Fallin'
Bobbie Lyrics


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Raindrops keep fallin' on my head
And just like the guy whose feet are too big for his bed
Nothin' seems to fit
Those raindrops are fallin' on my head, they keep fallin'

So I just did me some talkin' to the sun
And I said I didn't like the way he got things done
Sleepin' on the job
Those raindrops are fallin' on my head they keep fallin'

But there's one thing I know
The blues they send to meet me
Won't defeat me
It won't be long 'til happiness steps up to greet me

Raindrops keep fallin' on my head
But that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turnin' red
Cryin's not for me
'Cause
I'm never gonna stop the rain by complainin'
Because I'm free
Nothin's worryin' me

It won't be long
'Til happiness steps up to greet me

Raindrops keep fallin' on my head
But that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turnin' red
Cryin's not for me
'Cause
I'm never gonna stop the rain by complainin'
Because I'm free




Nothin's worryin'
Meeeeee

Overall Meaning

The song "Raindrops keep fallin' on my head" is an optimistic ballad that was written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. The song was recorded by various artists, but the most popular version is performed by B.J Thomas.


The lyrics describe a person who is feeling down, but they do not let the negative emotions get the best of them. The singer compares their life to a person whose feet are too big for their bed, which implies that they do not fit in their current situation. The raindrops are a metaphor for the troubles and problems in life that seem to keep coming, but the singer does not complain or give up. Instead, they talk to the sun and express their frustration with how things are going.


The chorus of the song is about how the singer is not going to let the rain or their problems bring them down. They know that the blues will come to meet them, but they will not let it defeat them. Their positive outlook on life means that they know happiness is just around the corner, and they are not going to let anything bring them down. The lyrics emphasize the importance of not giving up or letting negative emotions take over.


Interestingly, the song was originally written for the movie "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," and it won an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1970. The song has been covered by various artists, including B.J Thomas, Ray Stevens, and Sacha Distel.


Line by Line Meaning

Raindrops keep fallin' on my head
Bobbie perceives herself to be experiencing a streak of bad luck and melancholy in her life.


And just like the guy whose feet are too big for his bed
Bobbie feels out of place and uncomfortable in her present circumstances, akin to a man with feet too large for his bed.


Nothin' seems to fit
Bobbie feels that nothing seems to be going right for her despite her best efforts.


Those raindrops are fallin' on my head, they keep fallin'
Bobbie cannot escape the series of negative events in her life, represented metaphorically by raindrops continuously falling on her head.


So I just did me some talkin' to the sun
Bobbie attempts to communicate with a higher power in order to improve her situation and find a solution to her problems.


And I said I didn't like the way he got things done
Bobbie voices her dissatisfaction with the way that the universe seems to be treating her.


Sleepin' on the job
Bobbie believes that the universe is not doing its job effectively and may even be neglectful or indifferent to her suffering.


But there's one thing I know
Despite all of her hardships, Bobbie maintains a sense of confidence and hope for the future.


The blues they send to meet me
Bobbie suggests that the universe may be intentionally making her suffer by sending negative experiences her way.


Won't defeat me
Bobbie remains resilient in the face of adversity, refusing to let her problems defeat her or bring her down.


It won't be long 'til happiness steps up to greet me
Bobbie believes that her fortunes will soon improve and that she will encounter happiness or good luck in the near future.


But that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turnin' red
Despite her difficulties, Bobbie remains optimistic and does not believe that she will reach a point of desperation or sadness.


Cryin's not for me
Bobbie refuses to let herself cry or wallow in self-pity, even in the face of great adversity.


'Cause
Bobbie justifies her positive attitude and resilience by explaining that there is no benefit to feeling sad or upset.


I'm never gonna stop the rain by complainin'
Bobbie recognizes that complaining or lamenting her hardships will not change her situation or make her feel any better.


Because I'm free
Bobbie takes solace in the fact that she is free to live her life as she chooses, despite the difficulties she may face.


Nothin's worryin' me
Bobbie asserts that she is not worried or anxious about her current situation and that she remains steadfast in her optimism for the future.




Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Burt F. Bacharach, Hal David

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daBombshell

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Pewdansplit

When bobby falls and the "ooohh shiiit" right before she falls makes me laugh so HARD

Chris723

RIP old lady

Felicia Grisham

Noooooooo! When the other one said Bobbi what you doing falling as if she fell on purpose.

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Devin I. Sr

Miss Bobbie was wobbling when she took her first step 😁 that "oh shit" and slow tip over was it for me. Glad u okay Miss Bobbie

Vea Perl

@honor Fountain she was hanging on to her bags with a vice grip thoughπŸ€£πŸ˜‚

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