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Rain Song
J. M. Smig Lyrics
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See it coming down
Big, wet drops falling
Hitting the ground
Well, I know
I won’t be going out
I’ll try to relax
While the storm marches on
And the ground soaks it up
Well, I know
Sometimes it’s good to stop
Stop all your moving
Dreams of heading back West
A time to be patient
A time to reflect
‘Cause I know
Life keeps moving on
And I can’t be part of
Somewhere I’m not
The grass always greener
Than my little plot
Well, I know
A good gardener cares a lot
When the storm passes
I should go see
If the wind and the rain
Has damaged the trees
Broken a window
Flooded the block
Unearthed all the flowers
On my little plot
‘Cause I know
A good gardener cares a lot
Yeah, I know
I can’t be where I’m not
Yeah, I know
Sometimes it’s good to stop
Yeah, I know
Sometimes it’s good to stop
The song "Rain Song" by J.M. Smig is a reflective piece about finding peace and contentment in one's current situation. The lyrics describe a scene of rainfall, with the singer observing the drops falling and hitting the ground. Despite the temptation to go out and enjoy the storm, the singer decides to stay inside and read a book, using the time to relax and reflect. The song goes on to express the idea that sometimes it's necessary to stop and take a moment to appreciate what one has, rather than constantly chasing after the next big thing.
The theme of the song is reinforced by the chorus, which emphasizes the importance of being present in one's own life. The line "I can't be part of somewhere I'm not" highlights the fact that constantly searching for something better can prevent one from fully appreciating the here and now. The imagery of the garden, with its emphasis on care and attention, serves as a powerful metaphor for the idea that happiness and satisfaction can be found by nurturing what we already have.
Overall, "Rain Song" is a gentle reminder to slow down and appreciate the beauty of the world around us. It encourages the listener to find contentment in small moments and to take time for self-reflection.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a look out
Observe the surroundings
See it coming down
Notice the rain falling from the sky
Big, wet drops falling
Raindrops of significant size and moisture content are descending
Hitting the ground
Colliding with the earth's surface
Well, I know
The artist possesses understanding
I won’t be going out
The singer will remain indoors
I’ll try to relax
The singer will attempt to unwind
Maybe take in a book
The artist may engage in reading
While the storm marches on
The storm continues to occur
And the ground soaks it up
The soil is absorbing the rainwater
Well, I know
The singer comprehends
Sometimes it’s good to stop
Pausing can be beneficial
Stop all your moving
Halt all activity
Dreams of heading back West
Aspiration to return to the Western region
A time to be patient
An opportunity for patience
A time to reflect
A moment for contemplation
‘Cause I know
The artist is informed
Life keeps moving on
Life continuously progresses
And I can’t be part of
The singer cannot belong to
Somewhere I’m not
An unfamiliar place
The grass always greener
Alternative situations appear more desirable
Than my little plot
Than the artist's current situation
Well, I know
The singer has realization
A good gardener cares a lot
A successful cultivator puts in a significant amount of effort
When the storm passes
After the rainfall ceases
I should go see
The singer ought to inspect
If the wind and the rain
Wind and rain conditions should be evaluated
Has damaged the trees
The foliage may have suffered destruction
Broken a window
A window may have cracked or shattered
Flooded the block
A potential inundation of the area
Unearthed all the flowers
The flowers may have been uprooted
On my little plot
In the vicinity belonging to the artist
Yeah, I know
The artist acknowledges
I can’t be where I’m not
The artist cannot exist in a distant location
Sometimes it’s good to stop
Occasionally, halting can be valuable
Yeah, I know
The artist recognizes
Sometimes it’s good to stop
Occasionally, ceasing motion can be advantageous
Yeah, I know
The singer is aware
A good gardener cares a lot
Significant effort from the gardener can lead to prosperity
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Written by: Jeffrey Crandall
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