Raindrops (Insane) Explained

"Raindrops (Insane)" is a song by American record producer Metro Boomin and American rapper Travis Scott from the former's second studio album Heroes & Villains (2022). It was produced by Metro, Honorable C.N.O.T.E., Allen Ritter, David x Eli and Scriptplugg.

Composition

Robert Blair of HotNewHipHop described, "For Travis Scott, 'Raindrops' invokes the psychedelically-subdued cloud-rap sound of his Rodeo days".^[1] Scott mentions getting pleasure from taking drugs which relieve his pain ("Pill pop the pain, this purple rain").^[2]

Critical reception

The song received generally mixed reviews from critics. Robin Murray of Clash had a favorable reaction to the song, writing, "Travis Scott revs up 'Raindrops' adding an almost punk-like energy to the song".^[3] In a review of Heroes & Villains, Peter A. Berry of Complex considered it among the songs which although "can suffer from lyrical blandness, their melodies make them compelling anyways."^[4] Brady Brickner-Wood of Pitchfork gave a negative review, writing "Travis Scott sounds half-asleep on the unimaginative 'Raindrops (Insane)'".^[5]

Charts

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Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[6]	67
South Africa (Billboard)[7]	22

Notes and References

1. Web site: Blair . Robert . Metro Boomin "Heroes & Villains" Album Review . . December 28, 2022 . December 8, 2022.
2. Reeves . Mosi . It's a World of Embattled Men on Metro Boomin's 'Heroes & Villains' . . December 21, 2022 . December 6, 2022.
3. Web site: Murray . Robin . Metro Boomin – HEROES & VILLAINS . . December 21, 2022 . December 2, 2022.
4. Web site: Berry . Peter A. . Metro Boomin's 'Heroes and Villains' Is the Ultimate Rap Blockbuster . . December 28, 2022 . December 8, 2022.
5. Web site: Metro Boomin: Heroes & Villains Album Review. Pitchfork. Brickner-Wood. Brady. December 8, 2022. December 28, 2022.
6. The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 12 December 2022. The ARIA Report. Australian Recording Industry Association. 1710. 4. December 21, 2022.
7. Metro Boomin Chart History (South Africa Songs). Billboard. December 28, 2022.