I'm Only Happy When it Rains
Richard Cheese Lyrics


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I'm only happy when it rains
I'm only happy when it's complicated
I know, I know you can't appreciate it
I'm only happy when it rains

You know I love it, when the news is bad
Why it feels so good to feel so sad?
I'm only happy when it rains

Pour your misery down
Pour your misery down on me
Pour your misery down
Pour your misery down on me

I only smile in the dark
My only comfort is the night gone black
I didn't accidently tell you that
I'm only happy when it rains
You wanna hear about my new obsession?




I'm riding high upon a deep depression
I'm only happy when it rains

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm Only Happy When it Rains" by Richard Cheese is a commentary on human emotions, particularly the idea that some individuals only feel content during moments of turmoil and distress. The opening melody, repeated throughout the song, is a sequence of notes that is both haunting and energetic, leading the listener to anticipate the darker theme of the lyrics. The lyrics convey the idea that the singer only feels happy when things are complicated and when they have to navigate through difficult situations. However, the irony of the song is that, instead of promoting the idea of finding happiness in the face of adversity, it suggests that there is a thrill in experiencing turmoil and drama. In this sense, the song is a commentary on the human psyche and the complex ways that we experience and seek out different emotions.


The singer expresses how much they enjoy hearing bad news and how it feels good to feel sad. They only feel comfortable in darkness and are only happy when it rains. The singer suggests that the listener pours their misery down on them, which seems to be an invitation for others to share in their misery. The lyrics convey a sense of isolation and disconnection from the outside world but, at the same time, a love for the drama that life brings. The chorus of the song repeats "I'm only happy when it rains," which provides a catchy refrain that reinforces the central theme of the song.


In conclusion, "I'm Only Happy When it Rains" by Richard Cheese is a song that explores the complex and sometimes paradoxical ways that individuals experience emotions. The song suggests that some people only find contentment in moments of difficulty and distress, which may explain why people seek out drama and conflict in their lives. The song's haunting melody and ironic lyrics create a poignant commentary on the human condition, reminding us that happiness and sadness are not binary emotions but rather complex and intertwined experiences.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm only happy when it rains
I derive happiness exclusively from negative emotions and situations in my life


I'm only happy when it's complicated
I feel content only when there are complications and conflicts in my life as they provide me with a sense of purpose and direction


I know, I know you can't appreciate it
I am aware that my preference for gloominess and chaos is not universally accepted or understood by others


You know I love it, when the news is bad
I have an affinity for negative news and events, as they give me satisfaction and fulfill a need for drama


Why it feels so good to feel so sad?
I find comfort in sadness, as it seems to alleviate other emotions such as boredom, numbness, or confusion


Pour your misery down
I invite others to share their problems and misery with me as a way to reinforce my own attitude towards negative emotions


I only smile in the dark
My true emotions are hidden from public view, and I only feel comfortable expressing them in private, when no one is watching


My only comfort is the night gone black
Darkness and solitude are my main sources of comfort and solace, as they allow me to withdraw from the world and focus on my own thoughts and feelings


I didn't accidentally tell you that
I intentionally divulged this information, as I seek attention and validation for my unconventional views and preferences


You wanna hear about my new obsession?
I am eager to share my latest fixation or infatuation, which is likely to involve some form of distress or negativity


I'm riding high upon a deep depression
I am experiencing a strong sense of elation or excitement stemming from my current state of depression or other negative emotions


I'm only happy when it rains
I cannot find happiness or satisfaction in life except through the experience of negative emotions and situations




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Comments from YouTube:

AndrΓ© Baldim

Thanks Mr. Cheese for bringing back excellent classics and make the day cheesier!!

Spencer Koelle

we live in a fantastic era. I had a vague idea of a cover of "Only Happy When it Rains" with this mood and tone, typed some words in to the search bar, and found this. Just imagine.

thedoctorzeus

This is probably my favorite Richard Cheese song. There are some close seconds, but this one has me tapping out.

Fred Flintstone

Wonderfully sung.

TrashPPL Media

omg i haven't heard this in twenty years

neet123

Randomly remembered this today. Great cover

Dorkchester1

Ive bought the cd. Thank you

Angela Fasold

Genius.

grandautismostreams

God I wish there was a karoke version of this song.

SixSixTrample

I don't even remember how the original song goes...

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