Early Mornin' Rain
J.J.'S Country Lyrics
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The bus was late and the benches were wet
I had trudged through several ankle-deep puddles to see a stranger
You had no raincoat or umbrella
And I had not brought one for you either
I'm sorry
I expected you to be resentful of the circumstances
But you smiled
As if we had done so many times before
I love that we met in the freezing rain of early March
You were the sunshine of that cloudy day
And you've been the sunshine every day since
These lyrics depict a chance encounter between two people on a rainy day in early March. The singer sets the scene of the freezing rain and the uncomfortable conditions. Despite the challenging circumstances, the singer took the effort to meet a stranger, possibly indicating an underlying curiosity or attraction. However, the lack of preparation, with neither of them having raincoats or umbrellas, suggests a sense of unpreparedness or spontaneity.
The singer expresses a feeling of guilt, apologizing for not providing protection from the rain. They expected the stranger to be unhappy or angry about the situation, but instead, the stranger smiled. This small gesture of positivity and resilience amid unpleasant conditions resonated with the singer.
As they walk together down Beacon Street, it suggests a sense of familiarity and ease, as if they have walked together in the past, even though they had just met. This connection made in adverse circumstances brings light into the singer's life, symbolized by the stranger being described as the "sunshine of that cloudy day." This encounter seems to have brightened the singer's world, as the person they met continues to be a source of sunshine in their life ever since.
Overall, "Early Mornin' Rain" by J.J.'S Country portrays a serendipitous meeting in a challenging situation that blossomed into a meaningful connection. It celebrates the unexpected joys that can be found in everyday encounters and the transformative power of a positive presence in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
We met in the freezing rain of early March
Despite the unfavorable conditions, our paths crossed during a cold and rainy day in March.
The bus was late and the benches were wet
Due to a delay in public transportation and the dampness of the benches, our meeting was further complicated.
I had trudged through several ankle-deep puddles to see a stranger
I overcame obstacles such as walking through deep puddles with determination to meet someone I had never known before.
You had no raincoat or umbrella
You were without any protective gear, not prepared for the rain.
And I had not brought one for you either
Regrettably, I didn't anticipate the need to provide you with protection from the rain.
I'm sorry
I express my sincere apology for not considering your comfort and well-being in such weather conditions.
I expected you to be resentful of the circumstances
Given the circumstances, I anticipated you to harbor negative feelings and dissatisfaction.
But you smiled
Instead, you responded with a genuine smile, defying my expectations.
Together we walked down Beacon Street
Hand in hand, we strolled along Beacon Street, united by our connection.
As if we had done so many times before
Our ease and familiarity during this walk made it seem like we had shared countless similar moments in the past.
I love that we met in the freezing rain of early March
It fills my heart with affection that our meeting took place during such challenging weather conditions.
You were the sunshine of that cloudy day
Your presence brought joy and brightness to an otherwise gloomy and overcast day.
And you've been the sunshine every day since
Ever since that encounter, you have consistently been a source of happiness and radiance in my life.
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Written by: Jamie Fehribach
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