They signed to Decca in 1934, basically formed more traditional regular band, and even started performing live until they had their famous falling out in September, 1935.
All The Time
Dorsey Brothers Lyrics
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There's no sun up in the sky
Stormy weather
Since my man and I ain't together
Keeps raining all the time
Life is bare
Gloom and misery everywhere
Just can't get my poor old self together
I'm weary all the time
The time
So weary all the time
When he went away the blues walked in and met me
If he stays away, that old rocking chair will get me
All I do is pray the lord above will let me
Walk in that sun once more
Can't go on
All I have in life is gone
Stormy Weather
Since my man and I ain't together
Keeps raining all the time
Keeps raining all the time
I walk around heavy-hearted and sad
Night comes around and I'm still feeling bad
Rain pouring down, blinding every hope I have
It's pittering, pattering, beating, and splattering
Drives me mad
Love, love, love, love
This misery is just too much for me
Can't go on
All I have in life is gone
Stormy Weather
Since my man and I ain't together
Keeps raining all the time
Keeps raining all the time
The lyrics of "Stormy Weather" by Dorsey Brothers convey a sense of deep sadness and longing due to the absence of the singer's beloved. The song begins with the realization that the sunny days are gone, symbolizing the happiness that once existed in the singer's life. The stormy weather becomes a metaphor representing the emotional turmoil experienced since the singer's partner left. This absence has led to a gloomy and miserable existence, where the singer struggles to find inner strength and feels weary all the time.
The lyrics highlight the impact of the partner's departure on the singer's emotional state. The blues metaphorically enter the singer's life, amplifying their sadness and leaving them vulnerable and alone. The mention of the rocking chair suggests a longing for the comfort and stability that the partner provided. The singer prays for the chance to walk in the sun again, symbolizing the hope for a brighter future if the partner were to return.
As the song progresses, the singer expresses a feeling of emptiness and loss. They have lost everything they had and can't continue without the love and presence of their partner. The rain continues to fall relentlessly, mirroring the singer's despair and the absence of joy in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't know why
I am unsure of the reason
There's no sun up in the sky
The sky is devoid of sunshine
Stormy weather
Unsettled weather conditions
Since my man and I ain't together
Because my partner and I are no longer united
Keeps raining all the time
It continues to rain incessantly
Life is bare
Existence feels empty and devoid
Gloom and misery everywhere
There is a pervasive feeling of sadness and suffering
Just can't get my poor old self together
I am unable to gather myself and find stability
I'm weary all the time
I constantly feel exhausted
The time
This feeling persists
So weary all the time
Continually fatigued
When he went away the blues walked in and met me
With his departure, sadness engulfed me
If he stays away, that old rocking chair will get me
If he doesn't return, loneliness will consume me
All I do is pray the lord above will let me
My sole action is to beseech a higher power
Walk in that sun once more
To experience happiness and warmth again
Can't go on
I am unable to continue
All I have in life is gone
I have lost everything that mattered in my life
Night comes around and I'm still feeling bad
Even during the night, my mood remains low
Rain pouring down, blinding every hope I have
Heavy rain is dampening my optimism
It's pittering, pattering, beating, and splattering
The rain creates a sound of relentless drumming
Drives me mad
It intensely frustrates and overwhelms me
Love, love, love, love
Affection, affection, affection, affection
This misery is just too much for me
The distress is agonizingly overwhelming
Lyrics © S.A. MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler
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