Song Meaning

Yesterday, the narrator was adrift, a young boy without direction, just drifting through life. This aimless existence was defined by an "empty space and a pain." It’s a stark picture of pre-transformation ennui, a life lived without purpose or connection. Then, a significant shift occurs with the arrival of a "you." This arrival doesn't just fill the void; it transforms the narrator's perception of reality. The lyrics suggest this new presence brings a profound emotional and sensory awakening, a feeling so intense it's described as "coloured rain." The core of the song lies in this sensory metaphor. "Coloured rain" isn't a natural phenomenon; it's a synesthetic experience born from intense emotion. The repetition of "Feels like coloured rain / Tastes like coloured rain" emphasizes how this new feeling permeates every sense, making the ordinary extraordinary and vibrant. It’s a powerful, almost overwhelming, sensory immersion. This transformation is further illustrated by the image of a "sail of changing filling with surprise." This suggests a receptive, dynamic state, open to new experiences and emotions. The "feeling, bringing love into my eyes" solidifies the idea that this "coloured rain" is a manifestation of love and newfound clarity, a stark contrast to the previous "empty space and a pain."