Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness - Paper Rain (Official Video)

FOLLOW ANDREW

Directed by Jade Ehlers

LYRICS

I bought an old black limousine
Packed my suit and pawned the last of our precious metal
And my blue eyes never looked so green
I’ve got a debt to pay and a date with the devil
I’ve got mouths to feed
I’ve gotta get level

Oh Las Vegas I’m
Running out of time
and my youth is all but ashes
If I don’t make church by nine
I’ll be praying on the drive
Passed the lake as fake as a showgirl’s lashes
That I’m ‘gonna turn our luck around
I’m ‘gonna take this town
I’m ‘gonna walk these flooded streets like a king with my umbrella out
And the paper rain pouring down

I rented a room at the desert queen
I shaved my face, I comb my hair and I check the weather
And I see clouds where the mountains see
The valley floor where the neon soars like a hand to heaven
I’ve got work to do
Rollin’ them sevens

Oh Las Vegas I’m
Running out of time
and my youth is all but ashes
If I don’t make church by nine
I’ll be praying on the drive
Passed the lake as fake as a showgirl’s lashes
That I’m “gonna turn our luck around
I’m ‘gonna take this town
I’m ‘gonna walk these flooded streets like a king with my umbrella out
And the paper rain pouring down

Gotta stack on the line and a stack behind
Rolling like a wave on a moonlit night
money on the four money on the eight
Paying down the marker ‘cause the bank won’t wait

I’m ‘gonna turn our luck around
I’m ‘gonna take this town
I’m gonna walk these flooded streets like a king with my umbrella out
I’m ‘gonna turn our luck around
I’m ‘gonna make you so proud
I’m gonna walk these flooded streets like a king with my umbrella out
And the paper rain pouring down

[tonyhernandez]

Coming back to this video after 5 years and I still enjoy this song

[sweaterwearingsquirrel]

It’s amazing to see the other people in the comments section that are exactly like me; we have all followed Andrew religiously since his days of SoCo. I slept in my car twice in college to see him live. Since 2002 I have seen him 25 times. Nobody can touch Andrew on talent and songwriting. His poetry in music has saved probably 75% of the people in this comment section. So to everyone else that has found peace and comfort in Andrew’s music... I’m with you. And if you’re currently undergoing hard times, listen to his music, but read the lyrics when it’s quiet. Read the words. And if you need someone to talk to, just reach out in this comment section. We are ALL here and willing to help. Myself especially.

Andrew... thank you.

[craigflynn]

I only had a vague knowledge of Something Corporate from my best friend Freshmen year of college with "I woke up in a car". I was introduced to Jack's Mannequin by my long distance girlfriend in the form of "Bruised", and now I sing along to "Fire Escape" and "Cecilia and the Satellite" with my kids. No artist's music has ever connected with me like this has. The evolution of this music has followed the evolution of my life. It's amazing to see the progression and to find an artist that speaks to me like Andrew does.

[jenthor]

I love the way he sings! It reminds me of travelling in buses and lazy summer days.

[shawnwesley]

Andrew is amazing and has progressed so much as a songwriter over the years, His music has gotten me through so many difficult times. I love everything he has ever composed, no joke I love every album more than the last, there is no one like him:)

[tayray]

I have been a big fan of Andrew McMahon ever since he was with the rock band Something Corporate, then the band Jack's Mannequin, to now being solo Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness. I am so glad that he will be performing in Austin next year! :)

[npc-ejyz]

"Paper rain pouring down"..another fantastic song to get lost with on a long roadtrip

[onepunchman]

My boy Andrew’s done it again! Can’t get enough of this song

[LoopayLu]

Not even 3 months later and already one of my top 2 Andrew songs ever. Everything about it is perfect. Keep killin' it, Andrew!

[ChrisFinkJensen]

Wow. That is some fabulous songwriting.

[lemssnicket]

hands-down the best andrew video since high dive

[Famous_Athlete_Hashimoto]

Loving it! Such talent and raw emotion

[xeberina]

I LOVE YOU ANDREW! and I'm happy to be a witness of your evolution as a musician since SoCo times. Whatever you decide to do, I'll be here as a fan supporting you all the way from Panama! (who dislike this? are you kidding me!)

[ME-quik]

Loved the video! Cannot wait to hear him play this live (hopefully he does this during the tour)!!!

[DylanNovacek]

Brilliant song- thank you for the music :)

[a_mata_sv]

Great song. I just discovered a few minutes ago. Love it. :)

[jeffreyandtheeverexpanding]

I love this music video. His lyrics are always so intriguing. I feel like he actually did this as a kid.

[danielww]

I think Butch Walker produced some his new CD? What a lovely song. Very Beatle-esque to me. Soulful.

[AdamSmith-mxpi]

I saw SoCo in 04, the night before their tour bus was looted and instruments taken, they managed to play and sang “ if you see Jordan “ about the thieves

[brianwolf]

Going to see him Saturday in Chicago! So excited!