After a brief spell in the US Army, Vinton was signed to Epic Records in 1960 as a bandleader: "A Young Man With a Big Band." Two albums and several singles were not successful however, and with Epic ready to pull the plug, Vinton found his first hit single literally sitting in a reject pile. The song was titled "Roses Are Red (My Love)." It spent four weeks at No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Arguably, his most famous song is 1963's "Blue Velvet" that also went to No.1. 23 years later, David Lynch named his movie Blue Velvet after the song. In 1964, Vinton had two #1 hits, "There! I've Said It Again" and "Mr. Lonely", the latter now being the basis for Akon's hit "Lonely."
In the 1970s, the "Polish Prince" continued to hit the Top 40, notably with "Ev'ry Day of My Life" and "Sealed With a Kiss" in 1972. That same year, Epic Records decided to end its relationship with Vinton and ended his recording contract. Undeterred, Vinton spent $50,000 of his own money on a self-written song sung partially in Polish: "My Melody of Love." After Vinton was turned down by 7 major labels, ABC Records bought Vinton's idea, and the result was a multi-million selling single that hit #1 on the AC charts in 1974. A gold album, Melodies of Love, followed as well as a successful half-hour variety show "The Bobby Vinton Show" (which aired from 1975 to 1978). He also starred in two John Wayne movies: Big Jake and The Train Robbers.
In the course of his career, Vinton has sold over 75 million records (singles, albums, compilation inclusions, etc) and is still performing on tour and at the Bobby Vinton Blue Velvet Theatre in Branson, Missouri.
Raindrops keep fallin
Bobby Vinton Lyrics
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And just like the guy whose feet are too big for his bed
Nothing seems to fit
Those raindrops are falling on my head, they keep falling
So I just did me some talking to the sun
And I said I didn't like the way he got things done
Sleeping on the job
But there's one thing I know
The blues they send to meet me won't defeat me
It won't be long till happiness steps up to greet me
Raindrops keep falling on my head
But that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turning red
Crying's not for me
'Cause I'm never gonna stop the rain by complaining
Because I'm free
Nothing's worrying me
It won't be long till happiness steps up to greet me
Raindrops keep falling on my head
But that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turning red
Crying's not for me
'Cause I'm never gonna stop the rain by complaining
Because I'm free
Nothing's worrying me
The lyrics to Bobby Vinton's song "Raindrops Keep Fallin'" tell the story of a person who feels overwhelmed by life's circumstances. The metaphor of the rain represents the problems or struggles that keep falling down on him. The first verse describes how nothing seems to fit or go well, just like a person with feet too big for his bed. However, instead of just accepting the situation, the singer decides to talk to the sun and express his dissatisfaction with the way things are going. Even though the sun is "sleeping on the job," the raindrops keep falling, and he can't seem to escape them.
In the chorus, the singer acknowledges that the raindrops won't defeat him. He is confident that happiness will soon greet him and that he won't allow the rain to make him cry or worry. The last verse repeats these sentiments, stating that crying is not for him, and he won't stop the rain by complaining. The final line, "Because I'm free, nothing's worrying me," suggests that the singer has found freedom in accepting his situation and being able to face life's difficulties without getting bogged down by them.
Overall, the song is about resilience and the ability to face adversity with a positive and hopeful attitude. While the rain may keep falling, the singer is determined not to let it defeat him or rob him of his happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Raindrops keep falling on my head
Water droplets from the sky continue to fall onto my head
And just like the guy whose feet are too big for his bed
Similar to a man with feet larger than his sleeping space and therefore uncomfortable, nothing seems to fit properly in my life
Nothing seems to fit
Things in life do not seem to align correctly
Those raindrops are falling on my head, they keep falling
The water droplets continue to fall and hit my head
So I just did me some talking to the sun
I figuratively had a conversation with the sun
And I said I didn't like the way he got things done
I expressed my dissatisfaction with the way the sun was handling things
Sleeping on the job
The sun was neglecting his responsibilities
But there's one thing I know
Despite these difficult circumstances, I am certain of one thing
The blues they send to meet me won't defeat me
The negative emotions that arise will not overcome me
It won't be long till happiness steps up to greet me
I am hopeful and believe that soon I will experience happiness
But that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turning red
Despite the rain, I will not cry
Crying's not for me
I am not someone who cries easily
'Cause I'm never gonna stop the rain by complaining
Complaining will not make the rain stop, so I will not do so
Because I'm free
I am free to live my life without worry or constraints
Nothing's worrying me
I am not troubled by anything at the moment
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BURT BACHARACH, HAL DAVID
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Frankie Avalon is the best-known version of this song.