Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head
John Farnham Olivia Newton-john & Anthony Warlow Lyrics

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Raindrops are falling on my head
I'm just like a guy whose feet are too big for his bed
Nothin' seems to fit
Those raindrops are falling on my head, they keep falling

So I just did me some talking to the sun
And I said I didn't like the way he got things done
Sleeping on the job

Those raindrops are falling on my head, they keep falling

But there's one thing I know
The blues they send to meet me won't defeat me
It won't be long till happiness steps up to greet me

'Cause raindrops keep falling on my head
Haha, but that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turning red
Cryin's not for me
Cause I'm never gonna stop the rain by complaining
Because I'm free
Nothings worrying me

Raindrops keep falling on my head
Ha, but that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turning red
Cryin's not for me
Cause I'm never gonna stop the rain by complaining

Because I'm free
Nothin's worrying me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to John Farnham, Olivia Newton-John & Anthony Warlow's song "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head" express the feeling of being down and out, but also the resolution to not let the struggles defeat the spirit. The raindrops symbolize the troubles that keep falling onto the person, causing them to feel like they don't fit in anywhere. Even though the singer is bothered by the rain, they talk to the sun about how it's doing its job, which is serving as a way of telling themselves to take action and do something about their situation. The singer acknowledges that they might feel down, but they won't let it get the best of them, and they know that happiness is just around the corner.

The chorus emphasizes the determination of the singer to not let the rain and the blues get to them. They won't let the rain make them cry, and they won't complain about it either. Instead, they accept their current state and choose to be free from worry. The song encourages listeners to persevere through tough times and remain hopeful that things will get better. The melody of the song is uplifting and instills a positive energy that complements the inspiring message of the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

Raindrops are falling on my head
I am getting wet from the rain falling on me.

I'm just like a guy whose feet are too big for his bed
I am feeling discomfort because things do not seem to fit or be in place for me.

Nothin' seems to fit
Nothing seems to be going right or working for me.

Those raindrops are falling on my head, they keep falling
The rain is still falling and is not letting up.

So I just did me some talking to the sun
I spoke to the sun, even though it was not responsible for the rain, to express my dissatisfaction with how things are going.

And I said I didn't like the way he got things done
I expressed my displeasure about how things are being handled.

Sleeping on the job
The sun is being inactive, not providing enough energy to stop the rain.

Those raindrops are falling on my head, they keep falling
The rain is still falling and is not letting up.

But there's one thing I know
Despite my current situation, I know one thing to be true.

The blues they send to meet me won't defeat me
The negative feelings associated with a bad situation will not overcome me or keep me down.

It won't be long till happiness steps up to greet me
I know things will get better soon and I will experience happiness again.

'Cause raindrops keep falling on my head
Despite my optimism, I am still getting rained on.

Haha, but that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turning red
I am not upset or sad despite the rain continuing to fall on me.

Cryin's not for me
I will not cry or lament my situation, but instead remain strong.

Cause I'm never gonna stop the rain by complaining
I understand that complaining about the rain will not make it stop, so I will not waste my time doing so.

Because I'm free
I feel liberated because I am not shackled by worry or stress.

Nothings worrying me
I am not worried or stressed about anything at the moment.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BURT BACHARACH, HAL DAVID

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