Box of Rain
Grateful Dead Lyrics
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Any morning, any evening, any day
Maybe the sun is shining
Birds are winging or rain is falling from a heavy sky
What do you want me to do
To do for you to see you through?
For this is all a dream we dreamed
Walk out of any doorway
Feel your way, feel your way like the day before
Maybe you'll find direction
Around some corner where it's been waiting to meet you
What do you want me to do
To watch for you while you were sleeping?
Then please don't be surprised
When you find me dreaming too
Look into any eyes, you find by you
You can see clear to another day
Maybe been seen before
Through other eyes on other days while going home
What do you want me to do
To do for you to see you through?
It's all a dream we dreamed
One afternoon long ago
Walk into splintered sunlight
Inch your way through dead dreams to another land
Maybe you're tired and broken
Your tongue is twisted with words half spoken
And thoughts unclear
What do you want me to do
To do for you to see you through
A box of rain will ease the pain
And love will see you through
Just a box of rain
Wind and water
Believe it if you need it
If you don't, just pass it on
Sun and shower
Wind and rain
In and out the window like a moth before a flame
And it's just a box of rain
I don't know who put it there
Believe it if you need it
Or leave it if you dare
And it's just a box of rain
Or a ribbon for your hair
Such a long long time to be gone
And a short time to be there
"Box of Rain" by Grateful Dead appears to express the essence of life, from a ray of sunshine to a heavy downpour. It demonstrates the world's natural elements and encourages the listener to observe and appreciate nature's beauty. The song's titular "box of rain" suggests that life, too, has its ups and downs, and we can survive and appreciate it all, stress-free, with some support from loved ones. The first verse encourages us to consider the world's natural elements and our reactions to them. The second stanza is contemplative, urging us to trust in ourselves and find our direction. The third paragraph acknowledges the weariness and doubt that life can bring while urging joy in what is left of our existence.
The fourth verse is the song's most intimate and compassionate: Here, Garcia's love and concern for his dying friend Phil Lesh, who was going through an extremely difficult period, is evident. The lyric painting a picture of a bedside vigil and the singer urging his friend to "sleep and be at peace" even if he can't "dream," says everything there is to say about friendship and human connection. The notoriously flawed recording quality of Anthem of the Sun imparts a vulnerable innocence to these tracks, endowing them with perfect poignancy. When Garcia asks sweetly of his friend, "What do you want me to do/To do for you to see you through?" the question is so heartfelt that the listener wants the answer as much as Lesh presumably did.
Line by Line Meaning
Look out of any window
Take a moment to observe your surroundings
Any morning, any evening, any day
It doesn't matter when or where you choose to look
Maybe the sun is shining
It could be a beautiful day
Birds are winging or rain is falling from a heavy sky
Nature is unpredictable and ever-changing
What do you want me to do
How can I assist you?
To do for you to see you through?
What can I do to help you get through difficult times?
For this is all a dream we dreamed
Life is fleeting and passes by quickly
One afternoon long ago
It seems like just yesterday
Walk out of any doorway
Take a chance and embark on a new adventure
Feel your way, feel your way like the day before
Take it step by step, learning and growing as you go
Maybe you'll find direction
Perhaps you'll discover your path in life
Around some corner where it's been waiting to meet you
It may be a surprise, but your destiny is waiting for you
Look into any eyes, you find by you
Establish a connection with those around you
You can see clear to another day
You can envision a brighter tomorrow
Maybe been seen before
This feeling may not be new
Through other eyes on other days while going home
Others have experienced similar feelings and gone through similar struggles
Walk into splintered sunlight
Embrace new opportunities and experiences
Inch your way through dead dreams to another land
Push past the past and move forward towards your future
Maybe you're tired and broken
You may be worn out and struggling
Your tongue is twisted with words half spoken
Perhaps you're having difficulty expressing yourself
And thoughts unclear
Your mind may be clouded and uncertain
A box of rain will ease the pain
Love can heal and make things better
And love will see you through
Love gives us hope and strength to persevere
Just a box of rain
Love is simple, yet powerful
Wind and water
Love is fluid and ever-changing
Believe it if you need it
Love is real and can help you through hardship
If you don't, just pass it on
If you don't need love at this time, share it with others who may
Sun and shower
Love brings both warmth and renewal
Wind and rain
Love can weather any storm
In and out the window like a moth before a flame
Love is unpredictable and all-consuming
I don't know who put it there
The origins of love are mysterious
Or leave it if you dare
You can choose to accept or reject love
Or a ribbon for your hair
Love can be a simple accessory to life
Such a long long time to be gone
Life is fleeting and time passes quickly
And a short time to be there
We should cherish and make the most of our time on earth
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Philip Lesh, Robert C. Hunter
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@weoninteresante
Lyrics:
Look out of any window
Any morning, any evening, any day
Maybe the sun is shining
Birds are winging, no rain is falling from a heavy sky
What do you want me to do
To do for you to see you through?
For this is all a dream we dreamed one afternoon long ago
Walk out of any doorway
Feel your way like the day before
Maybe you'll find direction
Around some corner where it's been waiting to meet you
What do you want me to do
To watch for you while you're sleeping?
Then please don't be surprised when you find me dreaming too
Look into any eyes you find by you;
you can see clear to another day
Maybe been seen before
Through other eyes on other days while going home
What do you want me to do
To do for you to see you through?
It's all a dream we dreamed one afternoon long ago
Walk into splintered sunlight
Inch your way through dead dreams to another land
Maybe you're tired and broken
Your tongue is twisted with words half spoken and thoughts unclear
What do you want me to do
To do for you, to see you through?
A box of rain will ease the pain and love will see you through
Just a box of rain, wind and water
Believe it if you need it, if you don't just pass it on
Sun and shower, wind and rain
In and out the window like a moth before a flame
And it's just a box of rain, I don't know who put it there
Believe it if you need it or leave it if you dare
And it's just a box of rain, or a ribbon for your hair
Such a long, long time to be gone and a short time to be there
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@MrTallship
My sister was a Deadhead. She died last Tuesday and this song both rips me up and fills me with love.
@goldpet66
I'm so very sorry. This song has eased a lot of pain for me in my life. My sincerest wish is that it eases some pain for you too. With deepest sympathy.
@mikededhead4690
My condolences 🙏
@maureensercu1343
❤️
@daniellegerlinger5502
Very sorry …. I lost my sister last year❤️
@margaretjonescallahan2618
🌞🙏
@semajnosnibor17
Lost my mum to illness when I was 16. This was the one song she specifically requested to be played at her funeral. It’s been 16 years now. I miss you mumma.
@WW-kk7dw
I’m sure your mom is right above you at this very second smiling. Life is tough. Thanks for sharing.
@joseflemire4284
Its a beautiful dream..and she never left..she is in your heart
@PeterMacKenna-lu9bw
I'm sorry