Stormy Weather
Doc and Merle Watson Lyrics
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Stormy weather
Since my gal and I ain't together
Keeps rainin' all the time
Life is bare, gloom and misery everywhere
Stormy weather
Just can't get my poor old self together
So weary all the time
When she went away, the blues walked in and they met me
If she stays away, that old rockin' chair's gonna 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 rainin' all the time
Keeps rainin' all the time
[all backups](When she went away, the blues walked in and met
me)
[female backups only] (If he stays away, old rockin' chair will
get me)
[all backups] (All I do is pray the Lord above will let me)
[all backups] (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 rainin' all the time, the time
Keeps rainin' all the time
The lyrics to "Stormy Weather" by Doc and Merle Watson describe the emotions of a person who is going through a difficult time since their partner is no longer with them. This is depicted using the metaphor of "stormy weather", where the rain represents the tears they shed while missing their loved one. The singer laments how life seems to be bleak and full of despair since their partner has left, and that they feel weary and exhausted all the time. The lyrics also express the fear that the future holds no hope for them and that they may be stuck in this misery forever.
Furthermore, the lyrics highlight the longing of the singer to reunite with their partner and return to happier times. The singer prays for the chance to walk in the sun once more, which is symbolic of looking forward to a brighter future. The mentioning of a "rocking chair" adds to the melancholy of the song, where the singer feels helpless and unable to move on with life. Overall, "Stormy Weather" is a heartfelt portrayal of the emotions associated with a failed relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't know why there's no sun up in the sky
I am unsure about why the sun is not shining bright in the sky today.
Stormy weather
The weather is stormy and rainy, reflecting my current mood.
Since my gal and I ain't together
My lover and I are currently not together, causing me great sadness.
Keeps rainin' all the time
It seems to keep raining non-stop, matching my constant feelings of despair.
Life is bare, gloom and misery everywhere
Everywhere I look I see sadness and misery, causing me to feel empty and hopeless.
Just can't get my poor old self together
I cannot seem to gather myself emotionally, leaving me feeling helpless.
I'm weary all the time, the time
I am constantly feeling tired and drained, both physically and emotionally.
When she went away, the blues walked in and they met me
Since my lover left me, I have been consumed by sadness and depression.
If she stays away, that old rockin' chair's gonna get me
If my lover does not return, I fear I will waste away in despair and loneliness.
All I do is pray the Lord above will let me
All I can do is hope and believe that God will allow me to find happiness again.
Walk in the sun once more
I long to feel joy and vitality again, to experience life in a brighter light.
Can't go on, everything I had is gone
I feel like I cannot continue living, as everything that once brought me happiness is now gone.
Keeps rainin' all the time
The rain continues to fall, like my tears which never seem to dry.
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Written by: HAROLD ARLEN, TED KOEHLER
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