crying in the rain
Art Garfunkel feat. James Taylor Lyrics
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The way my broken heart is hurting me
I've got my pride and I know how to hide
All the sorrow and pain
I'll do my crying in the rain
If I wait for cloudy skies
You won't know the rain from the tears in my eyes
So though the heartaches remain
I'll do my crying in the rain
Raindrops falling from heaven
Will never wash away my misery
But since we're not together
I'll wait for stormy weather
To hide these tears I hope you'll never see
Someday when my crying's done
I'm gonna wear a smile and walk in the sun
I may be a fool
But till then, darling, you'll never see me complain
I'll do my crying in the rain
I'll do my crying in the rain
I'll do my crying in the rain
I'll do my crying in the rain
The lyrics to Art Garfunkel and James Taylor's song "Crying in the Rain" convey the pain and heartbreak the singer feels after a breakup. The first lines express the singer's determination to conceal their heartbreak and distress from the person who caused it, as they don't want to appear weak or vulnerable. The lyrics suggest that the singer will put on a facade of strength and happiness, even though they're hurting inside. The phrase "I'll do my crying in the rain" is a metaphor for hiding one's tears and sadness from others by crying when it's raining, so no one can tell they're crying.
The next verse describes the singer's hope that the person they love will not recognize that they're still in love with them. The line "If I wait for cloudy skies, you won't know the rain from the tears in my eyes" shows that the singer worries that their emotions will become apparent if they're seen crying. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the singer's desire to keep their heartbreak from the person they still love. They'll wait for stormy weather to cry, to make sure no one is around to witness their pain.
The final verse offers a glimmer of hope for the future. The singer talks about looking forward to a time when their heartbreak will have healed, and they'll be able to smile again. They acknowledge that they might look like a fool for holding onto hope, but they don't want to complain. Despite their sadness, they're determined to keep moving forward and put on a brave face.
Overall, the lyrics to "Crying in the Rain" explore the complicated emotions of heartbreak and the difficulties in expressing these feelings to the person who caused them. The metaphor of crying in the rain and waiting for stormy weather to conceal emotions highlights the singer's desire for privacy and the need to process their pain in their own way.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll never let you see
I will never reveal to you the actual state of my broken heart
The way my broken heart is hurting me
My heart is in a deeply painful state
I've got my pride and I know how to hide
I possess a sense of dignity which helps me conceal my emotions
All the sorrow and pain
I'm suffering from huge emotional distress
I'll do my crying in the rain
I'll let out all my emotions and cry secretly where nobody can see me
If I wait for cloudy skies
I'm hoping for bad days filled with harsh weather
You won't know the rain from the tears in my eyes
You can't discern my tears from the raindrops falling from the sky
You'll never know that I still love you
You're unaware of my feelings that still exist for you
So though the heartaches remain
Although I'm in so much pain
I'll do my crying in the rain
I'll cry my heart out where nobody can see my tears
Raindrops falling from heaven
The heavens above are showering down raindrops
Will never wash away my misery
Natures' rain can not cure my emotional pain
But since we're not together
As we are not together at present
I'll wait for stormy weather
I'll hold out for even harsher weather conditions
To hide these tears I hope you'll never see
I hope my tears fall where nobody can see them
Someday when my crying's done
At some point in the future after I've finished expressing my emotions
I'm gonna wear a smile and walk in the sun
I will put on an outward seeming happy demeanor and continue my life
I may be a fool
I could be considered foolish for still loving you
But till then, darling, you'll never see me complain
Until then, my dear, I won't reveal my true feelings of heartbreak to you
I'll do my crying in the rain
I'll let out my tears under the blanket of the rain
I'll do my crying in the rain
I will shed my tears in secrecy only in the rain
I'll do my crying in the rain
I will confide in the rainstorm and never in you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carole King, Howard Greenfield
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@orsie200
Oh my goodness! I love this!
James, I met you in 1967 at McCormick Place in Chicago. I interrupted your dinner with your band. I apologize profusely. I was a silly 21-year-old, so excited to meet you, and you were such a gentleman! I still have the autograph you gave me. I treasure it. I keep it inside the book you wrote. . .your autobiography.
About 23 years later I met Phil and Don Everly in Nashville, Indiana. I had been their fan since I was 13-years-old. They were very nice too. I was crushed when Phil died. He had talked to me a long time after their concert.
Yes, I’ve had a charmed life.
Thank you both for singing this amazingly beautiful, harmonic song. I’ll share it. ❤️
@marwoodrobinson673
Are you sure it was 1967 you met James Taylor? He didn’t become famous until 1970 so would you have known who he was in 1967?
@onefoot7
So, he was 18-19 years old and didn't even meet Peter Asher yet????, why would you care
@cherixbiggs5819
Nobody can sing like Artie!!! He can tear my heart out with his high harmony. ❤️❤️
@SN2903
Beautiful. Art is the best singer I've ever heard.
@davidjohnston710
Where has this piece been hiding? We weren’t ready before, but It was meant for a time as this. It was meant for healing. Thanks for sharing this, James, rather than let it slip away. Music and time are great healers.
@victoriasinatra
Y'all are wonderful. I love you both because of your voices, talent and music. God Bless you both. Seriously.
@mariajocho
I'll do my crying in the rain, too. Such a beautiful song that makes me cry for all the 11S victims. Never forget them. RIP. Best regards from Spain, James.
@traceywelsh9696
Who could have known how apt this shot and blocking would become, seeing that it's this song. Absolutely lovely. Almosy haunting
@RunAMuckGirl2
Wow, your two voices go together nicely! I love this.