The Sun & The Rainfall
Depeche Mode Lyrics

Someone will call
The inevitability of someone calling is established

Somethin' will fall
Likewise, it is inevitable that something will fall

And smash on the floor
This falling object will inevitably smash on the floor, resulting in destruction.

Without readin' the text
The outcome of the situation is predictable even without reading a text, showing how common and universal such an occurrence is

Know what comes next
This repetition and predictability of events is well-known

Seen it before
The singer has experienced this phenomenon many times, suggesting a sense of world-weariness or resignation

And it's painful
Despite the predictability, such an event still causes the singer pain and discomfort

Things must change
The artist recognizes that things must change, hinting at a desire for progress and personal growth

We must rearrange them
In order for things to change, a rearrangement of the status quo is necessary

Or we'll have to estrange them
If there is resistance to change, the artist fears that those who refuse to grow will be separated from those who do

All that I'm sayin'
The singer is expressing a simple truth

A game's not worth playin'
Some things are not worth doing, as they do not contribute to meaningful progress

Over and over again
This repetition causes frustration for the singer

You're the one I like best
Of all things in the singer's life, there is one thing that stands out as particularly important or valuable

You retain my interest
This important thing remains engaging to the singer over time

You're the only one
This valuable thing is unique and cannot be substituted by anything else

If it wasn't for you
The artist recognizes the importance of this valuable thing

Don't know what I'd do
The singer would be lost or unsure without this valuable thing

Unpredictable like the sun
The valuable thing is not predictable, but is likened here to the sun, a natural phenomenon that is hard to control

Things must change
The necessity for change in order to progress is reiterated

Things must change
Again, the necessity for change in order to progress is reiterated

Things must change
Again, the necessity for change in order to progress is reiterated

Things must change
Finally, the last repetition emphasizes how crucial change is to the singer

Someone will call
The inevitability of someone calling is again addressed, possibly as a symbol for the inevitability of change

Somethin' will fall
Likewise, the inevitability of something falling, or changing, is emphasized

And smash on the floor
Once again, the destructive power of change is acknowledged

You're the one I like best
Reiteration of the special importance of the valuable thing

You retain my interest
Reiteration of the engaging nature of the valuable thing

If it wasn't for you
Reiteration of the importance of the valuable thing

Don't know what I'd do
Reiteration of the singer's uncertainty without the valuable thing

Over and over again
Reiteration of the singer's frustration with repetition

Unpredictable like the sun
Reiteration of the unique quality of the valuable thing

Somethin' will fall
Reiteration of the inevitability of change

And smash on the floor
Reiteration of the destructive nature of change