RAINDROPS KEEP FALLIN' ON MY HEAD
Dee Dee Bridgewater Lyrics


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Raindrops keep falling on my head
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

So I just did me some talking to the sun
And I said I didn't like the way he got things done
Sleeping on the job
Those raindrops are falling on my head, they keep falling

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
Nothing's 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
Nothing's worrying me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dee Dee Bridgewater's song "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head" seem to express the feeling of being overwhelmed with life's challenges. The raindrops symbolize the problems that keep coming and seem to never stop falling. The first stanza describes the feeling of being stuck in a situation where nothing seems to fit, like the guy whose feet are too big for his bed. It can be interpreted as feeling out of place or uncomfortable in one's current circumstances, and the raindrops keep adding to the discomfort.


However, in the second stanza, the singer decides to take action and talk to the sun, believing that it has control over the rain. It can be seen as taking control of one's life and trying to change things instead of just accepting them. The blues that come with the rain and the difficult times won't defeat the singer because she knows that happiness will eventually come. The rain may keep falling, but it won't make her cry or feel defeated. The singer is free from worry because she chooses not to complain but to embrace her freedom and enjoy life despite the challenges.


Overall, the song can be interpreted as a message of resilience and positivity in the face of adversity. The raindrops may keep falling, but if we choose not to let them get us down, happiness will eventually come.


Line by Line Meaning

Raindrops keep falling on my head
It's raining and the singer feels powerless to stop it.


And just like the guy whose feet are too big for his bed
Some things don't fit or feel comfortable.


Nothing seems to fit
The singer feels out of place and uncomfortable.


Those raindrops are falling on my head, they keep falling
The rain is a persistent force in the artist's life, and there's nothing she can do to stop it.


So I just did me some talking to the sun
The artist tries to have a conversation with a force she perceives as responsible for the rain, attempting to take control of the situation.


And I said I didn't like the way he got things done
The singer expresses disappointment with the way things are going in her life.


Sleeping on the job
The singer is frustrated because she feels like the force responsible for the rain isn't doing its job properly.


Those raindrops are falling on my head, they keep falling
The rain is a persistent force in the artist's life, and there's nothing she can do to stop it.


But there's one thing I know
Despite everything that's happening, the artist has faith that things will get better.


The blues they send to meet me won't defeat me
The artist is confident that negative emotions won't overpower her.


It won't be long till happiness steps up to greet me
The singer is optimistic that happier times are ahead.


Raindrops keep falling on my head
It's still raining, but the artist refuses to let it get her down.


But that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turning red
The singer won't cry, even if things are difficult.


Crying's not for me
The singer is resilient and won't let the rain or other challenges get the best of her.


'Cause I'm never gonna stop the rain by complaining
The singer realizes that complaining won't bring change, so she's choosing to focus on what she can control.


Because I'm free
The artist is free from worry and stress because she's choosing to let go of what she can't control.


Nothing's worrying me
The artist is confident that she can handle whatever comes her way.




Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, CTM Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC FRANCE
Written by: Burt F. Bacharach, Hal David

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