After signing a contract with Warner Bros, Laurie released a blues album Let Them Talk , which was released initially in France on April 18, 2011 and later in the UK on May 9th.
He has written one novel, "The Gun Seller," and another one, "The Paper Soldier," is tentatively scheduled for September 2009. Mr. Laurie has some musical talent, notably the piano and mouth trumpet (he can make convincing trumpet sounds using just his mouth). He played '20s numbers on the piano in the TV series "Jeeves and Wooster" (again with Stephen Fry) in addition to some original comic songs in "A Bit Of Fry & Laurie." He is currently a member of "Band from TV" with several other TV personalities. He is married with children, although he has become somewhat of an absentee father due to his work on American television while his family stays in London.
Didn't It Rain
Hugh Laurie Lyrics
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Rain on my Lord
Didn't it (yes)
Didn't it (you know it did)
Didn't it
Oh oh my lord didn't it rain
It rained forty nights
There was no land nowhere in sight
God sent the raven, to bring the news
He arched his wings and away he flew
I send the rain (I send)
You know it rained (it rains)
Oh how it rained (and in the west)
Rain too long (and in the north)
My, how it rained (and in the south)
Rained all day (all day)
Rained all night (all night)
Rain, rain (all day)
My, it rained (all night)
Ooh, rain
Rain, rain, rain, rain (rain)
Rain rain rain rain rain rain rain
RAIN, RAIN, RAIN CHILDREN
RAIN ON MY LORD
Didn't it (yes)
Didn't it (you know it did)
Didn't it
Oh oh my Lord didn't it rain
Well, didn't it, rain, rain children
Rain on my Lord
Didn't it (yes)
Didn't it (you know it did)
Didn't it
Oh oh my lord didn't it rain
(take it)
Well, it rained forty days, forty nights without stoppin'
Noah was glad, when the water stopped droppin'
When I get to heaven, sit right down
Askin' Jesus for my starry crown
I know it rained (I'mma sing it)
I'm tired of this rain (on the east)
Been raining too long (in the west)
It rained all day (to the north)
All night long (in the south)
Rain, rain go away (all day)
Come again some other day (all day)
You know it rained (all night)
Oh, how it rained (all day)
God knows it rained (everywhere)
Rain, rain, rain, rain, rain (rain, rain, rain, rain, rain)
Rain, rain, rain, rain, rain, oh
RAIN, RAIN, RAIN CHILDREN
RAIN ON MY LORD
Didn't it (yes)
Didn't it (you know it did)
Didn't it
Oh oh my lord didn't it rain
The song "Didn’t It Rain" by Hugh Laurie is a gospel-style blues song that tells the story of the biblical flood in which God flooded the Earth for forty days and forty nights. The lyrics begin with the repetition of the phrase "didn't it rain" and slowly build up to a climax, chanting the phrase alongside other descriptions of the flood. The song emphasizes the destructive power of the rain as it falls constantly, covering the earth until there is no land in sight. Towards the end of the song, the lyrics shift to a more personal message, expressing a desire for relief from the rain and seeking salvation from Jesus.
One interpretation of this song is that the rain represents a metaphor for the struggles and hardships in life, with the repetition of the phrase "didn't it rain" emphasizing the continuous and never-ending nature of these difficulties. The lyrics suggest that, just as in the biblical story, one can find hope and salvation through faith and perseverance.
Overall, "Didn’t It Rain" is a powerful and emotional song that blends blues and gospel styles to convey a message of hope, faith, and perseverance in times of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Well didn't it rain, rain, rain children
It truly did rain, rain, rain upon the children
Rain on my Lord
The rain also poured down on my Lord
Didn't it (yes)
Yes, it certainly did rain
Didn't it (you know it did)
You know for a fact that it did rain
Didn't it
It definitely rained
Oh oh my lord didn't it rain
Oh my lord, it really did rain
Well it rained forty days
Rain fell consistently for forty days
It rained forty nights
Rain fell throughout the entire night for forty nights
There was no land nowhere in sight
No land was visible to be seen
God sent the raven, to bring the news
God sent a raven to provide information
He arched his wings and away he flew
The raven spread its wings and flew away
I send the rain (I send)
I send the rain down from above
You know it rained (it rains)
It rained and it continues to rain
Oh how it rained (and in the west)
Oh, how it rained and it rained in the west
Rain too long (and in the north)
Rain has persisted for too long, and in the north
My, how it rained (and in the south)
Wow, it really rained, and it rained in the south too
Rained all day (all day)
It rained all throughout the day
Rained all night (all night)
It rained all throughout the night
Rain, rain (all day)
Rain fell and continued to fall all throughout the day
My, it rained (all night)
Wow, it really rained and kept raining throughout the night
Ooh, rain
Wow, it's raining hard
Rain, rain, rain, rain (rain)
It is pouring with rain, over and over again
RAIN, RAIN, RAIN CHILDREN
It is raining heavily, oh children
RAIN ON MY LORD
Even my Lord is drenched by the heavy rain
Well, didn't it, rain, rain children
Indeed, it was really raining on the children
Rain on my Lord
The rain also poured down on my Lord
When I get to heaven, sit right down
When I reach heaven, I will sit down
Askin' Jesus for my starry crown
I will ask Jesus for my crown of stars
I know it rained (I'mma sing it)
I am sure it rained, and I will sing about it
I'm tired of this rain (on the east)
I am exhausted by the rain, especially in the east
Been raining too long (in the west)
Rain has been going on for too long, mostly in the west
It rained all day (to the north)
The rain continued to fall all day long, even in the north
All night long (in the south)
It rained consistently throughout the night, even in the south
Rain, rain go away (all day)
I wish the rain would stop falling all throughout the day
Come again some other day (all day)
I hope the rain will go away and come back in a different day
You know it rained (all night)
You are aware that it rained all throughout the night
Oh, how it rained (all day)
It truly rained a lot throughout the day
God knows it rained (everywhere)
God knows for sure that it rained everywhere
Rain, rain, rain, rain, rain (rain, rain, rain, rain, rain)
Rain has been pouring down over and over again
Rain, rain, rain, rain, rain, oh
It is raining incessantly, over and over again
RAIN, RAIN, RAIN CHILDREN
It is raining heavily, oh children
RAIN ON MY LORD
Even my Lord is drenched by the heavy rain
Didn't it (yes)
Yes, it definitely did rain
Didn't it (you know it did)
You are aware that it did rain
Didn't it
It really did rain
Oh oh my lord didn't it rain
Oh my lord, it really did rain
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Roberta Martin
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Justin Vermilyea
This whole album is amazing thank you Hugh Laurie you are a gift from god 🙏🤘👿🤘
TheDaydreammaster
Hugh Lourie..
What a magnificent talent.
Here, is a true artist.
Ma. Elena Espinosa
Me encanta el estilo de Hugh Laurie. Es único !!
Gaby Quintana
Me encanta la voz de este hombre esa música que provoca el relajarme mientras lo escucho para mí en lo personal es lo mejor en la historia del blues que he escuchado 💞👏😘👌😍👍😊🖖
Clara Nimmer
This has its roots deep in the origins of blues and its full of humour too. Amazing.
juanelbarba
Gracias, muchas gracias por darnos momentos de felicidad. Escuchar St. L.Blues es sentirse fuera del tiempo y espacio.
Bia Lizák
Zseniális album! Fantasztikus zenei világot tűkröz,a lelki világomba!
deysy Emylly
Amo a intensidade!
Pao Muzaber
Muy lindo disco para un vinito de sábado por la noche
Eduardo Ruelas Díaz
Efectivamente, canta el tango en español ❤