Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head
Manic Street Preachers Lyrics
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Just like the guy whose feet are too big for his bed
Nothing seems to fit
Oh raindrops keep falling on my head
Keep a-falling
Cause I just done me some talking to the sun
And I said I didn't like the way he got things done
Oh raindrops keep falling on my head
Keep a-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 comes up to greet me,
To greet, greet, greet, greet me
Raindrops keep falling on my head
But that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turning red
Crying's not for me
Cause I ain't gonna stop the rain by complaining
Raindrops keep falling on my head
But that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turning red
Crying's not for me
Cause I ain't gonna stop the rain by complaining
Because I'm free, nothing's bothering me
Because I'm free, and nothin's bothering me
Because I'm free, and nothin's bothering me
Because I'm free, and nothin's bothering me
The lyrics in Manic Street Preachers' cover of "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head" relay the message of accepting things that are out of our control, rather than complaining and letting them bring us down. The raindrops represent life's challenges and difficulties, and the singer realizes that as much as he may dislike them, he cannot change them. He repeats the phrase "nothing seems to fit" to describe the feeling of being weighed down by these challenges.
In the second verse, the singer speaks of conversing with the sun, blaming it for not getting things done. This could be a more metaphorical conversation, representing the singer's conversation with a higher power, or with himself, as he tries to make sense of the struggles he is facing. He acknowledges that sometimes it feels like he's being "defeated" by the "blues" (sadness), but he is optimistic that happiness will return to greet him shortly, and he will overcome these challenges.
The chorus repeats twice, emphasizing that although the rain keeps falling, the singer will not let it bring him down. He's not going to cry or complain about it because he knows it won't change anything. The final repetition of "Because I'm free, and nothin's bothering me" serves as a message of empowerment and a reminder that we have control over how we react to things.
Line by Line Meaning
Raindrops keep falling on my head
I am being hit by hard times, as if the rain keeps pouring down on me.
Just like the guy whose feet are too big for his bed
I feel out of place in my situation, just like a man with oversized feet cannot fit into a regular bed.
Nothing seems to fit
Everything in my life seems mismatched and disorganized.
Oh raindrops keep falling on my head
Despite my struggles, I am still facing the same difficulties.
Keep a-falling
The raindrops will not stop anytime soon.
Cause I just done me some talking to the sun
I spoke to the sun, as if it has the power to change my circumstances.
And I said I didn't like the way he got things done
I expressed my dissatisfaction with the way things are going in my life.
Sleeping on the job
I feel like things are not progressing or being taken care of properly.
But there's one thing I know
Despite my struggles, I have confidence in one thing.
The blues they send to meet me won't defeat me
I will not let my sad emotions control me and bring me down.
It won't be long till happiness comes up to greet me,
I am optimistic that my situation will improve and I will find happiness soon.
To greet, greet, greet, greet me
I will be welcomed by happiness multiple times.
But that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turning red
Although I am facing hard times, I will not cry about it.
Crying's not for me
I am choosing to handle my struggles without becoming emotional.
Cause I ain't gonna stop the rain by complaining
I know that complaining about my circumstances will not make them better.
Because I'm free, nothing's bothering me
I am free from worry and stress that are associated with hard times.
Because I'm free, and nothin's bothering me
I am able to remain positive and not let my struggles bring me down because of my freedom from emotional baggage.
Because I'm free, and nothin's bothering me
My freedom allows me to stay optimistic even in the face of hard times.
Because I'm free, and nothin's bothering me
I am able to keep a positive outlook despite the challenges facing me.
Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, CTM Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC FRANCE
Written by: Burt F. Bacharach, Hal David
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TECHNOIR
Ha ppiness is happening DRagons have been bled , put your tape in the VCR -
Is it because I skipped the Ad that I can't hear this ?
Annoying ads keep fallin' on my head
But just like the guy whose feet are too big for his bed
Nothin' seems to fit
Those Ads are fallin' on my head, they keep fallin'
So I just did me some talkin' to the sun
And I said I didn't like the way he got things done
Sleepin' on the job
Those Ads are fallin' on my head, they keep fallin
But there's one thing I know
The Ads they send ,they send to beat me, won't defeat me
It won't be long till happiness steps up to greet me
Annoying ads keep fallin' on my head
But that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turnin' red
Buying's not for me
'Cause Once annoyed by a corporation I ain't gonna stop their bullshit by complainin'
Because I'm free
Nothings worryin' me
[trumpet]
It won't be long (till the actual song) + happiness steps up to greet me
Annoying ads keep fallin' on my head
But that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turnin' red
Buying's not for me
'Cause you or I are never gonna stop the ads by complainin'
Because I'm free
Nothin's worryin' me
And for your interruption, 47 generations of my family are never, ever going to buy your... whatever it was
Olly G
Always brings tears to my eye. The best tribute to Richey Edwards you could ever ask for
jamie foyers
Didn't know they had covered this. Was watching a 1990's gig of theirs and they played a storming acoustic version of this.
Katikat
I love this song! Thanks for sharing. :)
steve ruby
fantastic version
Kathy Eaton
A fantastic cover version for a great charity back in 1995. It's now 2017 & well just look at the state we're in.
beverley ann wright
@roo boy I was going to say that xD
roo boy
Now look where we are
loveiseverything
A year later and nothing has changed :(
thaninrath chusanga
Kathy Eaton I think so
tri rini nuringtyas
love this song so much