Rain On Me
Corey Hart Lyrics

Johnny get up, yea, huh
Addressing someone named Johnny, urging them to get up and face their situation with conviction.

Johnny get up stand up, yeah
Reiterating the call for Johnny to stand up and take action instead of giving up.

Broken-hearted story to tell
The singer is going to share a personal story of heartbreak and loss.

A dream gone down in the wishing well
Referring to a failed dream or goal that was never fulfilled despite being wished for.

Young man was suffering deep
A young man is experiencing intense emotional pain and distress.

Lucky, lucky, lucky wouldn't shine
Even though he was hoping for good fortune or luck, it never came to him.

Called her up one day
The singer placed a phone call to someone, possibly an ex-partner, at some point in the past.

So damn sorry out this way
The artist expressed regret and remorse for something they did or said to the person they called.

Seen or heard something new from her yet?
Asking if the person on the other end of the phone has any updates about the woman in question, possibly indicating a past romantic relationship.

No son, what you go and do this time?
The person on the other end of the phone expresses surprise or exasperation at the artist's request or situation.

It's gonna be like it's gonna be
There is a sense of resignation or acceptance that events will play out in a certain way no matter what is done to change them.

'Cause it's gonna play like it's gonna play
Expanding on the previous line, indicating that there is a certain inevitability to the way that things will turn out.

Count your blessings one by one
A reminder to look on the bright side and acknowledge the good things in life, despite hardships and struggles.

Baby this time I'm playin' with
Referencing a romantic partner, suggesting that the singer is ready and willing to engage with the difficulties and challenges of the relationship.

Too much, time on my hands
The singer has too much idle time and is potentially experiencing boredom or restlessness.

Saddest song in the band
Referencing a song that embodies melancholy and despair, potentially indicating an emotional state the artist is in.

I don't really understand
The artist is expressing a sense of confusion or lack of clarity about something.

Why it's gonna rain on me again?
The singer is feeling a sense of frustration and hopelessness, wondering why they are consistently experiencing negative events and emotions.

Was I born with bad luck?
A rhetorical question asking if the singer has inherently bad luck or if their hardships are due to external circumstances.

My heart's been hit by a truck
Using an extreme metaphor to describe the emotional pain the artist is experiencing.

Troubled sky clears up
A sense of hope, suggesting that even though there may be dark or difficult times, there is always the potential for things to improve or get better.

Since you walked out the door
Referring to someone who has left the artist's life, potentially a romantic partner or friend.

I'm fightin' a one-sided war
The singer feels like they are struggling alone, without support or companionship.

It's gonna rain on me again
Reiterating the sense of hopelessness and frustration expressed throughout the song. No matter what is done, negative events and emotions seem to return.

Drive your pain, like you drive a knife
Comparing emotional pain to a sharp tool, suggesting that it can be used to motivate or guide behavior in a certain direction.

Cut edgy and dull through the corners of your life
Expanding on the metaphor of the knife, suggesting that the pain can impact all aspects of a person's existence, even the corners or hidden places.

Pour me a drink, so I can pour out my heart
A wish for alcohol to help loosen inhibitions and allow the singer to express their emotional pain freely.

(Lucky, lucky, lucky won't shine)
A repeated phrase, suggesting that despite wishing for positive outcomes, they have not come to fruition.

(Na, na, na)
Repeating a nonsensical phrase, potentially as a vocalization of frustration or disappointment.

Take a small journey away from the clouds
A metaphorical suggestion to try and regain perspective and distance from emotional pain or struggle.

Johnny what you need is some shelter beneath the quite sky
A directive to someone named Johnny to seek comfort or refuge from a peaceful or calming environment.