Let It Rain
JoJo Lyrics

Let it rain
The singer is allowing herself to experience emotions associated with love.

From the first day I met ya, I noticed your style
When the singer first met her lover, she observed his unique fashion sense and demeanor.

Had that B-boy swagger, not one of the crowd
The lover's persona was distinctive, and he did not follow societal conventions.

And you talked like you knew me, kept comin' around
The lover had a familiarity with the singer, and he would frequently engage with her.

And I fell for ya, yeah
The singer developed romantic feelings towards the lover.

Then as time kept going I noticed some things
As time progressed, the singer became more aware of certain aspects of their relationship.

That our love kept growing, wanted to run away
The singer's love towards the lover increased, but she felt the need to distance herself from it.

'Cause the situations in the past; love never really lasts
The singer is hesitant to pursue her love because she has experienced failed relationships in the past.

Memories just had a hold of me, oh
The singer is struggling with past memories that are impacting her mindset towards love.

But I had to let go of the pain
The singer had to let go of her past pain to move forward with her current relationship.

Let love rain down on me (let it rain)
The singer wants to experience love fully and thoroughly, despite past reservations.

'Cause you helped me open up my eyes
The lover helped the singer gain a new perspective on love and life.

Showed me things I could never see (let it rain)
Because of the lover, the singer experienced things she never thought possible.

'Cause we can fight, and we make up
The singer and the lover experience conflict, but they work through it and stay together.

Wanna see you when I wake up
The singer desires to wake up and see her lover every day.

I'll stay with you only (let it rain)
The singer wants to commit to a long-lasting relationship with her lover.

'Cause I need you to show me how our love should really be (let it rain)
The lover has helped the singer understand how a healthy relationship should function.

I used to wonder where we're going, and where I wanted to be
At one point in time, the singer was unsure of what she wanted for her future.

Sittin' alone, all shook up when I found my destiny
The singer had a moment of realization about her future, and it caused her to feel uneasy.

Hearing songs on the radio, wishin' that could happen for me, oh oh (oh oh)
The singer yearned for a fairy-tale type of love that she heard about in songs.

Then when you came in the picture, then I knew quickly
Once the lover came into the singer's life, she quickly realized that he was the missing piece to her love puzzle.

That we could build something so strong
The singer believes that their relationship has the potential to be very strong and resilient.

Expect the best for the future, forget about what used to be
The singer is optimistic and excited about what the future holds for her and her lover.

I need you here all life long
The singer wants her lover to stay by her side for the rest of her life.

'Cause I see the sunlight whenever we touch
When the singer and the lover are together, she feels happy and content.

All day and all night; it's never too much
The singer never tires of being with her lover, no matter how much time they spend together.

Afraid of my feelings and falling too deep
The singer is hesitant to fully commit to her love because she is fearful of getting hurt.

But everybody's had this happen one time or another
The singer acknowledges that everyone has experienced heartbreak at some point in their lives.

When you need someone to set your heart free, oh oh
The singer needs her lover to help her overcome her fear of love and allow her heart to be free.

Down on me, baby (let it rain)
The singer wants be fully immersed in love, no matter how hard it may pour down on her.