Here Comes The Sun
George Harrison with Eric Clapton and his band Lyrics
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And that rain stops beatin' on my window pane
When the sun comes out
There'll be bluebirds 'round my door, singin' like they did before
That ol' storm broke out
And my man/gal walked off and left me in the rain
Though he's/she's gone I doubt
Love is funny, it's not always peaches, cream and honey
Just when everything looked bright and sunny
Suddenly the cyclone came, I'll never be the same
Til that sun comes out
And the rain stops beatin' on my window pane
If my heart holds out
Let it rain and let it pour, it may not be long before
There's a knockin' at my door
Then you'll know the one I love walked in
When the sun comes out
These lyrics are about the hope that comes with the return of the sun after a storm, both literally and metaphorically. The singer is going through a tough time - their significant other has left them - and they find comfort in the knowledge that the sun will eventually come out again. They reminisce about happier times when bluebirds sang outside their door, and express their belief that their loved one will return. The lyrics acknowledge the turmoil that comes with love, but ultimately celebrate the power of hope and the promise of renewed joy.
George Harrison would likely appreciate the theme of hope in these lyrics, as it aligns with his spiritual beliefs. The use of natural imagery to represent emotional states is also a common feature of Harrison's songwriting. Additionally, the focus on the cyclical nature of life and the idea that bad times can be followed by good times is a recurring motif in Harrison's work, particularly in songs like "Here Comes the Sun."
Line by Line Meaning
When the sun comes out
I look forward to the time when the sun comes out
And that rain stops beatin' on my window pane
I am excited for the moment when the rain stops hitting against my window
When the sun comes out
I am hopeful for the future when the sun comes out
There'll be bluebirds 'round my door, singin' like they did before
I expect that when the sun comes out there will be bluebirds singing at my doorstep, just like in the past
That ol' storm broke out
There was a big storm and it caused trouble for me
And my man/gal walked off and left me in the rain
My significant other left me during the storm and I was left alone
Though he's/she's gone I doubt
I have some doubts about whether my significant other will stay gone
If he'll/she'll stay away for good,
I wonder if my partner will leave me permanently
I'd stop livin' if he/she should
If my significant other leaves me permanently, I don't know if I could continue living
Love is funny, it's not always peaches, cream and honey
Love is unpredictable and not always perfect
Just when everything looked bright and sunny
Right when everything appeared to be going well
Suddenly the cyclone came, I'll never be the same
Unexpectedly, something disastrous happened and it has changed me forever
Til that sun comes out
Until the sun comes out, I am waiting and hoping
And the rain stops beatin' on my window pane
I just want the rain to stop striking my window so I can feel calm again
If my heart holds out
If I can survive the heartache and struggles that come with waiting
Let it rain and let it pour, it may not be long before
Even if it continues raining, it might not be much longer before
There's a knockin' at my door
Someone might come knocking at my door soon, bringing good news
Then you'll know the one I love walked in
If someone knocks on my door, it might be the person I love coming back to me
When the sun comes out
All my anxieties and fears will be quelled when the sun comes out
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., S.A. MUSIC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: HAROLD ARLEN, TED KOEHLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DandyDizzy
I ALWAYS smile when I see George smile at 0:14.
@FotodeanimenoperfiI
Carai, 9 anos atrás
@Eu.Ronaldo
@@FotodeanimenoperfiI Né, tb pensei isso
@mr.strange2339
One of the best people in music history
@lianamontanari6253
Non spezzate il brano
@lianamontanari6253
Il brano si interrompe : ripristinatelo!!!
@everythingman987
Pete Ham and Badfinger don’t get the recognition they deserve. Incredible group.
@eriktrevino6115
Rest in peace to both of these gentlemen
@02pongprabyunchalam29
Did I just see Jesus and Isaac Newton performing one of my favourite song?
@that1monk
🤣i am not the only one.