Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head
Dionne Warwick Lyrics
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And just like the guy whose feet are too big for his bed
Nothin' seems to fit
Those raindrops are falling on my head, they keep falling
So I just did me some talkin' to the sun
And I said I didn't like the way he got things done
Sleepin' on the job, oh
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 turnin' red
Crying's not for me, oh
I'm never gonna stop the rain by complainin'
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 turnin' red
Crying's not for me, oh
I'm never gonna stop the rain by complainin'
Because I'm free
Nothing's worrying me
The song "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head" by Dionne Warwick is a classic song that speaks about how life can be unpredictable and how we should just learn to deal with it. The song starts with the singer describing how she feels as if everything is out of place, just like the guy whose feet are too big for his bed. She feels like the raindrops falling on her head, with nothing fitting into place.
As the song progresses, we see a shift in the singer's attitude towards the rain. She decides to talk to the sun and tell it that she doesn't like the way it's handling things by sleeping on the job. While she is aware that the raindrops are going to keep falling on her head, she knows that she won't let it get to her. She knows that eventually happiness will come her way.
The final verse repeats the same sentiments, that the raindrops may keep falling, but she won't let it get her down. She has freedom and nothing is worrying her. The song is essentially a message of hope that no matter how difficult life may be at times, we shouldn't give up hope and just keep pushing forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Raindrops keep falling on my head
I am constantly being hit by problems and difficulties in life.
And just like the guy whose feet are too big for his bed
I feel like I don't quite fit into my environment or situation.
Nothin' seems to fit
Everything feels out of place and uncomfortable.
Those raindrops are falling on my head, they keep falling
The problems and difficulties keep coming, without any respite.
So I just did me some talkin' to the sun
I tried to take control of the situation by addressing it head-on.
And I said I didn't like the way he got things done
I expressed my dissatisfaction with the way things were going in my life.
Sleepin' on the job, oh
I felt like the universe wasn't doing its job properly, and wasn't helping me out.
But there's one thing I know
Despite everything, there is one thing I am certain of.
The blues they send to meet me, won't defeat me
The problems and difficulties I face will not be able to conquer me and bring me down.
It won't be long till happiness steps up to greet me
I am confident that happiness and positivity will eventually come my way and brighten up my life.
But that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turnin' red
Although things are tough, I will not allow myself to become negative or overwhelmed by the situation.
Crying's not for me, oh
I am not the type of person to cry or feel sorry for myself in difficult times.
I'm never gonna stop the rain by complainin'
I understand that complaining will not change anything, and that I need to take action to improve my situation.
Because I'm free
I am free to make my own choices and decisions, and to change my life for the better.
Nothing's worrying me
I am not worried, as I have faith that things will eventually work out for the best.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Burt F. Bacharach, Hal David
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