone who will always be there when I wake and tries to keep my cheeks dry...everything else is kinda meaningless.....i mean the bills have to be paid, so love isnt all you need, but its damn close
Its growing on me as I get old.
The night he died, he was playing at #s in Houston. We didn't know they were playing; we were looking forward just to going to our club to hang out for a bit. When we got there and saw the line and figured out that the line was for Blind Melon, we turned all post-adolescent, which means we got extra loud and silly.
"Blind Melon? Ugh! I hate them!"
"Oh I know! Me too! I wish they would just die!"
laugh laugh drive drive
And then he DID die. I think we killed him. (Or it was the cocaine. I'm still not positive.)
True story.
So, when are you playing at #s in Houston?
Just asking.
Yeah, this song ranks as a classic from the 1990s... love it...
fantastic song...
stupid song, sickening voice.

Later edit: However, this song is not right for RP, sooooo Top 40!

I think instead of "quite" grating, a better word would be something like, "unbelievably", or "incredibly", or "extremely". This song is a solid 1 - sucko-barfo all the way!
I do agree with your edit though - I would gladly see this song banished from RP!

Later edit: However, this song is not right for RP, sooooo Top 40!

The night he died, he was playing at #s in Houston. We didn't know they were playing; we were looking forward just to going to our club to hang out for a bit. When we got there and saw the line and figured out that the line was for Blind Melon, we turned all post-adolescent, which means we got extra loud and silly.
"Blind Melon? Ugh! I hate them!"
"Oh I know! Me too! I wish they would just die!"
laugh laugh drive drive
And then he DID die. I think we killed him. (Or it was the cocaine. I'm still not positive.)
True story.
Cool story, bro
The night he died, he was playing at #s in Houston. We didn't know they were playing; we were looking forward just to going to our club to hang out for a bit. When we got there and saw the line and figured out that the line was for Blind Melon, we turned all post-adolescent, which means we got extra loud and silly.
"Blind Melon? Ugh! I hate them!"
"Oh I know! Me too! I wish they would just die!"
laugh laugh drive drive
And then he DID die. I think we killed him. (Or it was the cocaine. I'm still not positive.)
True story.
I've always dug this tune. Classic early 90's alternative nation anthem.

Nice.
OMG...yes, this speaks to the human condition in a deep meaningful way...get real!
Actually you are both right, but you're both too damn stuck in your own respective tunnel vision to see it.
"No Rain" reflects the spirit of the time it was written pretty well, IMHO. So does "Born To Run."
Think about "the generation gap" for two minutes. Now go listen to music.
...trivial lyrics...


All I can say is that my life is pretty plain I like watchin' the puddles gather rain And all I can do is just pour some tea for two and speak my point of view |
OMG...yes, this speaks to the human condition in a deep meaningful way...get real!
The highways jammed with broken heroes on a last chance power drive
Everybodys out on the run tonight but theres no place left to hide
Together wendy we'll live with the sadness
I'll love you with all the madness in my soul
Someday girl I dont know when were gonna get to that place
Where we really want to go and well walk in the sun
But till then tramps like us baby we were born to run
Add these rather poignant Springsteen lyrics to some tight musicianship and it is an everlasting classic....perhaps you should mention that Ringo's drumming needed some work too! Ha!
So, by extension, the majority of the Blind Melon catalogue (yes, Canadian spelling...what can I say?) falls into the top 10% of all music of all time? Seriously? Wow...thats really an incredible statement! When I have RP on...I'd say 99% of the music here is superior to Blind Melon in all respects...
Not a chance. Shannon Hoon's mistuned vocals and trivial lyrics do not stand the test of time. Again...this song probably reminds lots of folks of good times in their lives..."soundtrack of your life" moments....but objectively this track does not have legs to stand on its merits.
Look, I'm sure Bill picks some dogs in your books...this is just one in my books and such a poor playlist pick, it cannot go unmentioned.
...trivial lyrics...


