Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head
Burt Bacharach/Hal David Lyrics


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

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 falling on my, head they keep falling

But there's one thing i know
The blues he sends 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 turnin' red
Crying's not for me
'Cause I'm never gonna stop the rain by complainin'




Because I'm free
Nothing's worrying me.

Overall Meaning

The song "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head" is about a man who is down on his luck and feels like the world is against him. Despite his efforts to improve his situation, the rain keeps falling on his head, making him feel even worse. In the first verse, he compares himself to a guy whose feet are too big for his bed, emphasizing his sense of displacement and discomfort. The raindrops are also feeling misplaced and uncomfortable, falling on his head instead of watering the earth below.


In the second verse, the man tries to take matters into his own hands by talking to the sun, the source of the rain. He expresses his dissatisfaction with the way things are going, blaming the sun for "sleeping on the job." However, despite his frustration, he acknowledges that he cannot control the rain, and decides to let go of his complaints. He knows that the blues he feels will eventually pass, and that happiness will find him once again.


Overall, the message of the song is about resilience and the power of optimism. Despite the rain and the obstacles in life, the man refuses to give up or let it get him down. He remains hopeful and confident in his ability to weather the storm and come out on the other side.


Line by Line Meaning

Raindrops keep falling on my head
I am experiencing a constant flow of unfortunate events and obstacles that are difficult to avoid.


And just like the guy whose feet are too big for his bed
I feel like an outcast, as if I don't belong.


Nothin' seems to fit
I can't seem to find anything that fits my needs or matches my expectations.


Those raindrops are falling on my head, they keep falling
Despite my efforts, the issues keep coming, and I can't catch a break.


So I just did me some talkin' to the sun
I decided to take control and confront the source of my problems.


And I said I didn't like the way he' got things done
I expressed my dissatisfaction with how things have been going and demanded improvement.


Sleepin' on the job
I accused the sun of not doing its job well enough and causing my troubles.


But there's one thing i know
Despite my struggles, there is one thing I am sure of.


The blues he sends to meet me won't defeat me
I am strong enough to overcome the negative emotions that come with these difficult times.


It won't be long 'till happiness steps up to greet me
I am hopeful that my luck will change, and I will experience joy soon enough.


But that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turnin' red
I refuse to let my problems affect me emotionally or bring me to tears.


Crying's not for me
I am determined to face my issues and move past them without resorting to tears.


'Cause I'm never gonna stop the rain by complainin'
I understand that complaining won't solve anything or stop the issues from happening.


Because I'm free
I am free from allowing my problems to control me and make me miserable.


Nothing's worrying me.
Despite the challenges, I am optimistic and refuse to let anything worry me too much.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BURT BACHARACH, HAL DAVID

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Comments from YouTube:

davidhertzberg

My Burt Bacharach Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gAgJIplj-lynluPmhbcMk9OUbVoTPOQ

nahin castillo

hermosa cancion , a pesar que yo ni pensaba nacer. Es un clasico que no pasa de moda exelente

Drew_Films

My mom told me how she danced to this in an elementary school play, She was born in 59' I was born in 97' and this song's still great :)

davidhertzberg

And this song will still be great hundreds of years from now!

Karin Junker

The jolliest dreary-day song. So delightful !

tropicalpancake56

Beautiful...thank you, my friend.

RS

Wonderful tune, really.... RS

Suin Lee

love this song

Yvonne Franceschi

Love it!

davidhertzberg

I think that they can sing it. Question is can they write it. :)

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