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While the energetic beat and tempo gives off a fun, happy-go-lucky vibe, the lyrics actually tell a more serious story of a time when Gaga used to \"numb\" herself with alcohol.

\"[Rain On Me] is also a metaphor for tears and for the amount of alcohol I was taking to numb myself. I'd rather be dry but at least I'm alive, rain on me,\" Gaga shared during an interview with Apple Music's Zane Lowe.

The singer added that working with Grande on the record helped her through her healing process, even though she initially turned down the 26-year-old's attempts at being a supportive friend. Though not fully sober just yet, Gaga chooses to look on the bright side.

\"Part of my healing process was going, well, I can either lash the hell out of myself every day for continuing to drink, or I can just be happy that I'm still alive and keep going and feel good enough,\" she said. \"I am good enough ... I'm perfectly imperfect.\"

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