“Wait For Rain” by The Sea At Midnight delves into the complicated and important topic of climate change. Music has always been a place both artists and listeners turn to as a form of advocacy, protest, and connection. The Sea At Midnight provides an emotional landscape for all of us that feel passionate about challenging the causes and effects of climate change, but also helpless over how to actually do that.
Opening with a catchy synth melody, “Wait For Rain” is an alternative rock track that combines classic rock sounds with contemporary elements, showing The Sea At Midnight’s unique style. The strong instrumentation lets the lyrics stand out, and lines like “empty wells and taps won’t run” allude to the droughts and ensuing wildfires that happen as a result of climate change.
Though most people are aware of this phenomenon, and the havoc it is wreaking on our planet, it is an overwhelming problem to combat and it can be difficult to feel like you can make any difference on a personal level. The Sea At Midnight captures this perfectly in the chorus of this track, singing “I feel so helpless, what can I do? Wait for rain.” Sometimes it feels like the only thing you’re capable of doing is waiting and hoping. Staticky electric guitars, desperate drums rhythms, and deep bass add to the passion of this track. Though it can seem hopeless, music like this is a reminder to come together and do our best to protect our planet.
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