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.
The lyrics express how raindrops are falling relentlessly on the singer's head, symbolizing the challenges and difficulties he's facing in life. He draws an analogy between his situation and that of a man with large feet who can't find comfortable bedding. It reflects how he feels that nothing seems to fit or fall into place in his life. In an attempt to change his situation, he talks to the sun and complains about its lack of efficiency. However, despite his dissatisfaction, he acknowledges that whining and complaining won't stop the rain from falling.
The singer knows that he'll face obstacles and sadness, but they won't break him. He's confident that he'll soon find happiness, which will make everything worthwhile. The song concludes with the singer saying that crying and complaining are not his style because he's free and nothing is worrying him.
Line by Line Meaning
Raindrops keep falling on my head
The singer is experiencing raindrops falling on their head
And just like the guy whose feet are too big for his bed
Similar to a person with feet too big for their bed, the singer feels like they don't fit in with the rain falling on them
Nothin' seems to fit
The singer's feeling of not fitting in is intensified
Those raindrops are falling on my head, they keep falling
The rain continues to fall on the artist's head
So I just did me some talkin' to the sun
The artist has a conversation with the sun
And I said I didn't like the way he' got things done
In the conversation, the singer expresses displeasure with the sun's actions
Sleepin' on the job
The singer accuses the sun of being lazy
Those raindrops are falling on my, head they keep falling
Despite talking to the sun, the rain still won't stop falling on the artist's head
But there's one thing i know
Despite the rain, the artist has an understanding
The blues he sends to meet me won't defeat me
The artist refuses to be defeated by any sadness the rain might bring
It won't be long 'till happiness steps up to greet me
The singer is confident that happiness will arrive soon
But there's one thing i know
Despite the rain, the artist is still confident
Raindrops keep falling on my head
The rain is still falling on the singer's head
But that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turnin' red
The singer will not let the rain make them cry
Crying's not for me
The singer declares that they will not cry over the rain
'Cause I'm never gonna stop the rain by complainin'
The artist understands that complaining about the rain won't make it stop
Because I'm free
Despite the rain, the artist feels free
Nothing's worrying me.
The singer is not worried about anything and is still optimistic despite the rain
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BURT BACHARACH, HAL DAVID
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
imaginationunreal
Arguably, one of the greatest interpretations of this song ever performed. Thank you Ronald Isley. Rest In Peace Burt Bacharach and thank you for all the music you gave the world.
Ms. Nini
I just absolutely LOVE this!! Ronald Isley is definitely one of a kind and Burt is timeless. I heard him in an interview saying that Ronald was the most easiest & joyful recording he's ever done. Just came in the studio & knocked it out the box in one take. That's what true greatness does! Bless them both :-)
caribja
Nothing beats watching two legends together at work. Ron Isley's interpretation of this classic is beyond words.
Paula’s Universe *
Wow! Ron Isley turned this light and happy-go-lucky song into an anthem of strength and perseverance.
Anonymous Girl
RIP Burt Bacharach....My favorite performance of yours. 💋❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
mark williams
I have followed the Isley since I was a kid in the seventies. Ronald made this a totally different song. The Ronald Isley way!!!!!
Larry Gaines
Burt's songs Isley's voice are pure magic,I would personally appreciate more from these gentleman. There gifts are truly amazing.L Gaines
defeatedcaves
A brilliant interpretation.
lyma dunbar
Ron Isley......singing the music of Burt Bacharach....just WOW!!!! I have patterned my style of ad-adlibbing after this Maestro, and Burt Bacharach, I have ALWAYS loved your music. We relate to your lyrics, and close our eyes to your sweet melodies..
Pia S
Omg! Incredible ...so in love with this version. Wow