After The Rain
Aaron Pritchett Lyrics
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I see his memory rollin' in
He let you down, he left you broken
So afraid to love again
It ain't easy, girl, I know
But you've gotta let him go
You and I will ride it out
All I wanna do is shelter you
Let the rivers rise and rage
When his memory's washed away
I will remain after the rain
After the rain
Take my hand, take forever
I'll still be here with love to give
Lay your head here on my shoulder
There's no need for us to rush in
The mornin' sun is gonna rise
But, pretty baby, for tonight
Let the tears come crashin' down
You and I will ride it out
All I wanna do is shelter you
Let the rivers rise and rage
When his memory's washed away
I will remain after the rain
Let the tears come crashin' down
You and I will ride it out
All I'm gonna do is shelter you
Let the rivers rise and rage
When his memory's washed away
I will remain, I will remain
After the rain, after the rain, after the rain
I'll be standing there by you
After the rain
I'll be standing there by you
After the rain, after the rain
The opening lines in Aaron Pritchett's song "After The Rain" portray a picture of a person's heart that is still struggling with the remnants of a past relationship. The "dark clouds" behind their eyes indicate that the painful memories, triggered by various factors, are still looming, while the phrase "I see his memory rollin' in" shows that the person is haunted by their ex that left them broken. Despite the hopelessness of the situation, the singer reminds them that it's alright to feel the weight of emotions, but it's crucial to let go of the past and trust again. The singer promises to be there for them, to "shelter" them from the storm and wait "After The Rain," which represents a period of healing and growth.
The chorus, with its repetitious verse "Let the tears come crashin' down/ You and I will ride it out/ All I wanna do is shelter you/ Let the rivers rise and rage/ When his memory's washed away/ I will remain after the rain," is like a comforting mantra. It's the singer's promise to stand by the person until they have worked through the pain of their past and washed away their fears. The second stanza implies that the singer wants the person to truly feel their emotions and take the time they need to heal. He is asking to take the next steps with slow and thoughtful progression while he remains with them as a constant support.
Line by Line Meaning
Behind your eyes, dark clouds are formin'
I can see that you are sad and struggling with the painful memories of a past relationship
I see his memory rollin' in
The thoughts about him are taking over your mind and making it difficult for you to move on
He let you down, he left you broken
He hurt you deeply and shattered your heart which makes it hard for you to trust and love again
So afraid to love again
You are scared of getting hurt again, and therefore, find it difficult to open up to new love
It ain't easy, girl, I know
I understand that it's not easy for you to heal and move past this relationship
But you've gotta let him go
You need to accept the reality of the relationship being over, and work towards letting him go
Let the tears come crashin' down
Allow yourself to cry and feel the pain, don't try to suppress it
You and I will ride it out
I will support you and be here for you as you go through this difficult phase
All I wanna do is shelter you
I want to protect you from any more hurt or pain and be your safe haven
Let the rivers rise and rage
Allow your emotions to flow like a river and express themselves fully
When his memory's washed away
As time passes, the memories of him will slowly fade away and lose their power over you
I will remain after the rain
I will be there for you even when the storm has passed and you are on your way to healing and recovery
Take my hand, take forever
I am ready to be there for you for as long as you need me
I'll still be here with love to give
I will always be here for you and continue to offer you love and support
Lay your head here on my shoulder
Rest your head on me and let me soothe you with my love and presence
There's no need for us to rush in
We can take our time and move at a pace that feels comfortable for you
The mornin' sun is gonna rise
A new day is coming, and there's hope for a better future ahead
But, pretty baby, for tonight
For now, let's just focus on being here for each other and getting through this tough night
I'll be standing there by you
Whatever happens, I won't leave you and will continue to stand by your side
After the rain
After the hardships and pain, there will be sunny days and happiness to come
I'll be standing there by you
In good times and bad, I will always be there to support you
After the rain, after the rain
No matter how long the storm lasts, there will always be sunshine once the rain stops
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Aaron Pritchett, Deric Ruttan, Mitch Merrett
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