The band continued to tour Germany and the UK in 1992 with Louis Clark playing keyboards to duplicate the strings of the absent orchestra. In 1993, Pete Haycock and Neil Lockwood left the band, and were replaced by guitarist/vocalist Phil Bates, who had been in the band Trickster which were the opening act for ELO's 1978 world tour. An ambitious world tour was undertaken by ELO Part Two in 1993, including dates in the USA and Eastern Europe.
Now a six-piece band with a slightly altered name, Electric Light Orchestra Part II recorded a second studio album, Moment Of Truth, which was released in 1994. The album was not a commercial success, but was generally considered superior to their first album. The band continued its rigorous tour schedule over the following years, sometimes augmenting the core band with a backing orchestra. On these occasions, they took only a small number of string players on the road and added local musicians to the orchestra at each venue to cut down costs. This was one of the features that distinguished ELO Part II from ELO, as the original band never played live with orchestral accompaniment. Another live album with orchestral backing was recorded in Sydney, Australia in 1995 and was released the following year in Germany as a double album One Night, and the year after that in the USA as a single album One Night - Live In Australia. The band sold the master tapes of this album, and it has since been remixed, remastered, and re-released under so many guises that the original CD may prove difficult to acquire.
Bates remained with the band until 1998 and was replaced by Parthenon Huxley (guitar, vocals). As the decade progressed, the percentage of original material in the band's set list tended to decrease, and their concerts often consisted of 90 per cent ELO songs. Bevan started to get frustrated, especially with their inability to break through in the United States, where the band sometimes performed in bars or at festivals where they were not the centre of attention. In November 1999, Bevan played his last show with the band at the Sands Hotel in Atlantic City.
Unlike the original ELO, which were under the creative control of writer/producer Lynne, ELO Part II were often portrayed as more of a democracy, with various band members sharing songwriting and lead vocals. But Bev Bevan was still the leader of the band, and he issued a press release in early 2000 indicating that ELO Part II were disbanded.
Standing In The Rain
Electric Light Orchestra Part II Lyrics
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(Rain...)
I'm standing in the rain
I'm waiting all alone
I'm so tired
I want to go home.
Getting soaking wet
I'm doing my best
But what do I get?
I'm standing in the rain
Can't seem to get along
People rushing by
Wish they could hear my song.
I'm standing in the rain
It's teeming down on me
Cats & dogs
I want to be free.
I'm standing in the rain
Doing my thing
I'm trying my best
What does it bring?
I'm standing in the rain
Getting soaking wet
I'm doing my best
But what does it get?
The good intentions and the pain
Lay drowned now in the pouring rain
I tried to be so good this time
But here I am under the sky.
The good intentions and the pain
Lay drowned now in the pouring rain.
The lyrics to Electric Light Orchestra Part II's song "Standin' in the Rain" convey a sense of loneliness, exhaustion, and frustration. The repetition of the phrase "I'm standing in the rain" emphasizes the singer's feelings of being stuck in a difficult situation, unable to move forward. The line "People rushing by, wish they could hear my song" suggests a desire for connection with others, but the pouring rain serves as a barrier that prevents this connection from happening.
The second half of the song takes a slightly darker turn, with the lyrics "The good intentions and the pain lay drowned now in the pouring rain" suggesting a sense of hopelessness and defeat. The singer has tried to do the right thing, but their efforts have been washed away by the rain. The final line "But here I am under the sky" suggests a resignation to the circumstances, a recognition that sometimes we are powerless to change our situation.
Overall, the lyrics to "Standin' in the Rain" are a poignant reflection on the struggles of life, and the way that outside forces can sometimes conspire to keep us from achieving our goals.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm standing in the rain
I am currently standing outside, unprotected from the rain
I'm waiting all alone
I am waiting for someone or something, and I am alone in doing so
I'm so tired
I am extremely fatigued, physically and/or emotionally
I want to go home
I desire to return to my place of residence or a place where I feel comfortable and safe
Getting soaking wet
The rain is saturating my clothing and body, making me completely wet
I'm doing my best
I am trying my hardest to achieve a goal or complete a task
But what do I get?
