There's Got to Be Rain in Your Life
Dorothy Norwood Lyrics
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But behind every dark cloud, the sun will shine.
I want to take a little time out to explain to you what I mean.
You see, you don't know how good it is to get over, If you've never been under.
You don't know how it feels to be up, If you've never been down.
You don't know how good it is to have peace of mind, If you've never had to worry.
You see you just don't realize what it is to be happy, If you've never been sad.
Let me tell you why
It's got to be rain in your life
To appreciate the sunshine
It's got to be rain in your life
To appreciate the sunshine
When trouble comes, That's rain
When you're sad, Rain
When the tears are falling down, That's rain
When death come calling, It ain't nothing but rain
You don't know what it is to wear a smile
(If you've never wore a frown)
You don't know what it is to be free, ya'll
(If you've never been bound)
The lyrics to Dorothy Norwood's song "There's Got To Be Rain in Your Life" emphasize that every person must experience the lows to appreciate the highs. The opening lines suggest that tough times are inevitable in life and that one should not dwell on them because the sun always shines to break through the dark clouds. Dorothy encourages the listener to take a step back and analyze their past experiences to realize the value of overcoming obstacles. She believes that without experiencing sadness, frustration, and worry, one cannot fully comprehend the feeling of happiness, contentment, and relief.
Dorothy uses metaphors to explain her point that one cannot fully appreciate good times without going through bad times. For example, she uses rain to represent the difficult times one must experience, capturing the message that they are essential for growth and learning. Rain symbolizes the tears and pain that individuals face, and without them, they cannot understand the joy and satisfaction of overcoming tough times. Additionally, Dorothy uses different emotions to highlight the importance of balance in life. If one has never been sad, they cannot appreciate being happy, and if they have never been scared, they cannot appreciate the feeling of safety.
Line by Line Meaning
You know it's said that into each life, some rain must fall
It is a universally known fact that everyone faces hardships and difficulties in life.
But behind every dark cloud, the sun will shine.
Although tough times may seem never-ending, brighter days are sure to come.
I want to take a little time out to explain to you what I mean.
I want to take a moment to clarify my thoughts and feelings on this topic.
You see, you don't know how good it is to get over, If you've never been under.
One cannot fully appreciate their triumphs without first enduring hardship.
You don't know how it feels to be up, If you've never been down.
One cannot fully appreciate joy and success without first experiencing disappointment and failure.
You don't know how good it is to have peace of mind, If you've never had to worry.
Unless one has experienced anxiety and stress, they cannot fully appreciate the feeling of inner calm and tranquility.
You see you just don't realize what it is to be happy, If you've never been sad.
True happiness cannot be experienced without first knowing sorrow and pain.
It's got to be rain in your life
To appreciate the sunshine
It's got to be rain in your life
To appreciate the sunshine
One cannot fully appreciate the good times in life without first enduring the bad times.
When trouble comes, That's rain
When you're sad, Rain
When the tears are falling down, That's rain
When death come calling, It ain't nothing but rain
Life's challenges and hardships are akin to rain; they can be difficult to endure but are an essential part of life.
You don't know what it is to wear a smile
(If you've never wore a frown)
One cannot fully appreciate happiness without experiencing sadness.
You don't know what it is to be free, ya'll
(If you've never been bound)
One cannot fully appreciate freedom and liberation without first experiencing oppression and confinement.
Writer(s): Dorothy Norwood
Contributed by Aria O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@maggiegibbs5259
😢That's the gospel truth !! Right now it's raining in my life " I pray so hard for father"God to help me through my situation" I'm about to lose it but this song comforts me" being homeless is not a joke !!😔❤❤
@user-tp9lv2hp9z
I know how you feel im trying to find a place to call a house that I can afford now that I'm homeless my fiance wouldn't have let us be like this but he passed away 😢
@leslieballard6153
Truth . I remember this song from my younger years. Now that I’m older still sounds good to me. So much truth so much🙏🏽❤️🌞
@beckyswagged8850
You don't know what it is to be free, if you've never been bound. "It's a good feeling" 🙂
@ermagroves920
Right on time ⏲️! 😊🤗
@TehDisher
Amen!❤❤❤❤❤
@youtooplayful-slotmachinev4789
The first time I heard this was in 2003 when my mama played it on our way to my great granny funeral. I've been listening ever since♥ My girl Dorothy did that!
@vettethomas5625
Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes. If you never had rain in your life how can you appreciate the sunshine. Say it Ms. Norwood.
@stevesewall
yes yes yes yes
@REE872
Cherished this song as a child. It resonates even greater as an adult!💕💕💯⛅☁☔☀💃💃👐👏