Between the Raindrops

## Single by Lifehouse featuring Natasha Bedingfield

"**Between the Raindrops**" is a song by Lifehouse featuring Natasha Bedingfield, making it their first track with guest vocals. Due to them meeting each other on several occasions, her name was brought up for someone to be featured, and they sent her the song to which she recorded vocals the following week in the studio. The song was released as the lead single and second track from their sixth studio album, *Almería* (2012).

## Background

Regarding the genre, Wade said in a press statement, "[The song] is a confluence of all these different musical styles coming together. There is this cinematic spaghetti western undercurrent breathing and moving in the confines of a pop rock song. The track started as a complete experiment, a sort of stream of consciousness. Over the next few ensuing months Jude and I rewrote the song at least half a dozen times. We brought our friend Jacob Kasher in to help us finish the lyrics. I feel like the song really was solidified and came to life when Natasha came down to the studio and sang on the track."

## Credits and personnel

* Brendan O'Brien – mixer
* Caroline Buckman – viola
* Chris Murguia – piano
* Jacob Kasher – writer
* Jason Wade – writer, synth, piano, guitar
* Jenny Takamatsu – violin
* Jude Cole – writer, producer, guitar
* Patrick Leonard – synth
* Rick Woolstenhulme Jr – drums
* Vanessa Freebairn-Smith – cello

## Music video

The accompanying music video was filmed in Box Canyon, Colorado, directed by Hyperballad, and released to YouTube on November 9, 2012. To *Fuse*, Jason Wade said, "The concept was kind of metaphoric in nature. There's this kind of urgency between myself and Natasha. From a distance, you can feel this massive storm coming. It's a metaphor for life. For making it through turbulent times." Bedingfield had said, "The video is very symbolic. It's about relationships. It's about the struggles we go through and the safety of having someone you know, and how incredible it is when you do get through those struggles."

## Lyrics

**Lyrics**
[Verse 1: Jason Wade]

Look around

There's no one but you and me

Right here and now

The way it was meant to be

There's a smile on my face

Knowing that together everything that's in our way

We're better than alright

[Chorus: Jason Wade]

Walking between the raindrops

Riding the aftershock beside you

Off into the sunset

Living like there's nothing left to lose

Chasing after gold mines

Crossing the fine lines we knew

Hold on and take a breath

I'll be here every step

Walking between the raindrops with you

[Verse 2: Natasha Bedingfield]

Take me now

The world's such a crazy place

When the walls come down

You'll know I'm here to stay

There's nothing I would change

Knowing that together everything that's in our way

We're better than alright

[Chorus: Jason Wade, Natasha Bedingfield]

Walking between the raindrops

Riding the aftershock beside you

Off into the sunset

Living like there's nothing left to lose

Chasing after gold mines

Crossing the fine lines we knew

Hold on and take a breath

I'll be here every step

Walking between the raindrops with you

[Bridge: Jason Wade, Natasha Bedingfield]

There's a smile on my face

Knowing that together everything that's in our way

We're better than alright

[Chorus: Jason Wade, Natasha Bedingfield]

Walking between the raindrops

Riding the aftershock beside you

Off into the sunset

Living like there's nothing left to lose

Chasing after gold mines

Crossing the fine lines we knew

Hold on and take a breath

I'll be here every step

Walking between the raindrops with you

## References

1. ↑ "Lifehouse Release New Album 'Almeria' with Guest Appearance from Natasha Bedingfield". December 12, 2012.
2. ↑ " Lifehouse & Natasha Bedingfield Explain the Meaning of "Between the Raindrops" ". *Fuse*. November 13, 2012.
3. ↑ Shetler, Scott (December 11, 2012). "Lifehouse, 'Between the Raindrops' Feat. Natasha Bedingfield (Behind-the-Scenes) - Video Premiere". *PopCrush*.