Rainy Days
Guster Lyrics


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I will dig a hole
Save my pennies for a rainy day
I will dig a hole
Saving pennies for a rainy day
I'm not scared
I will build a wall
Sensing trouble from a mile away
I will build a wall
Saw it coming from a mile away
I'm not scared
I'm not scared
Try wearin' your insides out
I don't even try, I know I have seen the best I'll have
I don't even try
I will just play dumb
I won't hear a single word that's said
I will bite my tongue
Never sing another song again
I'm not scared
I'm not scared
Try wearing your insides out
I don't even try, I know I have seen the best I'll have
I don't even try
Never been one to take my chances
I don't even try
Clouds are coming
Air get's heavy
Looks like trouble on a rainy day
Sun starts sinking
Can't see my shadow
Looks likes trouble on a rainy day
Holes uncovered




Walls will crumble
All spells trouble on a rainy day

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Guster's song Rainy Day are reflective of a person who is in a state of emotional turmoil or is anticipating a difficult situation. The singer in the song is preparing for the worst, by digging a hole and saving pennies for a rainy day, building a wall to sense trouble from a mile away, and biting their tongue to avoid confrontation. Despite their preparations, they seem to be afraid and try to wear their insides out. This could indicate that the character is struggling with a personal issue that they are trying to keep hidden or are simply feeling exhausted.


The lines, "I don't even try, I know I have seen the best I'll have" may suggest that the singer has given up on achieving success or happiness and has accepted their current state. The chorus, "I'm not scared," is repeated multiple times in the song, perhaps as a form of encouragement to themselves or to convince the listener that they are not scared of what's to come.


The final lines in the song appear to confirm their fears, as the clouds are coming, the air gets heavy, and it looks like trouble on a rainy day. This could signify that the situation they've been preparing for has finally arrived, and their efforts were not enough to prevent it.


Overall, the lyrics to Rainy Day paint a picture of someone struggling to cope with an impending difficult situation or personal struggle. The imagery used, such as digging a hole, building a wall, and biting their tongue, convey a sense of helplessness and desperation. The repeated chorus of "I'm not scared" offers a glimmer of hope or determination in the face of adversity, but the ominous final verse suggests that perhaps their fears were warranted after all.


Line by Line Meaning

I will dig a hole
I will save money for unforeseen hardships


Save my pennies for a rainy day
Save money for unexpected financial emergencies


Saving pennies for a rainy day
Accumulating a safety net for unpredictable times


I'm not scared
I'm not afraid


I will build a wall
I will protect myself from potential harm


Sensing trouble from a mile away
Anticipating danger from far off


Saw it coming from a mile away
Knew of the danger long before it manifested


I'm not scared
I'm not afraid


Try wearin' your insides out
Exhausting oneself physically and emotionally


I don't even try, I know I have seen the best I'll have
Understanding that one will not always have ideal outcomes


I will just play dumb
I will pretend ignorance


I won't hear a single word that's said
I will not listen to the opinions of others


I will bite my tongue
I will refrain from speaking my thoughts


Never sing another song again
Not wanting to express oneself or create art


Never been one to take my chances
Not one to take risks


Clouds are coming
An overcast sky is approaching


Air get's heavy
The atmosphere becomes dense with moisture


Looks like trouble on a rainy day
A challenging situation is about to occur


Sun starts sinking
The sun approaches the horizon


Can't see my shadow
The sunset blocks my silhouette


Holes uncovered
The uncovered holes pose a risk


Walls will crumble
The walls will not provide protection forever


All spells trouble on a rainy day
All of these signs point to imminent difficulties




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RYAN MILLER, ADAM S. GARDNER, BRIAN A. ROSENWORCEL

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@loveforabird

lyrics


I will dig a hole , save my pennies for a rainy day
I will dig a hole, saving pennies for a rainy day
I'm not scared
I will build a wall sensing trouble from a mile away
I will build a wall saw it coming from a mile away
I'm not scared. I'm not scared


Try, when you're insides out, I don't even try, I know I have seen the best I'll have.
I don't even try.
I will just play dumb, I won't hear a single word that's said
I won't bite my tongue, never sing another song again.
I'm not scared, I'm not scared.
Try, when my inside's out I don't even try I know, I've seen the best I have so I don't even try knowing I can take my chances, I don't even try.


Clouds are coming air gets heavy looks like trouble on a rainy day
Sun start singing, can't see my shadow looks like trouble on a rainy day
holes uncover, walls will crumble, all spells trouble on a rainy day



@happiness8535

I will dig a hole
Save my pennies for a rainy day
I will dig a hole
Savin' pennies for a rainy day
I'm not scared
I will build a wall
Sensin' trouble from a mile away
I will build a wall
Saw it comin' from a mile away
I'm not scared, I'm not scared
Try when your inside's out
I don't even try
I know I have seen the best I'll have
I don't even try
I will just play dumb
I won't hear a single word that's said
And I will bite my tongue
Never sing another song again
I'm not scared, I'm not scared
Try when my inside's out
I don't even try
I know I have seen the best I'll have
I don't even try
Never been one to take my chances
I don't even try
Clouds are comin', air gets heavy
Looks like trouble on a rainy day
Sun starts sinkin', can't see my shadow
Looks like trouble on a rainy day
Holes uncovered, walls will crumble
All spells trouble on a rainy day



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@ClassicKrusty

Memories of the movie Life as a House coursing through me..=)

@whitneyvankirk7702

KlassicKrusty yessss!!! <3

@the-kid4587

Life as a house, one of my favorite movies. One of my favorite songs. "All spells trouble on a Rainy Day". #Lifeasahouse

@nickclark18

Amanda McKinney talk to me Amanda maybe we can life as a house and chill

@k.h.4757

Have you ever noticed that the name of the dog in that movie is called Guster

@HunterJumper-sf8cb

I firmly believe and will always believe that Hayden Christensen was cheated out of that Golden Globe he was nominated for! He should have gotten it.

@AnnCurry-dh8xe

I heard it in that movie!!! I know I'm WAAAY late on a reply LOL!! But, yeah... Great movie! Hayden Christensen was incredible in it!!! I think he would have had a huge career if it weren't for the Star Wars movies.. :( I had such a big crush on him when I saw Life As A House!! He is was SO beautiful and raw in it!

@thatbobusguy

This is absolutely golden. The progression of the music along with the lyrics. An amazing ride when listening to this track. Absolutely amazing and should be up there and love by anyone who appreciates Mad World.

@loveforabird

lyrics


I will dig a hole , save my pennies for a rainy day
I will dig a hole, saving pennies for a rainy day
I'm not scared
I will build a wall sensing trouble from a mile away
I will build a wall saw it coming from a mile away
I'm not scared. I'm not scared


Try, when you're insides out, I don't even try, I know I have seen the best I'll have.
I don't even try.
I will just play dumb, I won't hear a single word that's said
I won't bite my tongue, never sing another song again.
I'm not scared, I'm not scared.
Try, when my inside's out I don't even try I know, I've seen the best I have so I don't even try knowing I can take my chances, I don't even try.


Clouds are coming air gets heavy looks like trouble on a rainy day
Sun start singing, can't see my shadow looks like trouble on a rainy day
holes uncover, walls will crumble, all spells trouble on a rainy day

@roberthagen24

I don't even try, I know I have seen the best that I'll have, I don't even try... ;-)

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