Tears And Rain
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How I wish I could surrender my soul,
Shed the clothes that become my skin,
See the liar that burns within my needing.
How I wish I'd chosen darkness from cold.
How I wish I had screamed out loud,
Instead I've found no meaning.

I guess it's time I run far, far away; find comfort in pain,
All pleasure's the same, it just keeps me from trouble.
Hides my true shape, like Dorian Gray.
I've heard what they say, but I'm not here for trouble.
It's more than just words, it's just tears and rain.

How I wish I could walk through the doors of my mind,
Hold memory close at hand,
Help me understand the years.
How I wish I could choose between Heaven and Hell.
How I wish I would save my soul.
I'm so cold from fear.

I guess it's time I run far, far away; find comfort in pain,
All pleasure's the same, it just keeps me from trouble.
Hides my true shape, like Dorian Gray.
I've heard what they say, but I'm not here for trouble.
Far, far away, find comfort in pain.




All pleasure's the same, it just keeps me from trouble.
It's more than just words: it's just tears and rain...

Overall Meaning

James Blunt's song Tears and Rain is a deeply introspective and melancholic ballad that explores the singer's inner turmoil and struggle with his own identity. The lyrics convey a sense of regret, fear, and longing for something more profound than the superficial pleasures of life. The opening lines, "How I wish I could surrender my soul, Shed the clothes that become my skin," suggest that the singer is unhappy with who he is and desires a profound change that can only be achieved through a spiritual or emotional transformation.


The following lines further hint at the singer's inner turmoil, as he acknowledges the "liar that burns within my needing," implying that he struggles with his own desires and motivations. Throughout the song, the singer expresses his desire to escape the emptiness of his current existence and, instead, find solace in pain or discomfort. This desire is expressed repeatedly in the chorus, with lines such as "I guess it's time I run far, far away; find comfort in pain" and "All pleasure's the same, it just keeps me from trouble."


Ultimately, the song's theme revolves around the singer's longing for something deeper and more meaningful than his current existence provides, and his frustration with his own inability to find it. This is conveyed most powerfully in the final line of the chorus, "It's more than just words: it's just tears and rain," which suggests that no matter what words he uses to express his feelings, they will always fall short of capturing the depth of his emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

How I wish I could surrender my soul,
I deeply desire to let go of my soul and all its burdens.


Shed the clothes that become my skin,
I want to remove the layers of my personality that hide my true self.


See the liar that burns within my needing.
I want to face the dishonesty that exists within me.


How I wish I'd chosen darkness from cold.
I regret not choosing a path that is more difficult but ultimately more rewarding.


How I wish I had screamed out loud,
I wish I had expressed myself more freely in the past.


Instead I've found no meaning.
I have not found any true purpose or fulfillment.


I guess it's time I run far, far away; find comfort in pain,
It's time for me to distance myself from my current situation and find solace in my suffering.


All pleasure's the same, it just keeps me from trouble.
Temporary happiness only distracts me from addressing my problems.


Hides my true shape, like Dorian Gray.
My outward appearance belies the inner turmoil I am experiencing.


I've heard what they say, but I'm not here for trouble.
I'm aware of what others think of me, but I am not intentionally causing harm.


It's more than just words, it's just tears and rain.
The depth of my emotions cannot be expressed merely through words; it is represented by my tears and the rain that falls.


How I wish I could walk through the doors of my mind,
I wish I could explore the inner workings of my own mind and gain a deeper understanding of myself.


Hold memory close at hand,
I want to be able to recall my memories with clarity and ease.


Help me understand the years.
I want to gain insight into the passage of time and how it has affected me.


How I wish I could choose between Heaven and Hell.
I wish I had the power to make definitive choices between what is right and wrong.


How I wish I would save my soul.
I want to preserve my soul and protect it against corruption.


I'm so cold from fear.
Fear has left me feeling emotionally numb and detached.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: JAMES BLOUNT, GUY CHAMBERS

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