1.) Don Ray is a rockab… Read Full Bio ↴There's more than one artist named Don Ray.
1.) Don Ray is a rockabilly musician who recorded a few singles including Imogene and Those Rock 'N' Roll Blues in the late 1950's. His singles can be found on various compilations. Not too much is known about him.
2.) Don Ray
Real Name:
Raymond Donnez
Profile:
Don Ray was a musician with Alec Costandinos and his name appears on many of Alec's albums. His solo album, "Garden of Love", was produced by Cerrone (of "Love in C Minor" fame), and contains the hit disco track "Got to Have Loving". Also listen out for jazz-funk classic "Standing in the Rain" and the slower "My Desire". The disco stomper "Midnight Madness" is only available on UK 12".
Sites:
discomuseum.com/DonRay.html
Aliases:
Raymond Donnez
In Groups:
Kongas, Sphinx (4), Sumeria
Standing in the Rain
Don Ray Lyrics
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The sky was crying
The leaves were falling down
The sky was crying
The leaves were falling down
The sky was crying
The leaves were falling down
The sky was crying
I had to see you this morning
What I need to tell you: it's over
So I ran down in the pouring down rain
Right up to your front door
And I called your name, girl
The leaves were falling down
The sky was crying
The leaves were falling down
The sky was crying
The leaves were falling down
The sky was crying
The leaves were falling down
The sky was crying
Don't be standing there in the rain, come inside
Don't be standing there in the rain, come inside
Don't be standing there in the rain, come inside
Don't be standing there in the rain, come inside
The leaves were falling down
The sky was crying
The leaves were falling down
The sky was crying
I stood there trembling and soaking
I didn't feel much like talking
I couldn't say what I wanted to say
Cause my feelings for you seem to get in my way
The leaves were falling down
The sky was crying
The leaves were falling down
The sky was crying
Don't be standing there in the rain, come inside
Don't be standing there in the rain, come inside
Don't be standing there in the rain, come inside
Don't be standing there in the rain, come inside
The lyrics of Don Ray's "Standing in the Rain" tell the story of a man who is trying to end a relationship with a girl he deeply cares about. The imagery of the falling leaves and crying sky sets a melancholic tone that represents the sadness and pain that the singer is feeling. Despite the bad weather, he decides to go see her and tell her it's over. The repetition of the line "The leaves were falling down, the sky was crying" emphasizes the intensity of his emotional state.
As he stands outside her door in the pouring rain, he calls her name, urging her to come inside. He is trembling and soaking wet, indicating his vulnerability and emotional turmoil. He admits that he cannot express his true feelings for her, as they are getting in the way of what he knows needs to be done.
The chorus's repeated refrain of "Don't be standing there in the rain, come inside" serves as both a practical invitation to escape the elements and a metaphorical plea for her to accept his decision and move on. Despite her absence in the lyrics, her presence is felt throughout the song, and it is clear that the singer and the girl share a deep emotional connection.
Line by Line Meaning
The leaves were falling down
The natural cycle of loss and change is happening in the world around me.
The sky was crying
The world is reacting to the loss and pain I am feeling.
I had to see you this morning
I felt an urgent need to communicate something to you.
What I need to tell you: it's over
Our relationship is ending, and I need you to know this.
So I ran down in the pouring down rain
I was so determined to see you and make this clear that I didn't care how uncomfortable or difficult it was.
Right up to your front door
I approached you directly and confrontationally.
And I called your name, girl
I desperately tried to get your attention and make you listen to me.
Don't be standing there in the rain, come inside
I want you to come inside and hear what I have to say, instead of being stubborn and resistant.
I stood there trembling and soaking
I was physically and emotionally vulnerable at that moment.
I didn't feel much like talking
I was overwhelmed by my emotions and didn't know how to express myself verbally.
I couldn't say what I wanted to say
My fear and feelings were preventing me from communicating what I needed to.
Cause my feelings for you seem to get in my way
My emotions and attachment to you may be clouding my judgment and ability to let you go.
Contributed by Noah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.