Blue Rain
Glenn Miller & His Orchestra (vocal by ?) Lyrics
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But when you return there'll be a rainbow
After the blue, blue rain
And there's a blue star
Looking down asking where you are
But when you return there'll be a sunbeam
Hiding the blue, blue star
Skies will be much brighter than they were before
Then there'll be no more blue rain
Just the sound of my heart's refrain
Singing like a million little blue birds
After the blue, blue rain
The lyrics of Glenn Miller's song Blue Rain portray a feeling of sadness and longing for the return of someone special. The blue rain falling on the window pane symbolizes the tears shed because of the absence of the loved one. However, the lyrics offer hope that with the person's return, there will be a rainbow and a sunbeam, hiding the blue star looking down and asking where that person is. The imagery of a brighter sky and the sound of the heart singing like a million little blue birds convey a feeling of joy and happiness that the presence of the loved one brings.
Overall, the lyrics of Blue Rain convey the ups and downs of life, from the sadness of the blue rain to the beauty of the rainbow, the sunbeam, and the bright sky, which are all representative of the waves of life that we all encounter. The lyrics assure that the blue rain will eventually pass, and the joyous feelings that come with the return of love will make everything better.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue Rain, falling down on my window pane
It is raining heavily and the singer is watching it happen from inside the house, looking through a window.
But when you return there'll be a rainbow
The singer believes that the rain will eventually stop and go away, and when the person they're waiting for returns, something good will happen (like a rainbow in the sky).
After the blue, blue rain
Once the heavy rain has passed and things have calmed down.
And there's a blue star
The artist can see a blue star in the sky - this could be seen as a symbol of hope or a sense of longing.
Looking down asking where you are
The artist imagines that the star is asking about the whereabouts of the person they're waiting for.
But when you return there'll be a sunbeam
Just as the singer believes that things will improve when the rain stops and a rainbow appears, they also believe that with the arrival of the person they're waiting for, things will become more bright and sunny.
Hiding the blue, blue star
In the brighter light of a sunbeam, the blue star will be less visible and less significant.
Skies will be much brighter than they were before
When the person the artist is waiting for arrives, everything will become much better - this could refer to the weather or more metaphorical things like mood or outlook on life.
When you and love come strolling through the door
The artist is expecting the arrival of the person they love, and using the idea of 'strolling through the door' as a metaphor for this return.
Then there'll be no more blue rain
Once the waiting is over, and the person has returned, there will no longer be a reason for sadness or anxiety.
Just the sound of my heart's refrain
The singer's heart will be singing and overflowing with happiness as a result of the long-awaited return.
Singing like a million little blue birds
The artist's heart's song is strong and resonant, much like the sound of many birds singing at once.
After the blue, blue rain
The idea of things being much better after a difficult or sad period - in this case, the heavy rain.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHNNY MERCER, JIMMY VAN HEUSEN
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@corazon6325
This has to be one of my top 3 Miller songs! What an amazing start it has, it instantly sets me in the mood to feel nostalgic! A shame it’s been forgotten to time almost .
@mabel8179
The orchestration is gorgeous!
@micolsen9824
Ray Eberle delivers the goods.
@Bill.G
Fabulous recording of a great composition.
@swingman5635
A wise choice for Victor. This has long been a favorite of mine, thanks to the wartime reissue.
@td3993
This was re-issued as the flipside of Caribbean Clipper, and well suited for re-release during the war.
@jesusjimenez2421
Esta si era música de las grandes bandas de los 40 a k tiempos aquellos k ya no volverán
@josevidal1840
Maravillosa melodía vuela en el infinito azul del tiempo incontenible
@jesusjimenez2421
Música de mi época
@banbi2793
It is typical grate Miller sound !