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Dee Dee Bridgewater Lyrics


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I can't stand the rain 'gainst my window
Bringing back sweet memories

Hey windowpane do you remember
How sweet it used to be

When we were together
Everything was so grand
But now that we've parted
Oh, there's one sound that I just can't stand

I can't stand the rain against my window
Bringing back sweet memories
I can't stand that rain, oh on my window
'Cause he's not here with me

Alone with the pillow
Where his head used to lay
I know you've got some sweet memories
But like a window you ain't got nothin' to say

I can't stand the rain
Now, now, now
I can't stand the rain against my window
Bringing back sweet memories
I can't stand the rain against my window
It just keeps on hauntin' me

Hey, rain, rain, get out off of my window
'Cause he ain't here with me

Rain, rain go away
Come again another day
I don't know what I'm gonna do
But I'm gonna figure it out without you

Rain, rain get on out
Rain, rain hear the shout




I goin' on, I'm movin' on, I'm gonna be me
I'm gonna, gonna, gonna, gonna set myself free, oh

Overall Meaning

The Dee Dee Bridgewater song "I Can't Stand the Rain" is a melancholic ballad about heartbreak and the pain of remembering times gone by. The lyrics describe the sound of rain hitting a window as a painful reminder of a lost love. The song starts with the singer expressing how the rain against her window brings back sweet memories, memories that were made together with her former partner. As she reminisces, she asks the windowpane if it also remembers how sweet it was when they were together. However, now that they have parted ways, she cannot stand the sound of rain against her window, as it reminds her of the times they spent together, and how much she misses him.


In the chorus, she repeats the phrase "I can't stand the rain against my window" multiple times, emphasizing her longing for her lost love. She speaks of the pillow where his head used to lay and the memories it holds. However, unlike the pillow, the window has nothing to say. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer telling the rain to go away and declaring her plan to move on and set herself free.


Overall, Dee Dee Bridgewater's poignant lyrics use the metaphor of rain hitting a window to depict the contrast between the beauty of a past relationship and the sadness of its ending. The "windowpane" can represent either the singer herself, as she opens up to her listeners, or her former lover, whom she is addressing as if he were still there.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't stand the rain 'gainst my window
The sound of rain hitting my window is unbearable


Bringing back sweet memories
It reminds me of the good times we had


Hey windowpane do you remember
Window, do you recall?


How sweet it used to be
How wonderful things were between us


When we were together
During the time we spent together


Everything was so grand
The quality of our relationship was excellent


But now that we've parted
Since we've gone our separate ways


Oh, there's one sound that I just can't stand
The sound of rain against my window now that you're gone


Alone with the pillow
I am by myself in bed


Where his head used to lay
Where his head used to rest


I know you've got some sweet memories
I am aware that you hold some pleasant memories


But like a window you ain't got nothin' to say
But you, like a window, can not speak


Hey, rain, rain, get out off of my window
Rain, please leave my window


'Cause he ain't here with me
Because he is not here with me


Rain, rain go away
Rain, please depart


Come again another day
Come back another time


I don't know what I'm gonna do
I am uncertain about what I will do


But I'm gonna figure it out without you
But I will find a solution without you


Rain, rain get on out
Rain, please depart


Rain, rain hear the shout
Rain, listen to my plea


I goin' on, I'm movin' on, I'm gonna be me
I am going forward, I am leaving you behind, I will be myself


I'm gonna, gonna, gonna, gonna set myself free, oh
I will break free from you




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ann Peebles, Bernard Miller, Don Bryant

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DELLGOTIT

THE BAND
Sharisse Norman: Vocals
Shontelle Norman-Beatty: Vocals
Carlos Sargent: Drums
Barry Campbell: Bass Guitar
Charlton Johnson: Lead Guitar
Dell Smith: Keyboard
Curtis Pulliam: Trumpet
Bryant Lockhart: Tenor Sax



Rita Kubiak

You ain't nothing but a hound dog
Been snoopin' 'round the door
You ain't nothing but a hound dog
Been snoopin' 'round my door
You can wag your tail
But I ain't gonna feed you no more
You told me you was high class
But I could see through that
Yes, you told me you was high class
But I could see through that
And daddy I know
You ain't no real cool cat

You ain't nothing but a hound dog
Been snoopin' 'round the door
You're just an old hound dog
Been snoopin' 'round my door
You can wag your tail
But I ain't gonna feed you no more

You made me feel so blue
You made me weep and moan
You made me feel so blue
Well you made me weep and moan
'Cause you ain't looking for a woman
All you're lookin' for is a home

You ain't nothing but a hound dog
Been snoopin' 'round the door
You ain't nothing but a hound dog
Been snoopin' 'round my door
You can wag your tail
But I ain't gonna feed you no more



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DELLGOTIT

We had a BLAST recording this! Big thanks to all the staff at NPR!

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Bernhard Lohr

Dee Dee Bridgewater ..always fantastic !
She is sooooo good in Jazz,Blues,Soul...
Very nice gig !
Thanks !
DDB years ago seen live in Germany...it was brilliant !!
B.L., Germany

Julie Jensen

Luv her!

Crystal Harris-Thomas

Dee Dee you've still that that soulful touch. You are like a glass of wine. Do your thing sistah!

Michael Bruchas

Love her! Like her stuff with the folks at Jazz at Lincoln Center...what a talent!

Thuan Vu

Dee Dee was the special guests last night at the Blue Note Jazz bar, she absolutely killed it

Phillie_B_30

Not one misplaced note!
Splendid performance from everyone!!
My soul feels amazing after listening to this!!!

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