Story Behind The Song
Written on location in Tucson, Arizona
Song Description
A break-up mood song framed in the Mexican desert
| Song Length |
3:07 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary, Blues - Country |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant |
Subject |
Breaking Up, Loneliness |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
I drove straight south from Portland
'Til Mexico was mine
I've run from you 'til I can't anymore
Your cheatin' rings like thunderclaps
Across this lifeless plain
I search the sky for any sign of rain.
Rain...
Let it rain...
Drown my sorrow
Ease my pain
Will I find a way to cry...
Or ever break these chains?
I close my eyes
And pray for desert rain.
You wove a tangled web of lies
And wrapped it 'round my heart
Your easy smile just took my breath away
You built me up and broke me down,
Drove me near insane
Longing for the taste of desert rain.
(Chorus)
I search the sky for signs
Tell myself I'm fine
Way out here there's only me to blame
Lord just let me taste that desert rain...
(Chorus)
Lord just let me taste that
Desert rain....