RAINDROPS KEEP FALLIN' ON MY HEAD
Burt Bacharach & B.J. Thomas Lyrics


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Raindrops are falling on my head
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
Those raindrops
Are falling 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
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, 'cause nothing's worrying me

Overall Meaning

The song "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head" is a poetic and introspective exploration of the complexity of emotions during a difficult time. The singer finds himself caught in the midst of a metaphorical storm as raindrops keep falling on his head. He compares himself to a man with feet too big for his bed, suggesting feeling out of place or uncomfortable with the way things are. The song explores his internal struggle as he tries to find a solution to his problems by talking to the sun, but feeling let down by its lack of action. The raindrops continue to fall, but the singer remains resilient, recognizing that the sadness that comes with the rain won't defeat him.


At the core of the song is the idea that sometimes, things don't go our way, but that doesn't mean we have to give up or give in to despair. The singer finds solace in the fact that, eventually, happiness will come to greet him. Despite the difficulties he faces, he remains optimistic and determined not to give up, even if that means letting the raindrops keep falling on his head.


Line by Line Meaning

Raindrops are falling on my head
I'm getting wet from the rain falling on me.


And just like the guy whose feet
I feel like the guy who can't get comfortable in his bed.


Are too big for his bed
Because the rain is making me uncomfortable.


Nothing seems to fit
I'm feeling out of place and uncomfortable because of the rain.


Those raindrops
The rain is continuing to fall on me.


Are falling on my head
And I can feel them hitting my head.


They keep falling.
It doesn't seem like the rain is going to stop anytime soon.


So I just did me some
I spoke to the sun to express my frustration.


Talking to the sun
I tried to reason with the sun and express my dissatisfaction.


And I said I didn't like the way
I expressed to the sun that I'm not happy with how things are going.


He got things done
That it seems the sun isn't doing a good job.


Sleeping on the job
I accused the sun of not doing his job properly.


Those raindrops
And despite talking to the sun,


Are falling on my head
The rain is still hitting me on the head.


They keep fallin'
And it doesn't seem like the rain is going away anytime soon.


But there's one thing I know
However, I am confident that I can handle this situation.


The blues they send to meet me
Even though I feel sad or down because of the rain.


Won't defeat me, it won't be long
I am convinced that I won't let these feelings bring me down for long.


Till happiness
Soon enough I know I'll find a way to be happy again.


Steps up to greet me
And I'll be greeted by happiness once again.


Raindrops keep falling on my head
Even though it's raining on me,


But that doesn't mean my eyes
I won't cry about it because,


Will soon be turning red
I am strong and won't let the rain get to me.


Crying's not for me cause,
I won't cry because,


I'm never gonna stop the rain
I know I can't control the rain,


By complaining,
So I won't waste my energy complaining about it.


Because I'm free
I am free to choose how I feel about the rain.


Nothing's worrying me
And I won't let the rain stress me out or worry me.


It won't be long
Soon enough,


Till happiness
I know I'll be happy again soon.


Steps up to greet me
And happiness is waiting for me when I'm ready for it.


Raindrops keep falling on my head
Even though it's still raining and uncomfortable,


But that doesn't mean my eyes
I won't let it get to me and cry because,


Will soon be turning red
I am strong and won't break easily.


Crying's not for me cause,
I won't cry because,


I'm never gonna stop the rain
I can't control the rain,


By complaining,
I won't waste my energy complaining about it.


Because I'm free,
I am free to choose how I react to the rain.


'Cause nothing's worrying me
And I won't let the rain worry or stress me out.




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

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@LORRIEVIVALASVEGAS

May 29 , 2921
Very sad news this evening The Legendary BJ Thomas has passed away.🌹🙏🏼😢🎵

😭😢A Talented Beautiful Kind Spirited Man Legendary!!!
Rest In Love ❤️
My thoughts and prayers are with your wife and children family and friends.
😢🙏🏼💔❤️🌹🎵God Bless..

So happy we we’re able though the years to see this Legend in person. What a talented man. You will be missed. 💔😢



All comments from YouTube:

@jeffg592

My mother so loved this song, I can see her in my memories of 45 yrs ago, singing it and smiling... ❤️

@nitakate10

🌹❤️🇦🇺

@sunrice1974

Sorry to hear that. Today B.J. Thomas is gone.

@starmnsixty1209

So did my mom, gone many years now herself. Music can be bittersweet, can't it?

@modrenwarefare

I bet your mom and B.J. Thomas are giving a concert in heaven right now. RIP your mom and B.J. Thomas!

@garykass114

My favorite song as a kid. I even had a music box that played it.

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@kathleenarcure7907

This has been my favorite song since I was 12. I am now 64. I was lucky enough to see B.J. perform 3 times and get his autograph. Rest in Peace B.J.

@jameslawson4131

Hello Kathleen how are you doing today?

@robertburns3087

Set Kathleen bless you and I love the raindrops at 63

@user-qe5ko2ss2w

I was 11old🥹

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