Umbrellas
Free Design Lyrics


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I'm walking down the street in the rain, my umbrella high above my head,
High above my head.
Puddles along the wet sidewalks and gutters, (pitter patter)
Rain lightly falling from the sky (pitter patter)
Rain lightly falling from the sky.

Red and green and free design,
Umbrellas are in bloom, nourished by the rain.

I'm walking down the street in the rain, my umbrella high above my head,
High above my head.

Though the clouds, the blackness and rain
I see the lightning strike as though it were pain.
Rain falling hard on a sea of umbrellas,
A colorful bottomless ocean.
Then the wind it blows and it blows,
I see the umbrellas bend, they creak and they groan.
Gusting down alleys and through streets of cars
Causing unbottled unspent commotion.

I spy a patch of blue through a cloud,
A patch of blue through a shroud.




Hopefully umbrellas hide and shrink and close
As the noonday sun peeks through the clouds.

Overall Meaning

The song "Umbrellas" by Free Design is a tribute to the simple but beautiful things in life. At its core, the song is about finding joy in the rain and seeing the beauty in the world around us. The lyrics describe a person walking down the street on a rainy day, with their umbrella held high above their head. They take in the sights and sounds of the rain, the puddles on the sidewalk, and the gentle patter of drops falling from the sky.


As the song progresses, the lyrics become more poetic and introspective, reflecting on the power and beauty of nature. The singer sees the lightning strike through the clouds, and is struck by the way it seems to symbolize pain. They also observe the sea of umbrellas around them, marveling at the way they create a colorful and bottomless ocean. When they spy a patch of blue sky through the clouds, they feel a sense of hope and renewal.


Overall, "Umbrellas" is a lovely song that captures the simple pleasures of life and the beauty of nature. It encourages listeners to slow down and appreciate the world around them, even on the rainiest of days.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm walking down the street in the rain, my umbrella high above my head,
I'm sheltering myself from the rain with my umbrella while walking down this rain-washed path.


High above my head.
I'm holding up my umbrella above my head so it doesn't interfere with my path as I walk along the street.


Puddles along the wet sidewalks and gutters, (pitter patter)
I can hear the sound of my steps as I walk along the wet sidewalks and gutters, occasionally stepping in puddles.


Rain lightly falling from the sky (pitter patter)
The rain is gently falling from the sky, making a soft, pitter-patter sound as it hits the ground.


Red and green and free design,
The umbrella is colorful and beautifully designed, blooming under the rain's nourishing touch.


Umbrellas are in bloom, nourished by the rain.
The rain is providing nourishment to the umbrellas, making them appear as blooming flowers.


Though the clouds, the blackness and rain
Despite the dark and cloudy weather, and the pouring rain, I can still see ahead of me.


I see the lightning strike as though it were pain.
As I'm walking, I see the lightning strike and it looks like it causes a lot of pain and suffering, like a sudden jolt.


Rain falling hard on a sea of umbrellas,
The rain is heavily pouring down onto a lot of umbrellas in the street.


A colorful bottomless ocean.
It looks like the umbrellas under the rain make up an endless sea of colors.


Then the wind it blows and it blows,
Suddenly, there is a gust of strong wind that keeps blowing and blowing.


I see the umbrellas bend, they creak and they groan.
The umbrellas are struggling to remain open against the strong winds, and I can hear the sound of the fabric bending and creaking.


Gusting down alleys and through streets of cars
The wind is blowing through alleys, streets, and cars, causing chaos and confusion.


Causing unbottled unspent commotion.
The wind is creating havoc, causing things to become unbalanced, and putting things into disarray.


I spy a patch of blue through a cloud,
Despite the dark and gloomy weather, I see a patch of blue peeking through the clouds.


A patch of blue through a shroud.
This small patch of blue is like a ray of hope shining through the darkness and covering of the clouds.


Hopefully umbrellas hide and shrink and close
With the patch of blue, hopefully, people will start shading their umbrellas and keep them closed as the sun is starting to shine through.


As the noonday sun peeks through the clouds.
The sun is starting to shine through the clouds, indicating that daytime is continuing despite the gloomy weather conditions.




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