Come Rain Or Come Shine
Jo Stafford Lyrics
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Come rain or come shine.
High as a mountain and deep as a river,
Come rain or come shine.
I guess when you met me
It was just one of those things,
But don't ever bet me,
You're gonna love me like nobody's loved me,
Come rain or come shine.
Happy together, unhappy together
And won't it be fine.
Days may be cloudy or sunny,
We're in or we're out of the money,
But I'm with you always,
I'm with you rain or shine.
The song Come Rain Or Come Shine by Jo Stafford is a passionate love song expressing the singer's undying commitment to their lover. The opening lines 'I'm gonna love you like nobody's loved you, Come rain or come shine. High as a mountain and deep as a river, Come rain or come shine', evoke a sense of everlasting love that will endure in even the most challenging of circumstances. The singer makes it clear that their love will not be deterred by any hardships that may come their way.
The second stanza 'I guess when you met me, It was just one of those things, But don't ever bet me, "Cause I'm gonna be true if you let me' suggests that the love between the two characters may have initially been unexpected or unanticipated. However, the singer assures their lover that their feelings are genuine and true. The third stanza, 'You're gonna love me like nobody's loved me, Come rain or come shine. Happy together, unhappy together And won't it be fine', shows that the singer expects the same level of passion and commitment from their lover.
Finally, the singer acknowledges that the future may bring uncertain times, 'Days may be cloudy or sunny, We're in or we're out of the money', but they are confident in their enduring love, 'But I'm with you always, I'm with you rain or shine.'
Overall, the song is a powerful declaration of eternal love that will weather any storm.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna love you like nobody's loved you,
I promise to care for you more than anyone ever has,
Come rain or come shine.
No matter the weather or circumstance, I'll still love you.
High as a mountain and deep as a river,
My love for you is just as strong and unchanging as any natural force of the world.
Come rain or come shine.
Once again emphasizing that my love is not conditional or dependent on any outside factors.
I guess when you met me
Perhaps it seemed like fate that brought us together,
It was just one of those things,
but really it was just a happy coincidence.
But don't ever bet me,
Despite it not being predetermined, please never doubt my commitment to you.
"Cause I'm gonna be true if you let me.
I will remain faithful and dedicated to you if you allow me to.
You're gonna love me like nobody's loved me,
Just as I vow to love you unconditionally, I hope you will do the same for me.
Come rain or come shine.
Once again emphasizing the importance of love that is not affected by external factors.
Happy together, unhappy together
We may experience both highs and lows in our relationship, but we'll face them together.
And won't it be fine.
Emphasizing that facing challenges together will only strengthen our love.
Days may be cloudy or sunny,
There may be good and bad days.
We're in or we're out of the money,
We may be experiencing difficult financial times or thriving financially.
But I'm with you always,
Regardless of any aspect of our lives, I will always be there for you.
I'm with you rain or shine.
Ending the song with the same refrain as before, emphasizing the unchanging, unwavering nature of true love.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, S.A. MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer
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