Hope It Starts Raining
Hunter Phelps Lyrics
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White sand middle of a postcard view
Ten feet from the water
Just a hundred from the hotel room
And I ain′t lookin at nothin but you
Rubbin in Banana Boat all over that gulf coast tan
I know we just sat down
But I'm thinkin damn
I hope it starts rainin′ out of nowhere
We can grab a Yeti girl and both those chairs
Run up the boardwalk, right up the stairs
Cause I know what will happen as soon as we get there
You're gonna put your sunkissed lips on mine
Show off your tan lines
There ain't a cloud up in the sky
But I hope it starts rainin′
When that thunders crashin′
And that wind is whippin'
We can open up that slidin′ door
Lay there and listen
I got Cranberry OJ, Peach Schnapps and Vodka for mixin'
Sex on the beach in the kitchen
But now you′re walkin outta that water
You should see you like I do
There's a hundred million diamonds shinin behind you
But I hope it starts rainin′ out of nowhere
We can grab a Yeti girl and both those chairs
Run up the boardwalk, right up the stairs
Cause I know what will happen as soon as we get there
You're gonna put your sunkissed lips on mine
Show off your tan lines
There ain't a cloud up in the sky
But I hope it starts rainin′
I know when that sun goes down
We′ll be heading inside
Baby I don't wanna wait till tonight
I hope it starts rainin′
I hope it starts rainin' outta nowhere
We can grab a Yeti girl and both those chairs
Run up the boardwalk, right up the stairs
Cause I know what will happen as soon as we get there
You′re gonna put your sunkissed lips on mine
Show off your tan lines
There ain't a cloud up in the sky
But I hope it starts rainin′
I hope it starts rainin'
Yeah I hope it starts rainin'
The lyrics of Hunter Phelps's song "Hope It Starts Raining" paint the picture of a couple enjoying their vacation at a beach resort. The opening lines describe the weather as clear and beautiful, the sun shining and the view straight out of a postcard. The couple is just a short walk away from both the water and their hotel room. However, despite the idyllic setting, the singer expresses a desire for rain. He yearns for the sudden onset of a storm which would make them rush to seek shelter, preferably cuddled up on a couple of chairs under a Yeti cooler. He wants to feel the raindrops on his skin and listen to the thunder while sipping a cocktail made with various ingredients available in the kitchen.
The reason behind this longing for adverse weather remains unclear. Perhaps the singer finds the unrelenting sunshine and joyous setting too bland or predictable. Maybe he's looking for an unexpected, wild and romantic experience, something that will spur his and his partner's emotions and senses. Or it could be that he appreciates the simple pleasures of life, such as rain on a summer holiday, that many people tend to overlook.
Musically, the song has a relaxed country-pop vibe, with a subtle groove and a catchy chorus that features an earworm melody and a clever wordplay ("I hope it starts raining, hope it starts raining you"). Overall, "Hope It Starts Raining" serves as a playful and romantic anthem that celebrates the joys of vacation and love, while embracing the little things that make life worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
Weather man callin for nothin but blue
The weather report predicts only blue skies and sunshine.
White sand middle of a postcard view
The scene is idyllic like something you would see on a postcard.
Ten feet from the water
The singer is very close to the ocean.
Just a hundred from the hotel room
The hotel is very close to the beach.
And I ain't lookin at nothin but you
The artist is completely focused on their romantic partner.
Rubbin in Banana Boat all over that gulf coast tan
The singer is helping their partner apply sunscreen to their tan skin.
I know we just sat down
The singer and their partner have only recently arrived at the beach.
But I'm thinkin damn
The artist is very attracted to their partner and is feeling amorous.
I hope it starts rainin' out of nowhere
The artist wants it to start raining suddenly.
We can grab a Yeti girl and both those chairs
The artist wants to run inside and grab some chairs to sit on.
Run up the boardwalk, right up the stairs
The singer wants to quickly ascend to their hotel room while it is raining.
Cause I know what will happen as soon as we get there
The artist is anticipating a romantic encounter with their partner.
You're gonna put your sunkissed lips on mine
The singer expects their partner to kiss them passionately.
Show off your tan lines
The singer finds their partner's tan lines attractive and wants them to be visible.
There ain't a cloud up in the sky
Currently, the sky is completely clear.
When that thunders crashin', and that wind is whippin'
The artist is imagining the sound of thunder and wind during a storm.
We can open up that slidin' door
The artist and their partner can open their hotel room door while it is raining.
Lay there and listen
The singer and their partner can lay in bed and listen to the rain and thunder.
I got Cranberry OJ, Peach Schnapps and Vodka for mixin'
The singer has a variety of alcoholic drinks available to them at the hotel room.
Sex on the beach in the kitchen
The artist and their partner may have sex in the kitchen while it's raining outside.
But now you're walkin outta that water
The artist's partner has just emerged from the ocean.
You should see you like I do
The artist finds their partner very attractive.
There's a hundred million diamonds shinin behind you
The sun is shining on the water behind the singer's partner, creating a sparkling effect.
I know when that sun goes down, we'll be heading inside
The artist and their partner will have to go inside when the sun sets.
Baby I don't wanna wait till tonight
The singer doesn't want to wait until nighttime to be intimate with their partner.
Yeah I hope it starts rainin'
The singer reiterates their desire for it to start raining suddenly.
Writer(s): Hunter Phelps, Smith Elwyn Ahnquist, William Bradford Jr Weatherly, Brent Anderson
Contributed by Joshua S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.