Send Down The Rain
John Williamson · Wildlife Warriors: It's Time [2006]
Send down the rain, Lord, if you don't mind.
Send down the rain, lightning and thunder,
If my crops don't get a drink we cannot stay
I'll take my wife and kid's. . .an' just walk away
Yes, send down the rain, Lord, if you don't mind
Send down the rain, lightning and thunder
I grew like a tree on this farm and I'm goin' to die
I couldn't live in town. . .my roots go deep down
Yes, send down the rain so I can stand in it
Send down the rain, just like cats 'n' dogs
Fill up the crack's, float a few logs down the river
Send down the rain, Lord, if you don't mind
Send down the rain, lightning and thunder
It's just plain dirt but it's the world to me
I love all the bird's. . .I love every tree
Send down the rain, Lord, if you don't mind
Send down the rain, lightning and thunder
I've never been known to pray, but it's worth a try
Lord, we're on our knee's. . .it's so damn dry
Yes, send down the rain so I can stand in it
Send down the rain, just like cats 'n' dogs
Fill up the cracks, float a few logs down the river
Lord we're on our knee's... it's so damn dry.
Send Down The Rain
John Williamson stands as a defining voice in Australian country music, celebrated for his evocative storytelling and deep connection to the land. His discography frequently explores themes of drought, resilience, and the natural environment, capturing the spirit of the outback. Recorded for the 2006 album Wildlife Warriors: It's Time, Send Down The Rain continues this tradition by addressing the critical need for water in the Australian landscape. The track fits seamlessly within Williamson's broader body of work, which includes iconic songs like Old Man Emu and Billabong. Through this recording, Williamson highlights the environmental challenges facing the continent, using his signature melodic style to underscore the urgency of conservation. The song remains a poignant reflection on the relationship between the people and the land, reinforcing his status as a chronicler of Australian life.