Stormy Weather
Marie Carmen Lyrics


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(Harold Harlen / Ted Koehler)

Don't know why
There's no sun up in the sky
Stormy weather Since my man and I
Ain't together
Keeps raining all the time
Life is bare
Gloom and misery everywhere
Stormy weather
Just can't keep my poor self
Together I'm weary all the time, the time
So weary all the time

When he went away
The blues walked in
And got me
If he stays away
Ol' rockin chair
Will get me
All I do is pray
The Lord above
Will let me
Walk in the sun once more

Can't go on
All I had in life is gone
Stormy weather
Since my man and I
Ain't together
Keeps raining all the time

I walk alone
Heavy-hearted and sad
Night comes around
And I'm still feeling bad
Rain pouring down
Blinding every hope I had

This pittering, pattering
Beating and spattering
Drives me mad
Love love love
This misery is just too much for me

Can't go on
Everything I had is gone
Stormy weather
Since my man and I
Ain't together




Keeps raining all the time
Keeps raining all the time

Overall Meaning

The song "Stormy Weather" by Marie Carmen is a soulful rendition of the iconic song written by Harold Harlen and Ted Koehler. The song is an expression of intense emotion, an ode to a lost love, and the despair that comes with being alone. The lyrics paint a picture of a bleak existence, where nothing seems to work out, and everything is shrouded in darkness. The singer of the song is caught in the midst of a storm, both figuratively and literally, as the rain pours down, mirroring her sadness and despair.


The song captures the essence of heartbreak and the longing for a lost love, and the feelings are universal, making it an instant classic. The lyrics are evocative, and Marie Carmen's soulful voice only serves to accentuate the emotions expressed in the song. The song is a true masterpiece of the blues genre, and it is no wonder that it has been covered by artists like Billie Holiday, Lena Horne, and Etta James, among others.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't know why
I do not understand the reason


There's no sun up in the sky
The weather is cloudy and dark


Stormy weather Since my man and I
The weather is stormy due to the separation from my partner


Ain't together
We are not united


Keeps raining all the time
It continuously rains


Life is bare
My life is empty and lacking


Gloom and misery everywhere
Everywhere I look, there is only sadness and despair


Just can't keep my poor self
I cannot maintain my composure


Together I'm weary all the time, the time
The separation has left me exhausted


So weary all the time
I am constantly worn out


When he went away
When he left


The blues walked in
Sadness engulfed me


And got me
And consumed me


If he stays away
If he does not return


Ol' rockin chair
I will be left alone, sitting in a rocking chair


Will get me
I will become overwhelmed


All I do is pray
I only have hope in prayer


The Lord above
God in heaven


Will let me
Will allow me


Walk in the sun once more
To be happy again


Can't go on
I cannot continue


All I had in life is gone
Everything I had is lost


I walk alone
Without company


Heavy-hearted and sad
Full of sadness


Night comes around
The night falls


And I'm still feeling bad
And I still feel terrible


Rain pouring down
The rain continues to fall


Blinding every hope I had
Making me lose all hope


This pittering, pattering
The sound of the rain


Beating and spattering
Battering and splashing


Drives me mad
Drives me crazy


Love love love
Despite everything, I still love my partner


This misery is just too much for me
The sadness is unbearable for me


Keeps raining all the time
The rain continues to fall




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