Have You Ever Seen The Rain
Rod Stewart Lyrics
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There's a calm before the storm
I know
It's been comin' for some time
When it's over, so they say
It'll rain a sunny day
I know
Shinin' down like water
I want to know, have you ever seen the rain?
I want to know, have you ever seen the rain
Comin' down on a sunny day?
Yesterday, and days before
Sun is cold and rain is hard
I know
Been that way for all my time
'Til forever, on it goes
Through the circle, fast and slow
I know
It can't stop, I wonder
I want to know, have you ever seen the rain?
I want to know, have you ever seen the rain
Comin' down on a sunny day?
Yeah
I want to know, have you ever seen the rain?
I want to know, have you ever seen the rain
Comin' down on a sunny day?
"Have You Ever Seen The Rain" is an introspective song by Rod Stewart which expresses the idea that sometimes we know when things are going wrong and we feel helpless to stop them. It implies that there is an inevitability to certain events, and that sometimes we just have to go along with them. The verse "Someone told me long ago/There's a calm before the storm" suggests that there are warning signs of trouble but we often ignore them. The lyrics are reflective, and they remind us to pay attention and to be present in our lives.
The chorus "I want to know, have you ever seen the rain? I want to know, have you ever seen the rain/Comin' down on a sunny day?" is a question directed towards the listener. It invites us to think about the contradictions in life and how things that seem impossible can happen. Rain on a sunny day is a metaphor for those moments when we experience something unexpected or something that goes against what we believe is possible.
Overall, the song is about the nature of life, and how we can't control everything. It encourages us to be mindful of what is happening in our lives and to be open to experiencing things that might seem impossible. The song suggests that despite the chaos of life, there is beauty to be found in unexpected places.
Line by Line Meaning
Someone told me long ago
Long ago, someone told me something important
There's a calm before the storm
Before a large event happens, things may be peaceful
I know
I am aware of this fact
It's been comin' for some time
This event has been approaching for a while
When it's over, so they say
As people say, after it's finished
It'll rain a sunny day
Even on a bright day, bad things can happen
I know
I am aware of this fact
Shinin' down like water
It will come down like rain
I want to know, have you ever seen the rain?
I am curious if you've ever experienced a difficult time
I want to know, have you ever seen the rain
I am curious if you've ever experienced a difficult time
Comin' down on a sunny day?
Even when everything seems alright, bad things can happen
Yesterday, and days before
In the past
Sun is cold and rain is hard
Even seemingly opposing things can both be harsh
I know
I am aware of this fact
Been that way for all my time
It has always been like this for me
'Til forever, on it goes
This pattern will continue forever
Through the circle, fast and slow
Through life's ups and downs
I know
I am aware of this fact
It can't stop, I wonder
This cycle will continue, and I am curious about it
I want to know, have you ever seen the rain?
I am curious if you've ever experienced a difficult time
I want to know, have you ever seen the rain
I am curious if you've ever experienced a difficult time
Comin' down on a sunny day?
Even when everything seems alright, bad things can happen
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: John Fogerty
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@abah_kc1519
Someone told me long ago
There's a calm before the storm
I know
It's been coming for some time
When it's over so they say
It'll rain a sunny day
I know
Shining down like water
I want to know
Have you ever seen the rain
I want to know
Have you ever seen the rain
Coming down on a sunny day
Yesterday and days before
Sun is cold and rain is hard
I know
Been that way for all my time
'Til forever on it goes
Through the circle, fast and slow
I know
It can't stop, I wonder
I want to know
Have you ever seen the rain
I want to know
Have you ever seen the rain
Coming down on a sunny day
(Yeeaahh)
I want to know
Have you ever seen the rain
I want to know
Have you ever, ever seen the rain
Coming down on a sunny day
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@henriqueruiz2690
Someone told me long ago
There's a calm before the storm, I know
It's been coming' for some time
When it's over, so they say
It will rain a sunny day, I know
Shining' down like water
I wanna know
Have you ever seen the rain?
I wanna know
Have you ever seen the rain?
Comin' down on a sunny day?
Yesterday, and days before
Sun is cold and rain is hard, I know
Been that way for all my time
'Till forever, on it goes
Through the circle, fast and slow, I know
It can't stop, I wonder
I wanna know
Have you ever seen the rain?
I wanna know
Have you ever seen the rain?
Coming' down on a sunny day?
Yeah!
I wanna know
Have you ever seen the rain?
I wanna know
Have you ever seen the rain?
Coming' down on a sunny day?
@user-mf2cx7ck7w
71 years old and I can still see myself dancing to this song!!
@grahamparkyn1590
70 year old here and still rocking to this 👍
@thomasaddante4069
U guys rock 💯💪🏻
@pozn9962
Dance on, dance on... 🕺
@magdalenamusielak1227
❤
@user-qs5gg1cy9b
La buena música no pasa de moda para los buenos conocedores saludos buen día desde México
@tiborkazuric4952
Ovog savršenog pjevača slušam od svoje 12-e godine i uvijek me ponovo oduševi. Nema više ovakvih "faca". ❤
@dorothygibson2617
His songs lift me up when I'm down and wanna be out I love him❤❤ thank you Rod
@kemalsavas4938
Its 2024 and i still listening 😅
@Classicsoftrock.
Wonderful music of the three decades.. great songs, still sing along. Great memories of my lifetime of joys, happy times, some tears. It's been a wonderful ride so far.. hope it brings memories to each and all of you.. I love it!!Best wishes to all.