Crying in the Rain
Nick Lowe & Dave Edmunds Lyrics
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The way my broken heart is hurting me
I've got my pride and I know how to hide
All the sorrow and pain
I'll do my crying in the rain
If I wait for cloudy skies
You won't know the rain from the tears in my eyes
So though the heartaches remain
I'll do my crying in the rain
Raindrops falling from heaven
Will never wash away my misery
But since we're not together
I'll wait for stormy weather
To hide these tears I hope you'll never see
Someday when my crying's done
I'm gonna wear a smile and walk in the sun
I may be a fool
But till then, darling, you'll never see me complain
I'll do my crying in the rain
I'll do my crying in the rain
I'll do my crying in the rain
I'll do my crying in the rain
The lyrics of Nick Lowe & Dave Edmunds's song Crying in the Rain express the pain and sorrow of a person who has a broken heart and is trying to hide their emotions. The singer has pride and does not want to show their ex-lover how much they are hurting. Instead, they choose to cry in the rain, where their tears can be camouflaged by the raindrops. The song suggests that the singer still loves this person, but they have decided to keep their love and feelings hidden instead of expressing them. The rain symbolizes the sadness and heartbreak that the singer feels, and they are seeking solace in it.
The second verse further emphasizes the singer's desire to keep their emotions hidden. They believe that waiting for cloudy skies will make it easier to cry, as the tears will blend in with the rain. The singer acknowledges that even though they still love their ex-lover, it is better to keep their feelings hidden. They want to avoid making their heartaches known and continue to hide their pain. The singer is determined to keep their emotions to themselves until they can finally move on and wear a smile again.
Overall, the lyrics of Crying in the Rain perfectly capture the pain and heartbreak of someone still in love with an ex-lover, but unable to express their emotions. The song's use of rain as a symbol of sadness is beautifully done, making it an emotional and relatable song for anyone who has gone through a heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll never let you see
I won't reveal to you, how badly I'm wounded inside
The way my broken heart is hurting me
I'm feeling miserable and sorrowful, because of a broken heart
I've got my pride and I know how to hide
I'm proud of myself and I know how to conceal all my feelings
All the sorrow and pain
I am filled with extreme sadness and discomfort
I'll do my crying in the rain
I'll express my sadness and agony secretly, in rain
If I wait for cloudy skies
If I wait for a time of sadness
You won't know the rain from the tears in my eyes
You won't able to distinguish my crying from the raindrops
You'll never know that I still love you
You'll remain unaware of my love for you
So though the heartaches remain
Although the grief persists
I'll do my crying in the rain
I'll keep on crying in the rain
Raindrops falling from heaven
Rain falling from the sky
Will never wash away my misery
This rainfall won't wash away my sadness and pain
But since we're not together
As we are not together anymore
I'll wait for stormy weather
I'll wait for a heavy rainstorm
To hide these tears I hope you'll never see
So that my secret tears remain undiscovered by you
Someday when my crying's done
One day when my crying comes to an end
I'm gonna wear a smile and walk in the sun
I will put on a happy face and live cheerfully
I may be a fool
I accept that I might be foolish
But till then, darling, you'll never see me complain
But until that day comes, my complaints will remain secret to you
I'll do my crying in the rain
I'll keep on crying in the rain
I'll do my crying in the rain
I'll keep on crying in the rain
I'll do my crying in the rain
I'll keep on crying in the rain
I'll do my crying in the rain
I'll keep on crying in the rain
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carole King, Howard Greenfield
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
John Mitchell
Two greats singing two greats. Thank you.
John
When they talk about the great guitar players Dave Edmunds is rarely, if ever mentioned. Dave is an all time great, he is as good as it gets.
James Roets
Just beautiful.
steve hewitt
FAB.