Rainy Day Dream Away
Jimi Hendrix Lyrics
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Hey man, it's rainin'
It's rainin' outside man
Aw, don't worry 'bout that
Everything's gonna be everything
We'll get into somethin' real nice you know
Sit back and groove on a rainy day
Yeah
Rainy day, dream away
Ah let the sun take a holiday
Flowers bathe an' ah see the children play
Lay back and groove on a rainy day
Well I can see a bunch of wet creatures, look at them on the run
The carnival traffic noise it sings the tune splashing up 'n'
Even the ducks can groove rain bathin' in the park side pool
And I'm leanin' out my window sill diggin' everything
And ah and you too
Rainy day, rain all day
Ain't no use in gettin' uptight
Just let it groove its own way
Let it drain your worries away yeah
Lay back and groove on a rainy day hey
Lay back and dream on a rainy day
The song "Rainy Day Dream Away" by Jimi Hendrix is about the calming effect of rain on people. Hendrix enthusiastically welcomes the rain and encourages others to do the same by looking out the window to appreciate it. He suggests that this is a perfect opportunity to "sit back and groove", and forget about any concerns. From here, the lyrics float into a dream-like state, where children play and flowers dance in the rain while the singer observes from their window. There is a joyous atmosphere where everything and everyone is content with the rain, from people to ducks in the park pool.
Hendrix presents a countercultural message in this song, describing how we should become one with nature and appreciate the beauty of the weather in a way that goes against the conventional mindset of resisting it. The lyrics encourage listeners to not let the rain dampen their mood and instead use it as an opportunity to chill and take in the beauty of life. The song's upbeat tempo, combined with the curious, almost childlike lyrics provide a sense of innocence and bliss, making "Rainy Day Dream Away" a truly unique track in Hendrix's repertoire.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey man, take a look out the window 'n' see what's happenin'
Asking someone to look outside and observe the current situation
Hey man, it's rainin'
Noticing the rain outside
It's rainin' outside man
Repeating the observation that it is raining outside
Aw, don't worry 'bout that
Telling someone not to be concerned about the rain
Everything's gonna be everything
Assuring someone that everything will be alright
We'll get into somethin' real nice you know
Promising to do something enjoyable
Sit back and groove on a rainy day
Relax and enjoy the rain
Yeah
Agreeing with what was just said
Yeah I see what you mean brother, lay back and groove
Acknowledging and accepting the suggestion to relax and enjoy the rain
Rainy day, dream away
A call to enjoy the rain and indulge in daydreaming
Ah let the sun take a holiday
Metaphorically suggesting that the rain should replace the sun for a while
Flowers bathe an' ah see the children play
Observing the beauty of nature and the happiness of children in the rain
Lay back and groove on a rainy day
A reminder to relax and enjoy the rain
Well I can see a bunch of wet creatures, look at them on the run
Observing the movement of people and animals in the rain
The carnival traffic noise it sings the tune splashing up 'n'
Noticing the sounds of the carnival mixed with the sounds of the rain
Even the ducks can groove rain bathin' in the park side pool
Noticing that even the ducks are enjoying the rain
And I'm leanin' out my window sill diggin' everything
Enjoying the rain and everything around it
And ah and you too
Including the person being spoken to in the enjoyment of the rain
Rainy day, rain all day
Acknowledging that it will rain all day
Ain't no use in gettin' uptight
Advising against getting stressed or worked up about the rain
Just let it groove its own way
Allowing the rain to flow and do what it wants
Let it drain your worries away yeah
Suggesting that the rain can have a calming effect on one's worries
Lay back and groove on a rainy day hey
A final reminder to relax and enjoy the rain
Lay back and dream on a rainy day
Encouraging daydreaming while enjoying the rain and relaxing
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jimi Hendrix
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