crying in the rain
Doogie White Lyrics


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A black cat moans
When he's burning with the fever
A stray dog howls
When he's lonely in the night
A woman goes crazy
With the though of retribution
But, a man starts weeping
When he's sick and tired of life

I keep on dreaming dreams of tomorrow
Feel I'm wasting my time
Lighting candles in the wind,
Always taking my chances
On the promise of the future
But, a heart full of sorrow
Paints a lonely tapestry

The sun is shining
But, it's raining in my heart

No one understands the heartache,
No one feels the pain,
'Cos no one ever sees the tears
When you're crying in the rain,
When you're crying in the rain,
Crying in the rain...

I can never deny
All the sweet things I have tasted
Tho' I've been mistreated
I keep coming back for more,
I know where I'm going
There's no hope of absolution
I can't seem to separate
The good times from the bad

The sun is shining
But, it's raining in my heart

No one understands the heartache,
No one feels the pain,
'Cos no one ever sees the tears
When you're crying in the rain,
When you're crying in the rain,
When you're crying in the rain,
When you're crying in the rain

The sun is shining
But, it's raining in my heart

No one understands the heartache,
No one feels the pain,
'Cos no one ever sees the tears
When you're crying in the rain,
When you're crying in the rain,
When you're crying in the rain,
When you're crying in the rain





Crying in the rain...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Doogie White's song "Crying in the Rain" paint a vivid picture of a person who is so consumed with heartache and sadness that even the brightest of days feels like a rainy one. The first stanza describes the different sounds that different animals make when they're feeling down - a black cat moans, a stray dog howls, and a woman goes crazy with thoughts of retributions. But it's a man who starts weeping when he's sick and tired of life. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the lyrics delve into the singer's own feelings of despair.


The second stanza speaks to the singer's dreams of tomorrow, but it's clear that these dreams are not bringing him any comfort. Despite lighting candles in the wind and taking chances on the promise of the future, his heart is full of sorrow and he feels very lonely. It's raining in his heart even though the sun is shining outside. And yet, no one seems to understand his heartache or feel his pain. He cries in the rain, but no one ever sees his tears.


The third stanza speaks to the singer's inability to separate the good times from the bad. He's been mistreated, but he keeps coming back for more. He knows where he's going, but there's no hope of absolution. Once again, the sun is shining outside, but it's raining in his heart. The song concludes with repeated reminders that no one understands his heartache, no one feels his pain, and no one sees his tears when he's crying in the rain.


Line by Line Meaning

A black cat moans When he's burning with the fever
When a person is ill, they moan like a black cat that is suffering from fever.


A stray dog howls When he's lonely in the night
At night, a stray dog howls in loneliness, seeking attention and companionship.


A woman goes crazy With the thought of retribution
Revenge is often the only thing that makes a woman feel better when she is hurt and betrayed.


But, a man starts weeping When he's sick and tired of life
A man breaks down and cries when he has had enough of life's problems and feels hopeless.


I keep on dreaming dreams of tomorrow Feel I'm wasting my time
Despite having big dreams for the future, the artist feels like their efforts are futile and time is being wasted.


Lighting candles in the wind, Always taking my chances On the promise of the future
The singer takes risks and remains hopeful for a better tomorrow, even if it feels like they're chasing after something that might never come.


But, a heart full of sorrow Paints a lonely tapestry
Sadness creates a vivid and isolated picture in one's mind, making them feel alone and helpless.


The sun is shining But, it's raining in my heart
The good things in life can't mask the artist's internal pain and unhappiness.


No one understands the heartache, No one feels the pain, 'Cos no one ever sees the tears When you're crying in the rain,
People are often dismissive of one's pain and struggles because they can't see the tears and emotions hidden behind a smile.


I can never deny All the sweet things I have tasted Tho' I've been mistreated I keep coming back for more,
The artist acknowledges the good things they've experienced in life, even though they've also faced mistreatment, and keeps seeking more positivity.


I know where I'm going There's no hope of absolution I can't seem to separate The good times from the bad
Although the singer knows their destination, they feel like there is no redemption for their past mistakes and struggles to distinguish between happy and difficult moments.


When you're crying in the rain, When you're crying in the rain, Crying in the rain...
Repeating lines that emphasize the pain and isolation felt when one is crying in the rain.




Writer(s): Coverdale

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