Rain
Lee Carr Lyrics
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But it's only raining on you?
Have you ever woke up and felt like you didn't wanna live today?
And have you ever felt like the person you used to be has gone away?
If you feel like you're running and there's nowhere for you to hide
With the world on your shoulder, you hope that it gets better with time
It's like when it rains and there's nobody there to turn to
It's like when it rains and you can't get out of it
It's like when it rains and you don't know where it will end
It's like when it rains
It's like when it rains
It's like when it rains
Have you ever looked in the mirror and didn't recognize your own face?
The days don't seem to get any clearer, you wish you could just fade away
I know what it feels like, when there's no one for you call
With the world on your shoulder, you hope that it gets better with time
It's like when it rains and it all falls down on your pillow
It's like when it rains and there's nobody there to turn to
It's like when it rains and you can't get out of it
It's like when it rains and you don't know where it will end
It's like when it rains
It's like when it rains
It's like when it rains
So don't run away from grey winds falling,
Open your eyes and realize it's only temporary,
It's gonna be ok
It's like when it rains and it all falls down on your pillow
It's like when it rains and there's nobody there to turn to
It's like when it rains and you can't get out of it
It's like when it rains and you don't know where it will end
It's like when it rains
It's like when it rains
It's like when it rains
Lee Carr's song Rain is a powerful ballad about the struggles and pain that come with life. The lyrics are focused on the feeling of being alone, helpless, and overwhelmed by the weight of the world. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, making the listener feel like they are in the middle of a downpour, while everything and everyone else seems to be doing just fine. The first verse then details the despair that can come with a sense that you just don't want to live today or that the person you once were is gone forever. This feeling of despair is heightened by the mention of there being nowhere left for you to hide. The chorus then repeats the metaphorical truth that the entire song revolves around, that "it's like when it rains".
The second verse starts off with the image of the singer looking in the mirror and not recognizing their own face, symbolizing the mental and emotional strain that has overtaken them. The lyrics talk about how the days don't seem to get any clearer, and they wish they could just fade away. The second chorus repeats the same metaphor as before, hammering in the sense of how dark, lonely, and seemingly endless these times can feel. Finally, the third verse offers a glimmer of hope as it encourages the listener not to run, to open their eyes and realize that whatever the issue may be, it's only temporary and everything is going to be okay. The chorus then repeats the same metaphorical phrase a few more times.
Rain is a simple yet powerful song filled with universal themes that are easy to resonate with. The song speaks about the struggles that anyone can face, and despite delving into heavy subject matter, it never feels dark or overwhelming. Lee Carr does an excellent job of capturing the ups and downs of life and putting them into a relatable and digestible lyrical form.
Line by Line Meaning
You ever felt like, it's just raining
Have you ever felt like life is constantly depressing
But it's only raining on you?
But it seems like it's only affecting you
Have you ever woke up and felt like you didn't wanna live today?
Have you ever woken up and just wished you didn't exist today?
And have you ever felt like the person you used to be has gone away?
Have you ever felt like you aren't the same person you once were?
If you feel like you're running and there's nowhere for you to hide
If you feel like you're constantly fighting and have no escape
With the world on your shoulder, you hope that it gets better with time
With the weight of the world on your shoulders, you hope things will improve over time
It's like when it rains and it all falls down on your pillow
It's like when the sadness overwhelms you and it affects your sleep
It's like when it rains and there's nobody there to turn to
It's like when you have no one to talk to and feel alone
It's like when it rains and you can't get out of it
It's like when the sadness continues and you feel like there's no escape
It's like when it rains and you don't know where it will end
It's like when you're unsure when the sadness will subside
Have you ever looked in the mirror and didn't recognize your own face?
Have you ever felt like you're a stranger to yourself?
The days don't seem to get any clearer, you wish you could just fade away
The days don't seem to improve, and you wish to disappear
I know what it feels like, when there's no one for you call
I understand the feeling of having no one to turn to
So don't run away from grey winds falling,
So don't avoid facing the sadness
Open your eyes and realize it's only temporary,
Realize that the sadness won't last forever
It's gonna be ok
It will all be okay
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