Kingdom Of Rain

Sinead O'Connor · Collaborations [2005]

tell me what you're thinking baby

you heart's beating faster than mine

and i know something's going on

in your life

your life

your life



you were the girl i wanted to cry with

you were the girl i wanted to die with



and you were the boy who turned in to the man

broke my heart & let go of my hand

our bed is empty

the fire is out

and all the love we've got to give

has all spurted out

there's no more blood and no more pain

in our kingdom of rain



you think you know about life

you think you know about love

but when you put your hands inside me

it doesn't even feel like i'm being touched



you were the boy i wanted to cry with

you were the boy i wanted to die with

you've moved further from my side

year by year

while still making love

dutifully sincere

but as silent as the car lights

that move across this room

as cold as our bodies silhouetted by the moon

and i would lie awake & wonder

is it just me

or is this the way that love is supposed to be?



tell me what you told him baby

my heart's beating out of time in my mind

and i know something's going wrong

in our lives



i just wanted somebody to caress, this damsel in distress.

i just wanted somebody to undress, this damsel in distress.

i just wanted somebody to bless, this damsel in distress.

i just wanted somebody to possess, this young girl



our bed is empty

the fire is out

and all the love we've got to give

has all spurted out

our bed is empty

the fire is out

and all the love we've got to give

has all spurted out

our bed is empty

the fire is out

and all the love we've got to give

has all spurted out



there's no more blood and no more pain

In our kingdom of rain.

Kingdom Of Rain

Sinead O'Connor's 'Kingdom Of Rain' appears on the 2005 collaborative album 'Collaborations,' featuring contributions from various artists. The track exemplifies O'Connor's signature blend of raw vocal delivery and introspective lyricism, characteristic of her work spanning from the late 1980s through the early 2000s. While often associated with her solo discography, this recording highlights her ability to explore themes of emotional vulnerability and spiritual seeking within a collaborative framework. The song stands as a testament to her enduring influence on alternative and indie rock, maintaining the poignant atmosphere found in her earlier releases like 'The Lion And The Cobra' while adapting her style for a modern context.