Lady Gaga, Rain on Me | Track Review 🎵

Lady Gaga enlists Ariana Grande for an epic, empowering, and infectious dance-pop record, “Rain on me,” the second single from Chromatica.

“I’d rather be dry, but at least I’m alive / Rain on me, rain, rain…” Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande on the same track? Yes please! That’s what goes down on “Rain on Me,” the second single from Chromatica, the first new solo album by Lady Gaga in nearly four years (Joanne, 2016)!  

After initially being delayed indefinitely (that uncertain December 31, 2020 date), Chromatica is set for release May 29, 2020.  If “Rain on Me” is any indication of what Chromatica has in store, things are looking pretty sweet for the multi-Grammy winner.

After easing up on the dance, electronic-infused pop, Lady Gaga appears to be doubling down on it with “Rain on Me.”  The production is potent from the start, thanks to the services of BloodPop®, BURNS, and Tchami – what a team! Despite any preconceptions about the quality of vocals in this vein, both her and Ariana Grande deliver strong, compelling vocals.  Neither play the role of background vocalists, which is sometimes the case in a dance-pop setting. Gaga fittingly asserts herself early on, delivering the first verse, pre-chorus, and chorus. There are ‘water works’ you might say.

“I never asked for the rainfall
At least I showed up, you showed me nothing at all.”

Ariana Grande brings her high-flying, contrasting vocals on the second verse, extending upon the ‘water works’ and most importantly, being honest from an emotional standpoint. “I can feel it on my skin,” she sings on the pre-chorus, continuing, “Teardrops on my face / Let it wash away my sins.”  She collaborates with Gaga throughout the remainder of the song.  One of the best moments is the bridge, where the positivity and uplifting vibes are a huge selling point.

Final Thoughts

To reiterate – Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande on the same track? Yes please! “Rain on Me” is a total bop with two awesome artists doing their thing – ‘doing the damn thing’ if you wanna take it to that level! All things are working on “Rain on Me” – great production, memorable songwriting, and excellent vocals.  What more can you ask for? Well, Chromatica, of course! Should be epic!

Lady Gaga • Chromatica • Interscope • Release: 5.29.20

Photo Credits: Interscope