Didn't It Rain
Hugh Laurie Lyrics


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Well didn't it 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 it rained forty days
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

Overall Meaning

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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Comments from YouTube:

Michelle Frey

He is quite a talented musician..

Danielle Cooper

Never been to a parade, but they make it sound like fun. love the way their voices come together as a one. 

Heisen Berg

these girls have a fantastic voice.

Viggo Simonsen

Nice rendition, really swings

Benjamin Hahn

I love it!

Sharon Reed

God blessed Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry.

Ilan Bodrov

Well Done Hugh !

Al Grosu

bro laurie...... this is amazing ... i feel like a fool for not hearing u out earlier

István Fejes

awesome, he is a Genius!

law suits

it's a super good song :)

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