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I have felt the pain
I don't know where I'll be tomorrow
I don't know where I'm going
I don't even know where I've been
But I know I'd like to see them again
[Chorus]
Spend my nights in dreams
Stop looking over my shoulder baby
I stopped wondering what it means.
Drop out, burn out, sold your home
Oh they said I should've been more
Probably so if I hadn't been in that crazy damn Vietnam war
I have seen the rain
I've survived the pain
Oh I've been home 30 years or so
And I'm just stepping off of the plane
[Chorus]
We have seen the rain together
We survived the pain forever
Oh it's good to be home again
It's good to be with my friends
Oh it's good to be home again
It's good to feel that rain
The lyrics to James Moore's song, "I Have Seen The Rain" are a poignant and reflective exploration of the experiences of a veteran of the Vietnam War. The first verse of the song speaks to the confusion and uncertainty that this veteran feels in the wake of his experiences, as he struggles to make sense of where he is going and where he has been. However, even in the midst of this confusion, the singer expresses a deep desire to reconnect with the people and places that have played a significant role in his life, suggesting a longing for the stability and security that he has lost as a result of the trauma he has endured.
The chorus of the song is a declaration of the singer's commitment to finding meaning in his life, as he spends his days and nights searching for a sense of purpose and fulfillment. The second verse of the song speaks to the challenges that many veterans faced upon returning home from the war, including feelings of isolation and alienation from society, and the difficulty of readjusting to civilian life after having lived through the horror of combat. The final verse of the song offers a note of hope and renewal, as the singer reflects on the power of friendship and the healing that can come from reconnecting with loved ones and the natural world.
Line by Line Meaning
I have seen the rain
I have experienced hardship and difficulty
I have felt the pain
I have suffered emotionally and physically
I don't know where I'll be tomorrow
I am unsure about my future and what it holds
I don't know where I'm going
I am lost and uncertain about my direction in life
I don't even know where I've been
I am confused about my past and the experiences I've had
But I know I'd like to see them again
Despite my uncertainty, I want to revisit my past and seek clarity
Spend my days just searching
I spend my time looking for answers and meaning
Spend my nights in dreams
I escape my reality by dreaming and imagining a better future
Stop looking over my shoulder baby
I stop being paranoid and anxious about my past and future
I stopped wondering what it means.
I am no longer preoccupied with trying to understand the meaning of life
Drop out, burn out, sold your home
I have experienced and succumbed to despair, exhaustion, and homelessness
Oh they said I should've been more
Others have criticized me for not meeting their expectations
Probably so if I hadn't been in that crazy damn Vietnam war
I may have lived a different life if I had not experienced the trauma of the Vietnam war
I've survived the pain
Despite my struggles, I have endured and overcome my pain
Oh I've been home 30 years or so
I have returned home from being away for an extended period of time
And I'm just stepping off of the plane
I am just beginning to transition back into normal life after a significant absence
We have seen the rain together
We have shared difficult experiences and have a bond because of it
We survived the pain forever
Despite our struggles, we have endured and will always have the memories of our shared pain
Oh it's good to be home again
I feel relief and comfort being back in a familiar place
It's good to be with my friends
I am grateful to be reunited with people who care about me
Oh it's good to feel that rain
Even though rain can represent hardship, it feels good to experience it again because it is familiar
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JIM MOORE
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