Let It Rain
Al Jarreau/George Benson Lyrics

I can be so selfish, sad and moody
I acknowledge that I have a tendency to prioritize my feelings over others' and often feel down and unstable

I can hear my mama talking to me
I remember my mother advising me on my behavior

She said, 'Girl, you need to change your attitude'
My mother suggested I reconsider my actions and perspective

I come home tired and I'm rude to you
I apologize for being exhausted and taking it out on you

And I've got a little problem with 'I'm sorry'
I struggle to express my regrets

I say go to hell and in a hurry
I lash out and say harsh things without thinking

And if that hurts, I get a little mad at you
When my hurtful words have consequences, I become annoyed with you

The truth we know I'm a little jealous too
I admit that my behavior stems from insecurity and jealousy

Well, if tears like rain have magic powers
I believe that crying can be cathartic and transformative

Here they come again, them midnight showers
I often cry late at night

Let it rain tonight, purify like holy water
I hope that my tears can cleanse my soul

When I pray tonight, gonna say how much I want her
I plan to express my love and commitment in my prayers

Start it again baby baby oh I wanna start again
I hope to restart our relationship and make things right

And take it way back when
I want to go back to the start of our relationship

Do you remember those sweet talks early morning?
I reminisce about our intimate conversations

Looking and I turn into the dawning
I associate our deep talks with the beauty of sunrise

If this works I'll thank the Lord with gratitude
If our relationship improves, I will be grateful to God

I tell you I'd do all I got to do
I promise to do everything in my power to make things right

Let it rain, water wait I'm walkin'
I welcome the cleansing rain as I walk

Wash me up and wash me down
I hope the rain can cleanse my soul and wash away my bad behavior

Gonna be good for me, oh let it rain
I am confident that the rain can have a positive effect on me

No more turning, no more tossing
I hope to put an end to the instability and turmoil in our relationship

Just like Christmas in the morning for you and me
I hope for a fresh start and new beginnings in our relationship

Let it rain tonight, purify like holy water
I hope for spiritual purification through my tears

When I pray tonight, gonna ask for forgiveness and show my love for her
I plan to apologize and express my feelings to her in my prayers

Start it again and take it back to the beginning
I hope to start anew with her and go back to a time when things were better