Pennies For Heaven
Harry Lyrics


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Every time it rains, it rains pennies from heaven
Don't you know each cloud contains pennies from heaven?
You'll find your fortune's fallin' all over the town
Be sure that your umbrella is upside down

Trade them for a package of sunshine and flowers
If you want the things you love, you must have showers
So, when you hear it thunder, don't run under a tree
There'll be pennies from heaven for you and me

Every time, every time it rains, it's gonna rain pennies from heaven
Don't you know every cloud contains lots of pennies from heaven
You'll find your fortune's fallin', baby, all over the town
Be sure, be sure that your umbrella is upside down

Trade them for a package of sunshine and flowers
If you want the things you love, you've got to have showers




So, when you hear it thunder, don't run under a tree
There'll be pennies from heaven for you and me

Overall Meaning

The song Pennies From Heaven talks about how every time it rains, it's like a gift from heaven in the form of pennies falling from the clouds. The lyrics suggest that these pennies are symbolic of good fortune and blessings that come our way in life. The song invites the listener to look at the brighter side of life and not focus on the gloominess of moments. Instead, it encourages them to collect these pennies by ensuring they have their umbrella up upside down and trade them for a package of sunshine and flowers, which symbolize the good things in life.


The lyrics also suggest that one must go through some rough terrain to achieve great things in life. These rough terrains are symbolized by the showers in the song. The rain is a metaphor for the struggles and difficulties one must endure to achieve their goals. These struggles should not be avoided by running under a tree but should be confronted with bravery, knowing that there will always be pennies from heaven that will fall on them. It's a song that encourages self-belief and optimism to raise the listener's spirits and empower them to pursue their dreams without fear.


Line by Line Meaning

Every time it rains, it rains pennies from heaven
Whenever it rains, it is a metaphorical sign of good luck and fortune coming your way.


Don't you know each cloud contains pennies from heaven?
Every cloud in the sky represents an opportunity for prosperity that one should not miss.


You'll find your fortune's fallin' all over the town
You never know where good luck will strike and it may be in the most unexpected places.


Be sure that your umbrella is upside down
One should always be prepared for good fortune and keep an open mind to receive it.


Trade them for a package of sunshine and flowers
Use the blessings you receive wisely and be sure to appreciate the simple things in life.


If you want the things you love, you must have showers
In order to achieve what you desire, you must be willing to work hard and sometimes go through difficult times.


So, when you hear it thunder, don't run under a tree
Do not let fear or adversity stop you from moving forward as there may be opportunities waiting for you.


There'll be pennies from heaven for you and me
Everyone has the potential to benefit from good luck and fortune if they keep an open mind and remain optimistic.




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