Hate to disagree with you (well, actually, I don't...just being nice), but I heard this song, along with the rest of the CD, months before this song made it big, so all of the fond memories I have of the song are for the song itself, not the catchy video. And, while I would agree that this isn't the best song by Blind Melon, it's still better than 90% of what's out there...clearly above the "1" you feel the need to give it. Luckily, Bill & Rebecca seem to like it, and that's really what matters on RP, because that's what determines whether or not it will get played.
So, by extension, the majority of the Blind Melon catalogue (yes, Canadian spelling...what can I say?) falls into the top 10% of all music of all time? Seriously? Wow...thats really an incredible statement! When I have RP on...I'd say 99% of the music here is superior to Blind Melon in all respects...
Not a chance. Shannon Hoon's mistuned vocals and trivial lyrics do not stand the test of time. Again...this song probably reminds lots of folks of good times in their lives..."soundtrack of your life" moments....but objectively this track does not have legs to stand on its merits.
Look, I'm sure Bill picks some dogs in your books...this is just one in my books and such a poor playlist pick, it cannot go unmentioned.
Had it not been for an exceptional music video (when they counted for some promotional value), this track would never have seen the light of day. The "Bee Girl" was the hook, not the musicality or the vocals...the feel good value some people experience from hearing this song I'm sure is the visual memory, not the oral one...
Clearly, Clear Channel drech!...a very solid 1
Hate to disagree with you (well, actually, I don't...just being nice), but I heard this song, along with the rest of the CD, months before this song made it big, so all of the fond memories I have of the song are for the song itself, not the catchy video. And, while I would agree that this isn't the best song by Blind Melon, it's still better than 90% of what's out there...clearly above the "1" you feel the need to give it. Luckily, Bill & Rebecca seem to like it, and that's really what matters on RP, because that's what determines whether or not it will get played.
I never saw the video and I LOVE this song!

Had it not been for an exceptional music video (when they counted for some promotional value), this track would never have seen the light of day. The "Bee Girl" was the hook, not the musicality or the vocals...the feel good value some people experience from hearing this song I'm sure is the visual memory, not the oral one...
Clearly, Clear Channel drech!...a very solid 1
6:27 pm - Beatles - In My Life
6:24 pm - Pearl Jam - Wishlist
What a great 3-song set!
And he did it again! Thanks Bill!

Haven't seen this sentiment expressed so well before on RP. Thank you, earkat.
Shannon Hoon R.I.P
Fantastic song - 9
6:27 pm - Beatles - In My Life
6:24 pm - Pearl Jam - Wishlist
What a great 3-song set!
Agreed!

6:27 pm - Beatles - In My Life
6:24 pm - Pearl Jam - Wishlist
What a great 3-song set!
This is a bit odd isnt it. I think there is something like a pattern here.....
Blind Melon- No Rain
The Beatles- In my life
Pearl Jam0 Wishlist
Sounds like even RP digs all of this music too......
6:27 pm - Beatles - In My Life
6:24 pm - Pearl Jam - Wishlist
What a great 3-song set!
Sounds familiar...
8:07 am - Blind Melon - No Rain
8:04 am - The Beatles - In My Life
8:01 am - Pearl Jam - Wishlist
This song is good for the ears...
6:27 pm - Beatles - In My Life
6:24 pm - Pearl Jam - Wishlist
What a great 3-song set!
No shit Sherlock. I think my point is that many of us have or had drug problems. Some of them simply get the better of us and we either end up dead or worse, cause pain and suffering (or even death) to others. While no one has probably ever died from smoking too much pot, they may have done things they regret, like posting on this forum! Ha Ha.





Bee girl is all grown up!
Right... is he related to Jon Anderson (Yes)?
After a particularly disastrous performance in Houston, Hoon launched into an all-night cocaine binge. The next day, on October 21, 1995, Blind Melon was scheduled to play a show in New Orleans at Tipitina's. When one of the band's roadies went to the tour bus to wake Hoon up for a sound check, he was unable to rouse him. An ambulance was summoned and Hoon was pronounced dead on the scene at the age of 28. The cause of death was attributed to an accidental cocaine overdose
No shit Sherlock. I think my point is that many of us have or had drug problems. Some of them simply get the better of us and we either end up dead or worse, cause pain and suffering (or even death) to others. While no one has probably ever died from smoking too much pot, they may have done things they regret, like posting on this forum! Ha Ha.
