In the U.S., "Laughter in the Rain" reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on February 1, 1975 (Sedaka's first single to top the Hot 100 since 1962). The song spent two weeks at the top of the adult contemporary chart.
The record was also a major hit in Canada, reaching #2 on the pop singles chart and #1 on the adult contemporary chart. It was also released in the U.K., where it spent nine weeks on the Singles Chart, peaking at #15 on June 22, 1974.
Laughter In The Rain
Neil Sedaka Lyrics
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It starts to rain, it begins to pour
Without an umbrella we're soaked to the skin
I feel a shiver run up my spine
I feel the warmth of her hand in mine
Oh, I hear laughter in the rain,
Walking hand in hand with the one I love
Oh, how I love the rainy days and the happy way I feel inside
After a while we run under a tree
I turn to her and she kisses me
There with the beat of the rain on the leaves
Softly she breathes and I close my eyes
Sharing our love under stormy skies
Oh, I hear laughter in the rain,
Walking hand in hand with the one I love
Oh, how I love the rainy days and the happy way I feel inside
I feel the warmth of her hand in mine
Oh, I hear laughter in the rain,
Walking hand in hand with the one I love
Oh, how I love the rainy days and the happy way I feel inside
Oh, I hear laughter in the rain,
Walking hand in hand with the one I love
Oh, how I love the rainy days and the happy way I feel inside
The lyrics of Neil Sedaka's "Laughter in the Rain" portray a romantic moment between two lovers who are caught in a rainy downpour. Despite the inconvenience of getting soaked without an umbrella, the couple finds beauty and joy in the moment, with the singer expressing how the warmth of his partner's hand in his own gives him a shiver down his spine. As they run under a tree for shelter, the couple shares a tender kiss and breathes in the fresh air of the rain. The chorus of the song repeats the sentiment that the singer can hear laughter in the rain and loves the happy feeling he gets when he's walking hand in hand with his love.
The combination of a romantic moment in the rain and the joyful, upbeat tone of the song make "Laughter in the Rain" a classic feel-good hit for listeners of all ages. The use of sensory language, such as feeling the shiver up the spine and the warmth of the hand, helps paint a clear picture of the intimacy and connection between the two lovers. This song has since become a staple in pop culture and has been covered by various artists.
Line by Line Meaning
Strolling along country roads with my baby
Walking down rural paths with my loved one
It starts to rain, it begins to pour
Water falls from the sky, intensifying into a downpour
Without an umbrella we're soaked to the skin
Lacking a shelter, we become drenched to our outermost layer
I feel a shiver run up my spine
My body experiences a cold shudder from the wetness
I feel the warmth of her hand in mine
The touch of her hand brings warmth to my body
Oh, I hear laughter in the rain,
Amidst the rainfall, I can hear expressions of joy
Walking hand in hand with the one I love
Together, we walk intimately, with hands linked
Oh, how I love the rainy days and the happy way I feel inside
The precipitation brings me happiness and contentment
After a while we run under a tree
Eventually, we find refuge under a tree
I turn to her and she kisses me
I face her and she gives me a kiss
There with the beat of the rain on the leaves
While raindrops hit against the foliage's surface
Softly she breathes and I close my eyes
Gently inhaling, she causes me to shut my eyes
Sharing our love under stormy skies
We express our love during turbulent atmospheric conditions
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NEIL SEDAKA, PHIL CODY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Manulannes
Strolling along country roads with my baby
It starts to rain, it begins to pour
Without an umbrella we're soaked to the skin
I feel a shiver run up my spine
I feel the warmth of her hand in mine
Oh, I hear laughter in the rain,
Walking hand in hand with the one I love
Oh, how I love the rainy days and the happy way I feel inside
After a while we run under a tree
I turn to her and she kisses me
There with the beat of the rain on the leaves
Softly she breathes and I close my eyes
Sharing our love under stormy skies
Oh, I hear laughter in the rain,
Walking hand in hand with the one I love
Oh, how I love the rainy days and the happy way I feel inside
I feel the warmth of her hand in mine
Oh, I hear laughter in the rain,
Walking hand in hand with the one I love
Oh, how I love the rainy days and the happy way I feel inside
Oh, I hear laughter in the rain,
Walking hand in hand with the one I love
Oh, how I love the rainy days and the happy way I feel inside
@TheGreeneyes777
February 10th 2012 I was diagnosed with lymphoma cancer I was also given a 10% chance that I would survive! 4 days into my hospital stay it had rained outside and I remember asking God, you get me out of this sane and alive and I will never take for granted another rainy day. Well I survived cancer and I'm coming up on my 10-year anniversary and with keeping my promise when it's storming outside I still find laughter in the rain! Still listening January 29th 2022 ❤️🎶❤️
@debbitrimberger9440
FANTASTIC!!! CONGRATULATIONS. GOD's powers of healing at awesome! Enjoy your gift of life.
@laijohn5725
thank God and be happy always.
@johnmurphy1529
God bless
@siliconesal
Music is fantastic but Science rules !
Sarah Gilbert ♥️ - Vaxxer - happened to attend the same school.
Had invasive breast cancer in 2014 - still here !
@TheGreeneyes777
@@siliconesal Hi Sally, you are the true warrior princess and a shining example of what it means to be a groovy human being! 😎
@theultimatemale6820
AH,, THE 70'S. A DECADE OF BEAUTIFUL MUSIC, DANCING AND FASHION, UNLIKE ANYTHING THAT WE HAVE TODAY. WHO AGREES?
@kel-in5gi
the ultimate male. what's that about?
@theultimatemale6820
@@kel-in5gi JUST LIKE I SAID. 70'S MUSIC WAS GREAT.
@micko1404
the 70s was when music was real music