the innocence mission - Rain (Setting Out in the Leaf Boat) Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was 'Rain (Setting Out in the Leaf Boat)' by The Innocence Mission released?

   'Rain (Setting Out in the Leaf Boat)' was released on July 13, 2010, as part of The Innocence Mission's ninth studio album, My Room in the Trees.

2. Who are the primary members of The Innocence Mission involved in this song?

   The song features Karen Peris on vocals and guitar, Don Peris on guitar, and Mike Bitts on upright bass. Additionally, it marks the return of founding member Steve Brown on drums.

3. What is unique about Steve Brown's involvement in 'Rain (Setting Out in the Leaf Boat)'?

   Steve Brown, a founding member, returned to play drums on 'Rain (Setting Out in the Leaf Boat)' after leaving the band in 1997 to pursue a career as a chef.

4. Are there other tracks on My Room in the Trees that feature instrumental music?

   Yes, two tracks on My Room in the Trees, 'Mile-Marker' and 'The Melendys Go Abroad', are instrumentals, a notable feature of Don Peris's solo work.

5. Do the lyrics of 'Rain (Setting Out in the Leaf Boat)' refer to any specific visual imagery?

   Yes, the lyrics paint vivid imagery, such as a dress made out of curtains dancing on the line, lawn chairs being raced by frogs, and a 'violety sky lit up with trees in yellow'.

6. Was 'Rain (Setting Out in the Leaf Boat)' part of an earlier EP or album before appearing on 'My Room in the Trees'?

   No, while 'My Room in the Trees' was preceded by the EP Street Map, an update revealed that after further recording, none of the songs on Street Map would appear on the full album.