Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head
Ronald 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 song "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head" by Ronald Isley & Burt Bacharach is about facing life's struggles and finding a way to stay positive through it all. The singer in the song acknowledges that, like the rain that keeps falling on their head, life seems to throw challenges at them repeatedly, and nothing seems to fit. However, instead of complaining, they choose to talk to the sun and assert their agency over their life circumstances. The singer decides that they won't be beaten down by the blues that come their way, and that happiness will soon be on its way to greet them.


The metaphor of the rain represents the difficulties and challenges that one may face throughout life, but the song encourages the listener not to let them bring them down or make them feel defeated. Instead, the singer chooses to face their problems head-on, with determination and resiliency, knowing that they have the power to weather any storm that comes their way. By choosing to be positive and free of worry, the singer finds contentment in their situation despite the rain that keeps falling.


Line by Line Meaning

Raindrops keep falling on my head
The singer is acknowledging that they can't escape the rain falling on them.


And just like the guy whose feet are too big for his bed
The singer feels uncomfortable, like a person whose feet are too big for their bed.


Nothin' seems to fit
Everything feels out of place and uncomfortable, like clothes that don't fit properly.


Those raindrops are falling on my head, they keep falling
The artist reiterates that the raindrops won't stop falling on them.


So I just did me some talkin' to the sun
The artist tries to communicate with the sun, perhaps hoping it will stop the rain.


And I said I didn't like the way he' got things done
The singer expresses their dissatisfaction with the sun's actions.


Sleepin' on the job
The singer accuses the sun of failing to perform its duties.


Those raindrops are falling on my, head they keep falling
The artist reiterates that the raindrops won't stop falling on them.


But there's one thing i know
The artist expresses their confidence in what they are about to say.


The blues he sends to meet me won't defeat me
The artist is confident that negative emotions won't overcome them.


It won't be long 'till happiness steps up to greet me
The singer believes that happiness will soon come to them.


Raindrops keep falling on my head
The artist reiterates that they can't escape the falling raindrops.


But that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turnin' red
The singer suggests that they won't cry, despite the rain falling on them.


Crying's not for me
The singer declares that they won't cry.


'Cause I'm never gonna stop the rain by complainin'
The singer acknowledges that complaining won't change the situation.


Because I'm free
The artist feels free from worry or concern.


Nothing's worrying me.
The artist declares that they have no worries.




Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, Kanjian Music, 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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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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