Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head
Ron Isley/Burt Bacharach Lyrics


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Raindrops keep falling on my head
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
Those raindrops are falling on my, head they keep falling

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.

Overall Meaning

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

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Comments from YouTube:

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

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