Featured In
Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Andy Taylor
Guitar
John Taylor
Bass Guitar
Nick Rhodes
Keyboards
Roger Taylor
Drums
Simon Le Bon
Lead Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Andy Taylor
Songwriter
John Taylor
Songwriter
Nick Rhodes
Songwriter
Roger Taylor
Songwriter
Simon Le Bon
Songwriter
Duran Duran
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Colin Thurston
Producer
Renate Blauel
Recording Technician
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
We're miles away from nowhere
And the wind doesn't have a name
So call it what you want to call it
Still blows down the lane
[Verse 2]
People tell me I haven't changed at all
But I don't feel the same
And I bet you've had that feeling too
You can't laugh all the time
[Verse 3]
And if the fires burn out, there's only fire to blame
(Hold back the rain, ooh)
No time for worry 'cause we're on the roam again
(Hold back the rain, ooh)
The clouds all scatter and we ride the outside lane
(Hold back the rain, ooh)
Not on your own, so help me please, hold back the rain
[Verse 4]
So what if the words ain't rhyming
Did you think that it's just a game?
I probably didn't even say that right
And I really don't give a damn
[Verse 5]
Okay, go off and wander
I'm guilty just the same
Sometimes you're needed badly
So, please come back again
[Verse 6]
And if the fires burn out there's only fire to blame
(Hold back the rain, ooh)
No time for worry, 'cause we're on the roam again
(Hold back the rain, ooh)
The clouds all scatter and we ride the outside lane
(Hold back the rain, ooh)
Not on your own, so help me please, hold back the rain
[Verse 7]
And if the stars burn out, there's only fire to blame
(Hold back the rain, ooh)
No time for worry 'cause we're on the roam again
(Hold back the rain, ooh)
The clouds all scatter and we ride the outside lane
(Hold back the rain, ooh)
Not on your own, so help me please, hold back the rain
[Verse 8]
Hold back the rain
Hold back the rain
Hold back the rain
Hold back the rain
[Verse 9]
Hold back the rain
Hold back the rain
Hold back the rain
Hold back the rain
Written by: Andy Taylor, John Taylor, Nick Rhodes, Roger Taylor, Simon Le Bon