Who'll Stop the Rain
Creedence Clearwater Revival Lyrics


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Long as I remember the rain been comin' down
Clouds of mystery pourin' confusion on the ground
Good men through the ages tryin' to find the sun
And I wonder, still I wonder
Who'll stop the rain

I went down Virginia seekin' shelter from the storm
Caught up in the fable, I watched the tower grow
Five year plans and new deals wrapped in golden chains
And I wonder, still I wonder
Who'll stop the rain

Heard the singers playin', how we cheered for more
Crowd had rushed together tryin' to keep warm
Still the rain kept pourin', fallin' on my ears




And I wonder, still I wonder
Who'll stop the rain

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Who'll Stop the Rain" is a reflection of the confusion and disillusionment felt by many during the Vietnam War era. The rain, a symbol of the war, has been coming down for as long as the singer can remember and has created a cloud of mystery, pouring confusion on the ground. The good men throughout history has been trying to find the sun, which can be interpreted as a search for peace and clarity amidst the chaos of war. The singer wonders who will be able to stop this rain, who will be able to bring an end to the war and its destructive effects.


The second verse is more personal, with the singer seeking shelter from the storm in Virginia but getting caught up in a fable as he watches the tower grow. The five-year plans and new deals wrapped in golden chains can be interpreted as the promises of a better tomorrow, but they are ultimately empty and meaningless. The singer still wonders who will be able to stop the rain, who will be able to bring an end to the broken promises and false hope.


The final verse describes a scene where the crowd is cheering for more during a concert, but the rain keeps pouring down, falling on the singer's ears. It shows how even in moments of entertainment and joy, the war still looms and affects everyone. The singer still wonders who will be able to stop the rain, who will be able to bring an end to the war and its lingering effects.


Overall, "Who'll Stop the Rain" is a powerful anti-war song that speaks to the larger human struggle for peace and hope amidst chaos and confusion.


Line by Line Meaning

Long as I remember the rain been comin' down
The rain has been a constant presence in my life for as long as I can remember.


Clouds of mystery pourin' confusion on the ground.
The uncertainty and chaos caused by the rain clouds is making it difficult to navigate life.


Good men through the ages tryin' to find the sun.
Throughout history, many honorable people have attempted to overcome difficult times.


And I wonder still I wonder who'll stop the rain.
Despite the efforts of many, I am still unsure if anyone will be able to put an end to the struggles that we face.


I went down Virginia seekin' shelter from the storm
I traveled to Virginia hoping to escape the tumultuous weather.


Caught up in the fable I watched the tower grow
While I was there, I became enthralled in a story that seemed too good to be true.


Five year plans and new deals wrapped in golden chains.
There were promises of grand plans and lucrative opportunities, but they ultimately had strings attached.


And I wonder still I wonder who'll stop the rain.
Despite the distractions and promises, I am still uncertain if anyone can help us find a solution to our problems.


Heard the singers playin', how we cheered for more.
We found solace in music as we cried out for more of the good things in life.


The crowd had rushed together tryin' to keep warm.
We banded together in an attempt to find comfort and find strength in one another.


Still the rain kept pourin', fallin' on my ears
Despite our efforts, the troubles persisted and continued to weigh heavily on us.


And I wonder, still I wonder who'll stop the rain.
As the rain falls around us, we still seek someone to help us overcome our struggles.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Tratore
Written by: John C. Fogerty

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@JuditSzolnokiKiraly

+lauren willis You are very nice but do not forget:

Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.

Your grandpa loves you forever.



All comments from YouTube:

@georgedevine415

Age 74 here (going on 12 the wife says) and I shall always be grateful for growing up in the generation that I did. I will forever call it a time of innocence. As my time winds down I am grateful for each and every day. Did we ever have great music. Thank you God.

@Randive

You’re awesome man, good luck!

@lonestar1637

George Devine , we sure did!

@robertrindler2080

I concur

@davidwhittaker9511

George, Bless you Brother in our time of innocence, thank you for your kind words! Keep enjoying this beautiful music!

@littledynamoquack

George, I am very glad to hear you thanking God for the music you heard and the astounding things that occurred in that God-protected time and nation.

It is true that many things from the Fifties and Sixties were turned to evil. But despite this, a type of Great Celebration took place, and the ultimate reason for that celebration was annunciation of the Parousia. This is why the beauty and genius was graced by God upon those times.

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@chew3485

I remember my dad would have this song playing in his truck. Had to find this song just to listen to it again, Sadly my dad passed away 4 months ago now

@LordofDublin4

Sorry for your loss.

@jazzbarber5369

Im so sorry

@cesarmarcelobenitezdavalos5398

Very sorry to hear that, be strong bud

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