Originally a pianist, he began to play organ when playing with Roland Kirk in 1955. After collaborating with several blues artists, including T-Bone Walker, he joined Wes Montgomery's group in 1959.
After a fallow period, he began recording again in 1990.
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Melvin Rhyne Lyrics
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Funny, but here's that rainy day
Here's that rainy day they told me about
And I laughed at the thought that it might turn out this way
Where is that worn out wish that I threw aside
After it brought my lover near
It's funny how love becomes a cold rainy day
Funny how love becomes a cold rainy day
Funny, that rainy day is here
The lyrics to Melvin Rhyne's "Here's That Rainy Day" describe a moment of melancholy as the singer reflects on the irony of their current predicament. They lament not having saved their "left over dreams" and tossed aside a "worn out wish" that had once brought their lover near. The weather serves as a metaphor for their emotional state, as the rainy day they were warned about has arrived, and it's a cold, lonely one. Love, which had once brought warmth and happiness, has turned into a gloomy reality. The repetition of the phrase "funny, that rainy day is here" emphasizes the singer's sense of surprise, resignation, and irony.
The song's lyrics touch on themes of regret, lost opportunities, and the unpredictability of life. The rainy day serves as a symbol of sorrow and sadness, but also as a reminder that better days will come. The song's simple and poignant lyrics resonate with listeners who have experienced heartbreak or disappointment, capturing the essence of a universal human emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I should have saved those left over dreams
Perhaps I should have kept some of my unfulfilled hopes and aspirations.
Funny, but here's that rainy day
Ironically, the day I was warned about arrived.
Here's that rainy day they told me about
This is the day I was foretold to prepare for.
And I laughed at the thought that it might turn out this way
I ridiculed the notion that things would go down this path.
Where is that worn out wish that I threw aside
What happened to the hope that I discarded?
After it brought my lover near
After that hope led to me finding love.
It's funny how love becomes a cold rainy day
It’s ironic how love can turn into a bleak and dismal time.
Funny, that rainy day is here
It's coincidental that the day of sadness came when it did.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ROBERT REYNOLDS, SCOTTY HUFF
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