Tears Are Only Rain
Hank Thompson And His Brazos Valley Boys Lyrics
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That tears are only rain to make love grow
Kiss her tenderly tell her that you love her so
For tears are only rain to make love grow
Anyone can plant a seed but everybody knows
It needs both sun and rain before it blooms into a rose
When your lover cries hold her close and whisper low
That tears are only rain to make love grow(Tears are only rain to make love grow)
When your lover smiles let her set your heart aglow
But don't forsake her when she's feeling low
Hold her to your heart dry her eyes and let her know
That tears are only rain to make love grow
She may smile because she knows your love is deep and true
But when she sheds a tears it may be cause of you
When your lover cries tell her that you love her so
For tears are only rain to make love grow
In this song, Hank Thompson advises a listener on how to handle their lover's emotions. Specifically, he is talking about when the lover is crying. He suggests holding her close and whispering that tears are only rain to make love grow. He also suggests that the listener kiss their lover and tell her that they love her. He repeats the idea that tears are necessary for growth by comparing it to the growth of a rose, which needs both sun and rain. Additionally, he mentions that when the lover is feeling good, the listener should allow her happiness to make them feel happy too. But when the lover is sad, the listener should support her and let her know that their love will continue to grow. Finally, Hank suggests that if the lover is crying because of the listener, they should express their love so that the tears are only rain for their love to grow.
Line by Line Meaning
When your lover cries hold her close and whisper low
In times of distress or sadness, hold your partner close and offer comfort
That tears are only rain to make love grow
Assure your partner that tears and hard times can strengthen a relationship
Kiss her tenderly tell her that you love her so
Offer affection and reiterate your love during tough times
Anyone can plant a seed but everybody knows
Planting a seed is easy but nurturing it takes time and care
It needs both sun and rain before it blooms into a rose
A relationship needs both good times and hard times to flourish
When your lover smiles let her set your heart aglow
Celebrate your partner's happy moments and let them bring joy to your own life
But don't forsake her when she's feeling low
Be there for your partner during both good and bad times
Hold her to your heart dry her eyes and let her know
Offer comfort and support during moments of sadness
She may smile because she knows your love is deep and true
Your partner may feel loved and secure in the relationship
But when she sheds a tears it may be cause of you
Your actions or behavior may have caused your partner's sadness
When your lover cries tell her that you love her so
Reiterate your love and offer emotional support during difficult times
For tears are only rain to make love grow
Remind your partner that challenges can strengthen a relationship
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WELDEN ALLARD, JOHNNY HATHCOCK
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