Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head
Olivia Newton-John Anthony Warlow Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

Raindrops are falling on my head
I'm just like a guy whose feet are too big for his bed
Nothin' seems to fit
Those raindrops are falling on my head, they keep falling

So I just did me some talking to the sun
And I said I didn't like the way he got things done
Sleeping on the job

Those raindrops are falling on my head, they keep falling

But there's one thing I know
The blues they send to meet me won't defeat me
It won't be long till happiness steps up to greet me

'Cause raindrops keep falling on my head
Haha, but that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turning red
Cryin's not for me
Cause I'm never gonna stop the rain by complaining
Because I'm free
Nothings worrying me

Raindrops keep falling on my head
Ha, but that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turning red
Cryin's not for me
Cause I'm never gonna stop the rain by complaining

Because I'm free
Nothin's worrying me

Overall Meaning

The song "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head," performed by Olivia Newton-John and Anthony Warlow, is a classic that has remained relevant for decades. The lyrics aptly describe a feeling that many of us can relate to; that no matter what we do, life's challenges keep coming. The raindrops that keep falling on the singer's head represent the problems that keep coming, despite their efforts to avoid them.

The lyrics go on to say that the singer has tried to talk to the sun, a symbol of hope and positivity, but it seems not to be helping. Despite this, the singer knows that they won't be defeated by the blues that come with life's problems. They know that happiness will soon greet them.

The chorus, "Raindrops keep falling on my head, but that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turning red," is a declaration that the singer will not cry over these problems. They know that complaining about them won't solve anything, and they've accepted the situation. The last line, "Because I'm free, nothing's worrying me," is a final statement of acceptance and the freedom that comes with it.

Line by Line Meaning

Raindrops are falling on my head
I am getting drenched by raindrops

I'm just like a guy whose feet are too big for his bed
I feel out of place like a man with oversized feet in a small bed

Nothin' seems to fit
Nothing seems to match my needs

Those raindrops are falling on my head, they keep falling
The rain is not ceasing and keeps pouring on me

So I just did me some talking to the sun
I verbally addressed the sun

And I said I didn't like the way he got things done
I complained about how the sun operates

Sleeping on the job
The sun is not doing its job properly

Those raindrops are falling on my head, they keep falling
The rain is still falling despite my complaints

But there's one thing I know
However, I am confident about one thing

The blues they send to meet me won't defeat me
I will not be defeated by my sadness

It won't be long till happiness steps up to greet me
I am hopeful happiness will arrive soon

'Cause raindrops keep falling on my head
Even though I am getting wet, I am still hopeful

Haha, but that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turning red
I will not be crying just because I am raining on

Cryin's not for me
I will not cry

Cause I'm never gonna stop the rain by complaining
I know that complaining about the rain is not going to make it stop

Because I'm free
I am free of worries

Nothings worrying me
Nothing is bothering me

Raindrops keep falling on my head
The rain is still falling on me

Cause I'm never gonna stop the rain by complaining
I know that complaining about the rain is not going to make it stop

Because I'm free
I am free of worries

Nothin's worrying me
Nothing is bothering me

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BURT BACHARACH, HAL DAVID

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS