Sunshine After The Rain
Elkie Brooks Lyrics


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Everywhere I go
I see a face we used to know
I pass a place we used to go
When you were mine
Since you went away
My heart's not free
It keeps raining down on me
Will there be a day
When the sun will shine

I want to see the sunshine after the rain
I want to see bluebirds flying over the mountains again
Sunshine after the rain
Oh where is the silver lining shining at the rainbow's end

When I hear your name
I start to cry, each day's the same since your goodbye
It's like a game, forgetting you

Every night I pray
Tomorrow brings a sunny day and happy things
Just like the way it used to be for you and me
I want to see the sunshine after the rain
I want to see bluebirds flying over the mountain again
Sunshine after the rain
Oh where is the silver lining shining at the rainbow's end

Everywhere I go
I see a face we used to know
I pass a place we used to go
When you were mine
Since you went away
Since you went away
My heart's not free
It keeps on raining down on me
Will there be a day when the sun will shine

I want to see the sunshine after the rain
I want to see bluebirds flying over the mountains again
Sunshine after the rain
Oh where is the silver lining shining at the rainbow's end
Sunshine after the rain
I want to see bluebirds flying over the mountains again




Sunshine after the rain
Oh where is the silver lining shining at the rainbow's end

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Elkie Brooks's song "Sunshine After The Rain" tell a tale of heartbreak and longing for a brighter future. The singer of the song has lost someone important to them, and everywhere they go, they are reminded of the past. The rain serves as a metaphor for their sadness, as they wish for a day when the sun will shine once again.


The lyrics contain several images of hope and optimism, such as bluebirds flying over the mountains and a silver lining shining at the end of a rainbow. The singer's heart is not free since the departure of their loved one, and each day feels like a struggle to move on. They pray for a better tomorrow, one that resembles the happy times they once shared. The repetition of the chorus underscores the importance of this desire for a better future, as the singer longs to see the "sunshine after the rain."


Overall, the lyrics to "Sunshine After The Rain" capture the universal feeling of heartbreak and the longing for brighter days. The song's themes of hope and optimism resonate with listeners, reminding us all that even in the midst of sadness, there is still the possibility of a brighter future.


Line by Line Meaning

Everywhere I go
No matter where I look, everything reminds me of you


I see a face we used to know
I see familiar faces that we once knew together


I pass a place we used to go
I go to places we went to together, but now I go alone


When you were mine
When we were together, everything was better


Since you went away
After you left, my life became empty without you


My heart's not free
I can't move on, my heart is still attached to you


It keeps raining down on me
I feel sad and depressed all the time


Will there be a day
I wonder if there will ever be a day when I will be happy again


When the sun will shine
When everything will be bright and beautiful again


I want to see the sunshine after the rain
I hope to find happiness and warmth even after going through hard times


I want to see bluebirds flying over the mountains again
I want to find peace and hope again


Oh where is the silver lining shining at the rainbow's end
I hope to find something good after going through something difficult or painful


When I hear your name
Just hearing your name makes me feel sad and brings back painful memories


I start to cry, each day's the same since your goodbye
Every day feels the same, and I can't stop crying since you've left


It's like a game, forgetting you
It's hard to forget you, like it's a game that's impossible to win


Every night I pray
I pray that things will get better and I will find happiness again


Tomorrow brings a sunny day and happy things
I hope that tomorrow things will be better, and I will find joy in life once more


Just like the way it used to be for you and me
I hope to experience the same joy and love we once had together


Oh where is the silver lining shining at the rainbow's end
I hope that there is something good waiting for me after all the pain and sorrow




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ELLIE GREENWICH

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nelson holmes

My mother passed away from cancer in 1980 when I was only 7 and Elkie Brooks was her favorite singer. This song always reminds me of her even after all these years. Cheers for posting this quality version.

Fred Greenwood

No matter what I say will make it better I Lost my dad 23 year's ago and my mum 3 year's ago x

sam millar

My mum too! Hodgkins lymphoma…she’s been gone 8 years now. Elkie Brooks never fails to bring her close. As I’m typing I’m walking the dog on Aberdeen beach 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 with earphones and your comment was the first one. Coincidence? I don’t think so.

Lisa Bell

Me to but I was 19.xx

Hannah Nicholls

Lost my mum 10 years ago. Today would have been her birthday 💕 she loved Elkie Brooks too...

Den Tuffin

Saw Elkie live last week. Still singing exceptionally well at 76 years of age.

John Paterson

Best female blues singer ever...and elkie is still belting them out ♥️🎶

Anthony Raymond Bonney

I've been listening to Elkie Brooks since the 70's and her voice really has you captivated

Lewis Green

What a beautiful song❤️🇧🇷

David Walters

Way back kid good times x big time

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