Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head
RON ISLEY & BURT BACHARACH Lyrics
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And just like the 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 talkin' to the sun
And I said I didn't like the way he' got things done
Sleepin' on the job
But there's one thing i know
The blues he sends to meet me won't defeat me
It won't be long 'till happiness steps up to greet me
Raindrops keep falling on my head
But that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turnin' red
Crying's not for me
'Cause I'm never gonna stop the rain by complainin'
Because I'm free
Nothing's worrying me.
In Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head", RON ISLEY & BURT BACHARACH present a metaphorical expression of life's challenges, which usually come in the form of troubles that nobody can run away from. The song portrays a character who is frustrated and cannot find comfort or solace. The lyrics seek to express how the character feels, using an analogy of a man with feet too big for his bed, which is uncomfortable and fitting too tight. Everything seems wrong, but the raindrops keep falling on his head, adding to the mounting misery.
However, the character refuses to wallow in self-pity and decides to confront his troubles head-on. In an attempt to seek a solution, he reaches out to the sun and expresses his discomfort with the way things are done. The character complains about the sun sleeping on the job, leading to the ongoing misery, but he knows something for sure that the blues that come with life's challenges won't defeat him. There is a feeling of anticipation that the current situation is temporary, and happiness will greet him shortly.
The song's message highlights resilience, positivity, and the power of personal choice in dealing with problematic situations. By accepting that nothing lasts forever, the character chooses not to cry or complain and, instead, embrace freedom from worrying about the negative events in his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Raindrops keep falling on my head
Even in the midst of difficult circumstances, problems persist
And just like the guy whose feet are too big for his bed
Similar to a situation where a person does not feel comfortable in their own skin, the singer is made uncomfortable by the persistent raindrops
Nothin' seems to fit
As a result of the rainfall, life feels out of place and disorganized
Those raindrops are falling on my head, they keep falling
The precipitation is an ongoing and imminent issue
So I just did me some talkin' to the sun
In an effort to change the current situation, the artist takes up a conversation with a higher power
And I said I didn't like the way he' got things done
The singer voices their dissatisfaction with the manner in which the sun is managing things
Sleepin' on the job
The sun is neglecting its responsibilities and not performing as expected
Those raindrops are falling on my, head they keep falling
Despite the artist's efforts to change the situation, the rain persists
But there's one thing i know
The artist has faith in a particular fact that they believe to be true
The blues he sends to meet me won't defeat me
The negative emotions that the artist is experiencing will not get the better of them
It won't be long 'till happiness steps up to greet me
The singer believes that joy and contentment are waiting around the corner and will soon be within their reach
But there's one thing i know
The artist reiterates their unwavering faith in the fact that they had previously mentioned
The blues he sends to meet me won't defeat me
The negative emotions that the singer is experiencing will not break their spirit
It won't be long 'till happiness steps up to greet me
The singer is convinced that relief and happiness are lurking around the corner, waiting to be found
Raindrops keep falling on my head
The chorus serves as a refrain that emphasizes the continued presence of the raindrops
But that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turnin' red
The artist is hopeful that they will be able to handle the situation without breaking down emotionally
Crying's not for me
The artist is confident in their ability to cope with difficult circumstances without resorting to tears
'Cause I'm never gonna stop the rain by complainin'
The singer understands that complaining about the situation will not change it for the better
Because I'm free
The singer is not bound by other people's opinions or the conditions that they find themselves in
Nothing's worrying me.
The artist is not troubled by anything that is happening around them
Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, CTM Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC FRANCE
Written by: Burt F. Bacharach, Hal David
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