crying in the rain
Flash Cadillac Lyrics
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The way my broken heart is hurting me
I've got my pride and I know how to hide
All the sorrow and pain
I'll do my crying in the rain
If I wait for cloudy skies
You won't know the rain from the tears in my eyes
So though the heartaches remain
I'll do my crying in the rain
Raindrops falling from heaven
Will never wash away my misery
But since we're not together
I'll wait for stormy weather
To hide these tears I hope you'll never see
Someday when my crying's done
I'm gonna wear a smile and walk in the sun
I may be a fool
But till then, darling, you'll never see me complain
I'll do my crying in the rain
I'll do my crying in the rain
I'll do my crying in the rain
I'll do my crying in the rain
The lyrics of Flash Cadillac's "Crying in the Rain" tell the story of a person who is trying to conceal the pain and sorrow of a broken heart. The singer refuses to let anyone see their broken heart but is also withholding their tears until they can cry in the rain. This line “I've got my pride and I know how to hide All the sorrow and pain,” highlights how the person is conscious of their appearance and image, and would rather suffer alone.
The chorus of "Crying in the Rain" expresses the person’s pain of unrequited love. The lyrics describe the fact that raindrops falling from heaven won't wash away the sorrow and misery of the broken-hearted person. The person knows that they still love the one who left them, but they refuse to show their vulnerability, “If I wait for cloudy skies You won't know the rain from the tears in my eyes.” The symbolism of rain washing away the pain doesn’t apply to the person’s situation as they are still without the person they love, and the rain cannot offer them any relief.
In the end, the person decides that someday they will walk in the sun with a smile on their face, without the pain of a broken heart. They know that they may act like a fool, but for the time being, they will continue to cry in the rain.
Overall, the lyrics of "Crying in the Rain" portray the pain of unrequited love, and the decision to keep it hidden until the person can deal with their pain, somberly accepting the separation.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll never let you see
I will not allow you to witness the turmoil within me
The way my broken heart is hurting me
There is unbearable emotional pain within me, but I will keep it hidden
I've got my pride and I know how to hide
I have my self-respect and I am skilled at concealing my innermost feelings
All the sorrow and pain
The agony and misery caused by our separation
I'll do my crying in the rain
I will shed my tears when I am alone and no one will see them
If I wait for cloudy skies
If I wait for sad times
You won't know the rain from the tears in my eyes
You will be unaware if I am shedding tears because of my own sadness or the rain
You'll never know that I still love you
I still harbor immense affection for you, but you are oblivious
So though the heartaches remain
Even though I am in emotional pain
I'll do my crying in the rain
I will continue to weep in solitude
Raindrops falling from heaven
The rain is a metaphor for my tears
Will never wash away my misery
My sufferings can never be erased by anything
But since we're not together
As long as we are apart
I'll wait for stormy weather
I'll wait for more reasons to weep in solitude
To hide these tears I hope you'll never see
I want to hide these tears away from your sight
Someday when my crying's done
One day when I am free from tears
I'm gonna wear a smile and walk in the sun
I'll grin and walk with happiness
I may be a fool
I might be a naive person
But till then, darling, you'll never see me complain
Until that day, you will never witness me moan or groan
I'll do my crying in the rain
I will always weep when no one is around
I'll do my crying in the rain
I will keep letting the tears roll down my eyes when it is raining
I'll do my crying in the rain
I will keep allowing the rain to mask my tears
I'll do my crying in the rain
I will keep my sadness to myself and let the raindrops drown my tears
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carole King, Howard Greenfield
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dan Knaup
This album was great and their next one, "No Face Like Chrome" was just as good. This band was fantastic.
Patrick Marchal
Great album, for sure!
thecountofbasie
Never heard the second unfortunately..."Sons Of The Beaches" I think was the only one I picked up when it came out...discovered this one well after the fact
Bachi Bouzouk
this one is the best. Recorded at Rockstar studios with Eddie Cochran sound enginer Stan Ross and produced by Kim Fowley
thecountofbasie
@Tyrol00 I was happily surprised when I tracked it down...some superb stuff...thanks for commenting
thecountofbasie
@eugenecraddock you're welcome...glad you liked it