Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head
Burt Bacharach & B.J. Thomas 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.
Talking to the sun
And I said I didn't like the way
He got things done
He's 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
Nothings 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
The song "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head" is a happy-go-lucky composition that belies its underlying lyrical melancholy. The song speaks to the often tumultuous nature of life - things not going as planned, disappointment, and the inevitability of sadness. The opening lines state "Raindrops keep falling on my head, and just like the guy whose feet are too big for his bed, nothing seems to fit". The line is symbolic of the displacement and detachment one feels when they are unable to fit into their own life. Building on that metaphor, the song's narrator tells us that they talked to the sun, but that the sun wasn't doing its job, lamenting "he's sleeping on the job".
Despite this despair, the song's chorus expresses hope and positivity. The singer sings "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". This line reminds us that no matter how hopeless life seems, there is always a chance for redemption and happiness. Furthermore, the bridge segment "Crying's not for me, because I'm never gonna stop the rain by complaining, because I'm free" reiterates that idea of freedom and the importance of keeping a positive attitude.
Overall, "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head" is a testament to the power of hope, even in the face of adversity. It tells us that no matter how bad life may get, we can always find a way to look on the bright side and keep going.
Line by Line Meaning
Raindrops are falling on my head
It's raining and the drops are falling onto my head
And just like the guy whose feet
Are too big for his bed
Nothing seems to fit
I feel uncomfortable and like things aren't fitting together
Those raindrops
Are falling on my head
They keep falling.
The rain keeps falling and won't stop any time soon.
So I just did me some
Talking to the sun
And I said I didn't like the way
He got things done
He's sleeping on the job
Those raindrops
Are falling on my head
They keep fallin'
I spoke to the sun and criticized him for not doing a good job. The rain keeps falling despite his lack of effort.
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
Even though I feel down, I know that I won't let that feeling defeat me. I anticipate feeling happy soon.
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
Even though the rain continues, I'm not going to cry or complain because I value my freedom too much to get bogged down by the weather.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Burt Bacharach, Hal David, BURT F. BACHARACH
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