I Can Stand a Little Rain
Esther Phillips Lyrics


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I can stand a little rain,
I can stand a little rain,
I can stand a little rain,
Ooh, I can stand a little pain,
But when the rain comes up through the floorboards,
I can stand a little rest!

I can stand a little sorrow,
I can stand it until tomorrow,
I can stand a little sighin',
Oh, just another taste of lyin'!

Oh, I can stand a little love,
I feel I can stand a little love,
And when I'm on my bicycle ride,
I can stand another test.

And I mean it, mean it for ever!
And I can make it, make it,
I said make it somethin' more, oooh-ooh!




Made it before,
Yeah, I'm gonna make it some more!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Esther Phillips's song I Can Stand a Little Rain express the resilience and determination of the singer in the face of difficult times. The repeated refrain "I can stand a little rain" represents the idea that the singer can handle whatever life throws at her, even if it can be painful. She acknowledges that life is full of difficulties and challenges, and she accepts that the rain may come, but she is not going to let it bring her down.


The second verse talks about how the singer can handle sorrow and lying, but that doesn't mean it doesn't affect her. She can stand it until tomorrow, but eventually, she needs a break from it. Even in the midst of love, which can be joyous and amazing, the singer knows that life is about endurance and testing oneself, which she can handle. Ultimately, the song is about perseverance, the ability to keep going no matter what happens.


Overall, the lyrics to I Can Stand a Little Rain are about having the courage to face the difficulties that come with life, whether it's pain, sorrow, or love. The song is a testament to the human spirit, which can endure even the toughest of situations.


Line by Line Meaning

I can stand a little rain,
I am capable of enduring difficult times and hardships in my life.


I can stand a little pain,
I can tolerate physical and emotional pain to some extent.


But when the rain comes up through the floorboards,
However, when problems and difficulties arise unexpectedly and from multiple sources, it's too much to handle.


I can stand a little rest!
I need a break to rest and recover from the difficulties I'm facing.


I can stand a little sorrow,
I can handle feelings of sadness and grief.


I can stand it until tomorrow,
I can tolerate these emotions for a limited time.


I can stand a little sighin',
I can deal with expressing my sadness through sighs.


Oh, just another taste of lyin'!
But I cannot tolerate any more lies or false promises.


Oh, I can stand a little love,
I am open to and capable of experiencing love.


I feel I can stand a little love,
I believe that I can handle the emotional intensity of a loving relationship.


And when I'm on my bicycle ride,
During times when I feel like I'm in control and can move forward.


I can stand another test.
I can handle new challenges and obstacles thrown my way.


And I mean it, mean it for ever!
I am serious and committed to my beliefs and feelings.


And I can make it, make it,
I have the ability to succeed and overcome challenges.


I said make it somethin' more, oooh-ooh!
I want to turn my difficulties and hardships into something meaningful and positive.


Made it before,
I have faced and overcome difficulties in the past.


Yeah, I'm gonna make it some more!
I am confident that I will continue to overcome any challenges I face in the future.




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"I Can Stand A Little Rain"

I can stand a little rain
I can stand a little rain
I can stand a little rain
I can stand a little pain
But when the rain comes to the floorboards
I can stand a little rest

I can stand a little sorrow
I can stand it till tomorrow
I can stand a little strife
Just another taste of life
I can stand a little love
I can stand a little love

But when I'm on my last go-round
I can stand another test
I can stand another test
Cause I've made it before
And I can make it some more

I've made it before
And I know I can make it some more

Made it before
And I know I can make it some more
Made it before
And I know I can make it some more

I've made it before
I can make it some more



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@mustertherohirrim7315

Level 10 absolute soul.

@anidgomes2380

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@lastrada52

Great, great brass backup. Esther has a peculiar voice but that's what her charm is all about. She has been around for years and is never disappointing.

@oswaldoyaselli6195

lo mejor de hace 40 aΓ±os

@slofootcrofoot

My song since the late 70's...

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lo mas comercial

@chimpsnaps

Love this track, just beautiful...

@oswaldoyaselli6195

musica de los 70

@baidawibai

i have this vinyl.. sampled it for a track. such a big tune

@SoulKingBK

I want that effect

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