I am not receiving the results or recognition that I believe I deserve
Can't seem to get along
I am having difficulty connecting or cooperating with others
People rushing by
Others around me are moving quickly and not paying attention to my presence or needs
Wish they could hear my song
I wish that I had a platform to express my thoughts, feelings or talents
It's teeming down on me
The rain is falling heavily and consistently upon me
Cats & dogs
The rain is coming down in heavy amounts, similar to how cats and dogs might fall from the sky
I want to be free
I desire to be released from my current circumstances or restrictions
Doing my thing
I am going about my business or completing tasks independently
What does it bring?
I am unsure of what outcomes or results my actions will bring
The good intentions and the pain
My sincere motives to do well and my struggles to do so
Lay drowned now in the pouring rain
My positive intentions and my negative emotions towards my circumstances are overwhelmed by the rain
I tried to be so good this time
I attempted to be better or improve myself this time around
But here I am under the sky
Despite my efforts, I am still exposed to the elements and life's challenges
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JEFF LYNNE
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@K1Nd0m
Lyrics for the song, and for when I'm singin in the shower :
I'm standing in the rain
I'm waiting all alone
I'm so tired
I want to go home.
I'm standing in the rain
Getting soaking wet
I'm doing my best
But what do I get?
I'm standing in the rain
Can't seem to get along
People rushing by
Wish they could hear my song.
I'm standing in the rain
It's teeming down on me
Cats & dogs
I want to be free.
I'm standing in the rain
Doing my thing
I'm trying my best
What does it bring?
I'm standing in the rain
Getting soaking wet
I'm doing my best
But what do I get?
The good intentions and the pain
Lay drowned now in the pouring rain
I tried to be so good this time
But here I am under the sky.
The good intentions and the pain
Lay drowned now in the pouring rain.
@tropicwave1
Standin’ in the Rain
Electric Light Orchestra
Album: Out of the Blue
[Intro]
Concerto for a rainy day
Hey!
Rain, rain, rain, rain
Rain, rain, rain, rain
Rain, rain, rain, rain
Ah!
Rainy day, rainy day
[Chorus]
I'm standin' in the rain
I'm waiting all alone
I'm so tired
I wanna go home
I'm standin' in the rain
Getting soaking wet
I'm doin' my best
But what do I get?
[Verse 1]
I'm standin' in the rain
Can't seem to get along (Ah-ah-ah)
Oh, people rushing by (People rushing by)
Wish they could hear my song
[Verse 2]
I'm standin' in the rain
It's teeming down on me (Hey)
Cats and dogs
Hey, I wanna be free
[Chorus]
I'm standin' in the rain
Doin' my thing
I'm trying my best
But what does it bring?
I'm standing in the rain
Getting soaking wet
I'm doing my best
But what do I get?
Oh!
[Bridge]
The good intentions and the pain
Lay drowned now in the pouring rain
I tried to be so good this time
But here I am under the sky
The good intentions and the pain
Lay drowned now in the pouring rain
[Outro]
Rainy day, rainy day
@classicrockfan8034
Best Double Album of all time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Long live Jeff Lynne's ELO!
@h0gwartz
especially this side of one of the albums called concerto for a rainy day. It's the best full side of an LP ever with the possible exception of Abbey Road's medley
@stevetrivago
No doubt.. E L O are definitely from somewhere else 🪐 .. nothing that good can come from earth 🌏 without flaws
@caroleann_2142
OOTB.& SECONDS OUT OH YEAH❤🎉🎉🎉
@donlunn792
We must never forget the amazing orchestration by Louis Clark,I think that this provided the ELO sound. Louis died in February 2021. Fantastic Musician. RIP Louis.
@jeffleonhardt7173
Thank you for pointing this out. I had no idea...
@thermidor2595
I often listen to Standin' in the rain, as do my neighbors.
@tamathawalden2037
😂 oldy but goody !
@tamathawalden2037
& I mean ur joke 🤣
@johnfloyd4166
Ha ha..❤