Purple Rain
OG Ron C Lyrics
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I never meant to cause you any pain
I only wanted to one time to see you laughing
I only wanted to see you
Laughing in the purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
I only wanted to see you
Bathing in the purple rain
I never wanted to be your weekend lover
I only wanted to be some kind of friend
Baby, I could never steal you from another
It′s such a shame our friendship had to end
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
I only wanted to see you
Underneath the purple rain
Honey, I know, I know
I know times are changing
It's time we all reach out
For something new, that means you too
You say you want a leader
But you can′t seem to make up your mind
I think you better close it
And let me guide you to the purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
Purple rain, purple rain
If you know what I'm singing about up here
C'mon, raise your hand
Purple rain, purple rain
I only want to see you
Only want to see you
In the purple rain
The lyrics of OG Ron C's song "Purple Rain" express the desire to bring joy and laughter to a loved one, without causing any sorrow or pain. The singer longs to see his beloved happy and carefree, enjoying life and soaking in the beauty of the purple rain. The color purple is often associated with passion and creativity, and the rain can be interpreted as a metaphor for new beginnings and rejuvenation. The singer confesses that he never wanted to be just a weekend fling or a home wrecker, but instead wanted to be a true friend and confidant who could guide his beloved towards a better future.
The second part of the song touches on themes of change and leadership, as the singer urges his listeners to embrace new opportunities and ideas. He points out that many people claim to want a leader, but are hesitant to follow anyone or make a firm decision. The singer suggests that it's time to let go of doubt and fear, and allow the purple rain to wash away old habits and beliefs. The song ends with a call to action, inviting anyone who understands the message to raise their hand and join in the celebration of life, love, and renewal.
Line by Line Meaning
I never meant to cause you any sorrow
I didn't intend to hurt or make you sad
I never meant to cause you any pain
I didn't mean to make you suffer
I only wanted to one time to see you laughing
I just wanted to witness you experience joy once
I only wanted to see you Laughing in the purple rain
I wanted to see you happy in a specific setting and mood
Purple rain, purple rain
Repeated mention of the title and theme of the song
I only wanted to see you Bathing in the purple rain
I wanted to see you experience a moment of beauty and creativity
I never wanted to be your weekend lover
I didn't want a fleeting or shallow relationship
I only wanted to be some kind of friend
I just wanted to be there for you in a supportive role
Baby, I could never steal you from another
I could never interfere with an existing romantic relationship
It's such a shame our friendship had to end
Regret over the relationship not working out
Honey, I know, I know
Addressing an individual with affection
I know times are changing
Acknowledging societal shifts in norms and values
It's time we all reach out
Proposing the idea of people connecting and collaborating more
For something new, that means you too
Implying that the listener should also embrace change and new experiences
You say you want a leader
Addressing an individual's desire for guidance or direction
But you can't seem to make up your mind
Commenting on indecisiveness or lack of commitment
I think you better close it
Suggesting that the individual should drop their guard and open up
And let me guide you to the purple rain
Offering to show the individual something enlightening or beautiful
If you know what I'm singing about up here, c'mon, raise your hand
Inviting listeners to connect with and understand the song's message
I only want to see you Only want to see you In the purple rain
Reiterating the setting and mood that the singer wants to experience with the listener
Writer(s): Dwight Grant, Bernard Freeman, Anthony Hester
Contributed by Hannah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.