Walk Between Raindrops
Donald Fagen Lyrics
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As we hit the causeway by the big hotel
We fought
Now I can't remember why
After all the words were said and tears were gone
We vowed we'd never say goodbye
When we kissed we could hear the sound of thunder
As we watched the regulars rush the big hotels
We kissed again as the showers swept the Florida shore
You opened your umbrella
But we walked between the raindrops back to your door
In my dreams I can hear the sound of thunder
I can see the causeway by the big hotels
That happy day we'll find each other on that Florida shore
You'll open your umbrella
And we'll walk between the raindrops back to your door...
The song "Walk Between Raindrops" by Donald Fagen tells a story of a couple's nostalgia for a happier time in their relationship. The opening lines introduce a feeling of darkness as a shadow crosses over the blue Miami sky. The couple drives down the causeway by a big hotel, and the atmosphere is tense, as they have had a fight and cannot even remember why. However, they make a vow to never say goodbye, and moments of tenderness still exist as they kiss and hear the sound of thunder.
The lyrics evoke a sense of longing for the past as the singer dreams about that happy day when they will find each other on the Florida shore. This day serves as a metaphor for that perfect moment when their love was strong, and they were both happy together. The repetition of the phrase "walk between the raindrops back to your door" is a symbol of their hope for reconciliation and return to that loving state.
Fagen uses the imagery of rain to represent the ups and downs of relationships. He suggests that even though the rain may fall and cause hardship, there is always a way to walk between the raindrops and come out on the other side. Overall, "Walk Between Raindrops" is a poignant reminder of the power of love and the hope for reconciliation in the face of hardship.
Line by Line Meaning
A shadow crossed the blue Miami sky
As we were driving on the causeway by the big hotel, a brief moment of gloom passed over us.
As we hit the causeway by the big hotel
We were driving on a bridge towards a large hotel.
We fought
We argued or had a disagreement.
Now I can't remember why
I no longer recall the reason for our fight.
After all the words were said and tears were gone
We had exhausted our emotions and said everything we needed to say.
We vowed we'd never say goodbye
We promised each other we would never end things between us.
When we kissed we could hear the sound of thunder
In our moment of intimacy, we experienced the natural power of a thunderstorm.
As we watched the regulars rush the big hotels
We observed the everyday hustle and bustle of people visiting the famous hotels nearby.
We kissed again as the showers swept the Florida shore
As the rain began to fall onto the Florida coast, we shared another moment of affection.
You opened your umbrella
To protect us from the rain, you opened up an umbrella.
But we walked between the raindrops back to your door
Despite the rain, we walked together and found our way to your home.
In my dreams I can hear the sound of thunder
Even in my subconscious, I am reminded of that powerful thunderstorm.
I can see the causeway by the big hotels
In my mind's eye, I can recall the scenery of the hotel area.
That happy day we'll find each other on that Florida shore
One day we'll reunite and be happy together on the shores of Florida.
You'll open your umbrella
Once again, you'll protect us from the rain with an umbrella.
And we'll walk between the raindrops back to your door...
Just like before, we'll defy the rain and walk together to your home.
Contributed by David B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.