Epik High Reminisce About a Past Love in ‘Rain Song’

Composed by members Tablo and Tukutz and written by Tablo and Mithra Jin, Epik High’s latest track, “Rain Song” explores the nostalgia surrounding the memories of a past relationship. With rainfall being the central metaphorical device, the South Korean alternative hip-hop group and vocalist Colde equate the lowest days in one’s life to rainfall, delving into the stages of heartbreak with every verse. 

The R&B track keeps the momentum tranquil with a string-percussion ensemble supported with mellow piano. The music video opens with Colde’s silhouette against a giant LED screen which soon fills with a waterfall-like visual. Rapper Tablo then steps in, narrating a state of intoxication caused by the inability to process complex emotions; “I’m drinking too much today/ My heart seems to be unaware that my body can’t take it/ Suddenly an old song you liked starts playing/ And memory seeps into my grasp.”

Right before the bridge cues in, a soft piano melody takes over before surprising listeners with a cameo by singer-songwriter Younha, who sings, “Rainy days/All these rain songs/Keep on being made/When it rains.” “Rain Song” ends on a hopeful note with all the artists coming together to sing, “When this rain stops/ And the sun comes up/ I’ll stop singing/ This rain song.”

Earlier this year, Epik High dropped their highly-anticipated 10th studio album, Epik High is Here Part 1 which featured prominent collaborators like rappers Zico, B.I, CL, Woo, Changmo and Nucksal, and R&B vocalists Heize, G.Soul, Miso and Kim Sawol.