Arthel Lane "Doc" Watson was an American guitarist, songwriter and singer of bluegrass, folk, country, blues and gospel music. Watson's flatpicking skills and knowledge of traditional American music are highly regarded. He performed with his son Merle for over 15 years until Merle's death in 1985 in an accident on the family farm.
Eddy Merle Watson (February 8, 1949 - October 10, 1985) was an American guitarist and folk singer. Merle was widely recognized as one of the best flat-picking and slide guitarists of his generation.
Doc & Merle released a version of "Bottle of Wine" that reached #71 on the U.S. country chart.
Stormy Weather
Doc & Merle Watson Lyrics
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Since my gal and I ain't together, keeps raining all the time
Life is bare, gloom and misery everywhere, stormy weather
Just can't get my poor old self together
I'm weary all the time, the time
So weary all the time
When she went away the blues walked in and they met me
All I do is pray the Lord above will let me
Walk in the sun once more
Can't go on, everything I had is gone, stormy weather
Since my gal and I ain't together
Keeps raining all the time
Keeps raining all the time
(When she went away the blues walked in and they met me
If she stays away, that old rocking chair's will get me
All I do is pray the Lord above will let me
Walk in the sun once more)
Can't go on, everything I had is gone, stormy weather
Since my gal and I ain't together
Keeps raining all the time, the time
Keeps raining all the time
Doc & Merle Watson's song "Stormy Weather" reveals the pain and desperation felt by a man whose lover has left him. The first verse describes the change in weather patterns since his companion departed. The sun is no longer shining, and instead, there is consistent rainfall. This is a metaphor for his sadness and frustration since the love of his life is no longer with him. The following parts of the song also show how lonely things have become. The singer notes that he can't get his life back together and that he is continuously tired.
The second verse speaks about his realization that everything he had is gone, and he cannot go on like this anymore. Even the comfort of the rocking chair, which usually gives him a sense of peace, cannot make up for the absence of his lover. He pleads to the Lord to bring him into the light once more and end his torment.
Overall, "Stormy Weather" is a song that highlights the heartache and longing felt when a lover is gone. The rain and stormy weather represent the emotional turmoil experienced by the singer when there is no sunshine in his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't know why there's no sun up in the sky, stormy weather
I can't understand why it's so dark and gloomy outside - just like the way I feel inside since my gal has left me.
Since my gal and I ain't together, keeps raining all the time
It's been constantly raining ever since my girlfriend left me, making me feel even more miserable.
Life is bare, gloom and misery everywhere, stormy weather
Everything feels empty and hopeless, and sadness seems to be surrounding me just like the dark clouds in the sky.
Just can't get my poor old self together
I can't seem to shake off this depression and pull myself out of this state of mind.
I'm weary all the time, the time
I feel exhausted and drained of energy all the time, adding to my already difficult situation.
When she went away the blues walked in and they met me
As soon as my girlfriend left me, I was consumed by a deep feeling of sadness that has been with me ever since.
If she stays away, that old rocking chair's gonna get me
If she doesn't come back soon, I'll be so lonely and bored that I'll have nothing else to do but sit in my rocking chair all day.
All I do is pray the Lord above will let me
I constantly pray that God will give me a break from this stormy weather and let me feel some joy and happiness again.
Walk in the sun once more
I just want to feel happy and carefree again, like when I was with my girlfriend and the sun was shining bright.
Can't go on, everything I had is gone, stormy weather
I can't keep going like this, feeling like everything that once gave me joy and purpose is now gone, just like the sunny days that have been replaced by this constant stormy weather.
Keeps raining all the time
The rain seems to never stop, just like my heartache and troubles.
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Written by: Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler
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