In 1978, five of his albums were on the best-selling charts simultaneously, a feat equaled only by Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen and Johnny Mathis. He has recorded a string of Billboard hit singles and multi-platinum albums that have resulted in his being named Radio & Records number one Adult Contemporary artist and winning three straight American Music Awards for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist. Several well-known entertainers have given Manilow their "stamp of approval," including Sinatra, who was quoted in the 1970s regarding Manilow, "He's next." In 1988, Bob Dylan stopped Manilow at a party, hugged him and said, "Don't stop what you're doing, man. We're all inspired by you."
As well as producing and arranging albums for other artists, such as Bette Midler and Dionne Warwick, Manilow has written songs for musicals, films, and commercials. From February 2005 to December 30, 2009, he was the headliner at the Las Vegas Hilton, performing hundreds of shows before ending relationship with the hotel. From March 2010, he has headlined at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas. He has sold more than 80 million records worldwide
I Made It Through the Rain
Barry Manilow Lyrics
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Of facing rainy days
And somehow we survive
We keep the feelings warm
Protect them from the storm
Until our time arrives
And we come shining through those lonely years
I made it through the rain
I kept my world protected
I made it thought the rain
I kept my point of view
I made it through the rain
And found myself respected
By the others who
Got rained on too
And made it through
When friends are hard to find
And life seems so unkind
Sometimes you feel afraid
Just aim beyond the clouds
And rise above the crowds
And start your own parade
'Cause when I chase my fears away
That's when I knew that I could finally say
I made it through the rain
I kept my world protected
I made it thought the rain
I kept my point of view
I made it through the rain
And found myself respected
By the others who
Got rained on too
And made it through
I made it through the rain
I kept my world protected
I made it thought the rain
I kept my point of view
I made it through the rain
And found myself respected
By the others who
Got rained on too
And made it through
And made it through
And made it through
Barry Manilow's "I Made It Through the Rain" talks about the struggles of life and how it's possible to "make it" through the hard times. The song begins with the idea that dreamers have their own way of facing rainy days and that they are able to still survive, despite the difficulties that arise. The verse talks about how we keep our feelings warm and protected from the storm until the sun appears and we can come shining through.
The chorus repeats several times with the emphasis on the line, "I made it through the rain." The song talks about how, even when friends are hard to find and life seems unkind, it's important to aim beyond the clouds and rise above the crowds to achieve something special. It concludes that when you chase your fears away, that's the moment when you can truly say that you made it through the rain.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of hope that shines through the lyrics. The idea that "I made it through" is repeated over and over again, reinforcing that no matter what life throws our way, we can persevere and come out stronger on the other side. Overall, the song is about resilience, determination, and the fortitude to weather life's storms and emerge from them with a renewed sense of purpose and dedication to our dreams and goals.
Line by Line Meaning
We dreamers have our ways
As people who dream, we have our own methods for dealing with difficult times
Of facing rainy days
Specifically when facing times of sorrow, frustration or depression
And somehow we survive
Despite the odds, we manage to endure and come through the other side
We keep the feelings warm
We hold onto positive feelings and try to nurture them
Protect them from the storm
Shield those feelings from negative influences that might extinguish them
Until our time arrives
Continue to do so until we see an opportunity to make a change in our lives
Then one day the sun appears
Suddenly a breakthrough occurs and optimism returns
And we come shining through those lonely years
We gain a new momentum that helps us overcome the loneliness and hardships of the past
When friends are hard to find
During a time in life when social support is difficult to come by
And life seems so unkind
A general sense of feeling that life is not going well and we are at a disadvantage
Sometimes you feel afraid
Emotions of fear, anxiety or apprehension can get the best of us
Just aim beyond the clouds
Look beyond the immediate concerns to a greater goal or purpose
And rise above the crowds
Elevate oneself and maintain high standards, despite what others may say or do
And start your own parade
Forge your own path in life and create your own destiny
'Cause when I chase my fears away
By overcoming fear and anxiety, it becomes clear what can be achieved in life
That's when I knew that I could finally say
At that point, a sense of accomplishment and confidence is reached
I made it through the rain
Successfully navigated through difficult times
I kept my world protected
Despite challenges, remained grounded and didn't let the world around me consume me
I made it thought the rain
Successfully navigated through difficult times
I kept my point of view
Maintained a positive outlook and refused to let circumstances dictate my perspective
I found myself respected
Others acknowledge my strength and resilience
By the others who
Through shared experiences, others understand the challenges one has faced
Got rained on too
Others have experienced similar hardships in life
And made it through
Despite the hardships, others have managed to persevere
And made it through
Despite the hardships, others have managed to persevere
And made it through
Despite the hardships, others have managed to persevere
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gerard Kenny, Drey Shepperd, Bruce Sussman, Jack Feldman, Barry Manilow
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