Backstory:
Threadbare Lad is an indie-folk band formed in the heart of Seattle, Washington, in the winter of 2014. The band consists of four members: lead singer and guitarist, Ben Wileman; pianist and backing vocalist, Sarah James; drummer, Tom Harris, and bassist, Jack Morgan. Legend has it that the band was formed on a rainy night when Ben, originally an acoustic solo performer, was playing in a small, local coffeehouse. Sarah, who happened to be in the audience, was so moved by Ben’s emotionally raw lyrics and distinct voice that she approached him after the show and offered to collaborate. The duo later met Tom and Jack, who were college friends and shared their love for music. The name ‘Threadbare Lad’ is a representation of their humble beginnings and the raw, honest, and emotion-striking narratives they deliver through their music.
Genre:
Indie Folk
Title:
“Rains of Remembrance”
Full song lyrics:
Verse 1: (Am, G, F, C)
Beneath the sky’s grey canvas (Am)
We used to dance, unafraid (G)
Now only echoes remain (F)
In the Rains of Remembrance, we fade. (C)
Chorus: (G, Am, F, C)
Wash away the colors, wash away the pain (G)
Let the Rains of Remembrance, wash us clean again. (Am)
Let the memories drip down, let them stain, (F)
In the Rains of Remembrance, we remain. (C)
Verse 2: (Am, G, F, C)
Your laughter still lingers, in every drop (Am)
Our love story etched, on every rooftop (G)
Now only your shadow haunts (F)
In the Rains of Remembrance, we’re lost. (C)
Chorus: (G, Am, F, C)
Wash away the colors, wash away the pain (G)
Let the Rains of Remembrance, wash us clean again. (Am)
Let the memories drip down, let them stain, (F)
In the Rains of Remembrance, we remain. (C)
Favorite Fan:
The band’s favorite fan is Emily Gibson. Emily found Threadbare Lad’s music during a challenging time in her life, and their lyrics resonated with her deeply. She says, “Threadbare Lad’s songs are like a comforting friend that understands my struggles and soothes my pain. Their raw emotion and storytelling take me on a journey that somehow makes everything feel okay. No other band has struck such a chord with my heart. Their song ‘Rains of Remembrance’ is my all-time favorite; it’s hauntingly beautiful and incredibly healing.”