We previously featured Aurealis for tapping into a high emotional quotient with the cinematic, narrative-driven single, Shadow of a Doubt, so when we heard that the artist was back with Fire in Rain, we were curious to say the least, and couldn’t wait to listen and share our experience.
Fire in Rain opens with a glistening and immersive guitar and synthscape, dimensional in design, and intricate in its execution. We appreciate the emotive chord progressions, as well as the airy riser leading to the lyrics, “We’re like fire in rain, wanna burn but can’t maintain the flame, like fire in rain, waiting for the sun to shine again, I can’t believe how things have changed…”
Naturally, the vocals are pristine, in part due to the technology used to create the track. The lyrics are poetic and relatable, once again cinematic and perfect for a range of sync placements, notably a film about two lovers who are caught in a similar juxtaposition – perhaps Anora, or Anyone But You.
There is something rather zeitgeist about the lyrics too, as much as they can be interpreted to be about a couple, they can also serve as a commentary on society as a whole. The instrumental segue before the ethereal finale allows for introspection and invites us to connect with the detailed production.
Speaking on the release, Aurealis confesses, “At its heart, the song is about people – about the fragile but persistent spark we all try to protect as life changes around us. It speaks to longing, resilience, beauty, and the quiet hope that even after loss, something warm and alive can still remain.”
Overall, the idea is that when the sun rises, we can indeed come together and watch these embers glow. We love the metaphorical depth of the track, and have added Fire in Rain to our New Music Spotlight playlist and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of Aurealis, including Shadow of a Doubt, and Closer.