Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: industrial
Song Meaning of “Rain Machine” by Dead When I Found Her
Rain Machine by Dead When I Found Her is a song about the need to accept oneself exactly as they are — flaws and all. The machine symbolizes the struggles we face while trying to change ourselves, as the rain machine has an endless cycle of falling drops of water. In the first verse, the narrator expresses his frustration towards a girl in his life, as he believes her to be too hard on herself and unable to accept her true self. He wishes she could “shed the glow of impossible perfection,” a heavy burden that is often placed on us through societal and cultural influences.
The chorus carries the theme of self-acceptance further; “You can break all the parts of yourself and you’ll still be the same.” This serves as a reminder that letting go of our perceived flaws won’t change who we are at our core. The lyrics build upon the idea of the rain machine that will still keep running, regardless of any changes that may be made. By the end of the song, the narrator finally come to the realization that “you might just be alright after all” as long as we are kind to ourselves and accept our imperfections. The rain machine is a subtle metaphor for finding inner peace and embracing one’s uniqueness.