Hilary Weeks delivers music with a rare combination of assuredness and tenderness. With inspiring lyrics and a voice audiences have come to love and depend upon, she shares her heart and insight drawn from everyday life.
Raised in Alaska, Hilary grew up carefree and introspective. The forests, streams, and inlets of her Anchorage home offered a wealth of opportunities for not only exploring, but quiet reflection as well.
“Growing up I spent a lot of time in the forest next to our house,” Hilary says. “It overlooked the ocean and often I would see whales out in the distance. It is still one of my favorite places on Earth. I could go there to be alone and think and pray and try to figure out life. It was my own secret spot where I could commune with Heaven.”
Such communion has always been a guiding theme in Hilary’s life - and music. After finishing her first song at the age of 14, she found her favorite topics to write about were those devoted to the Gospel. But becoming a bestselling, inspirational singer/songwriter was never something she planned.
“If someone had told me after I wrote my first song, that I would someday release seven CDs I wouldn’t have believed them,” she says. “And if they had told me that I would sing those songs in front of thousands of people, I would have run. I never had dreams or plans of becoming a singer or songwriter. I liked music. I loved it. It was just that simple.”
But one simple thing led to another, and her song “He Hears Me” was recorded on the 1993 Especially for Youth album. Three years later Hilary released her solo debut, He Hears Me, for which she was awarded Inspirational Album of the Year by the Faith Centered Music Association. She has since released six albums, her latest being If I Only Had Today (September 2008), as well as two collections of sheet music, The Hilary Weeks Songbook Vol. 1 & 2.
In addition to her solo releases Hilary has been featured on an extensive list of compilation albums and has been the recipient of numerous awards; but for every achievement, she credits the great love of Jesus Christ. And in spite of all the accolades and success, her most beloved moments are those spent with her family.
“I love being with my family,” Hilary (a self-described “homebody”) says. “They are the best thing in my life. I have just been so incredibly blessed. And in addition to a happy, healthy family, somehow, through encouragement of wonderful friends, support of a loving family, and guidance from a patient Heavenly Father my road has also taken me on an incredible musical journey.”
Hilary, her husband Tim, and their four daughters live in Utah.
Dancing In The Rain
Hilary Weeks Lyrics
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And I'd hoped to wake up to sunshine
Come Tuesday I think I felt it
A little raindrop on top of my head
On Wednesday no mistaken it
By Thursday no escaping it the storm had rolled in
I thought about going back to bed
I considered calling the weatherman
Just to ask when it might end
I did something you would not have thought
I grabbed my polka dot umbrella
And I opened the door
And I danced in the rain
I let my dreams know I hadn't forgotten them
I let my heart take the lead and
I told my hopes to get themselves up again
And I danced, I looked, yes I danced in the rain
I invited my worries to step aside
I needed room to see in front of me
As the raindrops fell on my overcoat
I let em roll right off of my back
And I waited for the rainbow
Cause Heaven and me we both know
This storm's gonna pass
And I danced in the rain
I let my dreams know I hadn't forgotten them
I let my heart take the lead and
I told my hopes to get themselves up again
And I danced, I looked, yes I danced
I danced till my fears washed away
Then I thanked the rain for coming, today
So I could dance in the rain
And let my dreams know I hadn't forgotten them
I danced in the rain
I let my dreams know I hadn't forgotten them
I let my heart take the lead and
I told my hopes to get themselves up again
And I danced, I looked, yes I danced in the rain
I'm dancing in the rain
The song "Dancing In The Rain" by Hilary Weeks is all about finding joy and hope amidst the storms of life. The singer describes a week of bad weather, from a little raindrop on her head to a full-blown storm that seems to have no end. Despite feeling down and tempted to stay inside, she decides to take a chance and dance in the rain with her polka dot umbrella. This act of joy and defiance represents a turning point for the singer, as she lets go of her worries and fears and reconnects with her dreams and hopes for the future. The moment is powerful because it shows that even when life is difficult and unpredictable, we have the power to choose how we respond and find beauty and meaning in the midst of it all.
The lyrics of "Dancing In The Rain" are simple but impactful, conveying a message of resilience and hope that many people can relate to. The song's message is reinforced by its upbeat and catchy melody, which invites listeners to dance along and embrace the joy of the moment. The singer's voice is emotive and soulful, adding depth and sincerity to the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
It clouded over on Monday morning
The day started with overcast skies and no sunshine in sight.
And I'd hoped to wake up to sunshine
I had an expectation to start my day with bright and sunny weather.
Come Tuesday I think I felt it
The day after, I felt a raindrop on top of my head.
A little raindrop on top of my head
I felt a single raindrop fall on the top of my head.
On Wednesday no mistaken it
The next day, it was clear that it was raining and there was no mistaking it.
By Thursday no escaping it the storm had rolled in
By Thursday, the storm had fully rolled in and there was no escaping it.
I thought about going back to bed
I considered giving up and going back to bed.
Or reading the book on my night stand
Another option I considered was to stay in and read a book on my nightstand.
I considered calling the weatherman
I even thought about calling the weatherman to find out when the rain would stop.
Just to ask when it might end
My only question for the weatherman would be when the rain would come to an end.
I did something you would not have thought
Instead of giving up or complaining, I did something unexpected.
I grabbed my polka dot umbrella
I took my cheerful polka dot umbrella with me.
And I opened the door
I took a step outside despite the rain.
And I danced in the rain
I started to dance freely and happily in the rain.
I let my dreams know I hadn't forgotten them
While dancing, I reminded myself that I still had dreams and aspirations.
I let my heart take the lead and
I let my emotions guide me in the moment.
I told my hopes to get themselves up again
I encouraged myself to have hope and positive expectations for the future.
I danced, I looked, yes I danced in the rain
I continued to dance joyfully in the rain and appreciate the moment.
I invited my worries to step aside
I consciously made a choice to put my worries and anxieties aside for the moment.
I needed room to see in front of me
By letting go of my worries, I had more clarity and perspective to see what lay ahead of me.
As the raindrops fell on my overcoat
I felt the raindrops on my overcoat and didn't let them bother me.
I let em roll right off of my back
I didn't let the raindrops get to me or bring me down.
And I waited for the rainbow
I looked forward to seeing a rainbow after the storm passed.
Cause Heaven and me we both know
I believed that the rainbow was a sign of hope and positivity.
This storm's gonna pass
I understood that the storm, and any difficulties or struggles, will eventually pass.
I danced till my fears washed away
By dancing and embracing the rain, I was able to let go of my fears and worries.
Then I thanked the rain for coming, today
After the storm passed, I expressed gratitude for the experience and what it taught me.
So I could dance in the rain
I was thankful for the opportunity to dance in the rain and find joy in the midst of a storm.
And let my dreams know I hadn't forgotten them
By celebrating the moment, I reassured myself that I still have dreams and goals to pursue.
I'm dancing in the rain
I continue to dance happily in the rain.
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