Singing in the Rain
Count Basie and His Orchestra & Joe Williams Lyrics

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I'm singin' in the rain, just singin' in the rain
What a glorious feeling I'm happy again
I'm laughing at clouds so dark above
The sun's in my heart and I'm ready for love
Let the stormy clouds chase everyone from the place
Come on with the rain, I've a smile on my face
I'll walk down the lane with a happy refrain
And singin' just singin' in the rain

Why am I smilin' and why do I sing?
Why does December seem sunny as Spring?
Why do I get up each morning to start happy
And get up with joy in my heart?
Why is each new task a trifle to do?
Because I am living a life full of you

I'm singin' in the rain, just singin' in the rain
What a glorious feeling I'm happy again
I'm laughing at clouds so dark above
The sun's in my heart and I'm ready for love
Let the stormy clouds chase everyone from the place
Come on with the rain, I've a smile on my face

I'll walk down the lane with a happy refrain
And singin' just singin' in the rain

Overall Meaning

Count Basie's version of the classic song "Singin' In The Rain" is a joyful expression of happiness and contentment. The lyrics talk about the feeling of being happy despite the dark clouds and storms that may come our way. The opening lines "I'm singin' in the rain, just singin' in the rain, What a glorious feeling I'm happy again" sets the tone of the entire song. The singer is not only singing in the rain but is also happy and content.

The lyrics go on to explain why the singer is so happy. It is because he is living a life full of love. He compares his life to a sunny day in December, which is usually not associated with sunshine. He continues to explain how everything he does feels like a trifle because he is living a life full of love. The chorus repeats itself to reinforce the happy and content feeling the singer is experiencing.

The song conveys a message of optimism and positivity. It teaches us to enjoy life despite the dark clouds and storms. It encourages us to have a positive outlook on life and to be grateful for the love we have in our lives.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm singin' in the rain, just singin' in the rain
I am so happy and content that I couldn't care less about the rain falling down on me.

What a glorious feeling I'm happy again
It feels amazing to be happy once more after a period of sadness or gloominess.

I'm laughing at clouds so dark above
Even the darkest or most worrisome situations seem trivial compared to the happiness I feel inside.

The sun's in my heart and I'm ready for love
My heart is full of warmth and love, and I am ready to embrace whatever comes my way.

Let the stormy clouds chase everyone from the place
I don't mind the rain, I welcome it; it can make everyone else leave me alone so I can enjoy my happiness in peace.

Come on with the rain, I've a smile on my face
Rain or shine, I am grateful for my happiness and it shows on my face.

I'll walk down the lane with a happy refrain
I will continue to live my life with a positive outlook and optimistic disposition, even as I stroll down the road.

And singin' just singin' in the rain
I am so content with my current state of mind that I cannot help but burst out singing in the rain.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Arthur Freed, Nacio Herb Brown

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