Walking In The Rain
Ronettes (the) Lyrics
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And someday someway woo I'll meet him
He'll be kind of shy, and real good lookin' too
And I'll be certain he's my guy by the things he'll like to do
Like walking in the rain (like walking in the rain)
And wishing on the stars (and wishing on the stars) up above
And being so in love
When he's near me, I'll kiss him,
And when he leaves me woo I'll miss him
Though sometimes we'll fight, I won't really care
And I'll know it's gonna be alright 'cause we've got so much we share
Like walking in the rain (like walking in the rain)
And wishing on the stars (and wishing on the stars) up above
And being so in love
(Johnny) no no he'll never do
(Bobby) no it isn't him too
They would never no they'd never never ever ever love
Walking in the rain (like walking in the rain)
And wishing on the stars (and wishing on the stars) up above
And being so in love
Oh oh oh where can he be oh oh
The Ronettes' "Walking in the Rain" is a song about the love and longing of a woman for a man she has yet to meet. She is hopeful to find someone who is shy, good-looking, and shares the same interests as her, such as walking in the rain, wishing on stars, and being in love. The lyrics are romantic and optimistic, bringing to life the excitement and anticipation of a future love affair.
The song's melody is upbeat and has a distinctive "wall of sound" production style that was popular in the early 1960s. The arrangement features string instruments, percussion, and harmonizing backup vocals that make the song feel larger than life. The melody and lyrics are a perfect match, with the chorus of "walking in the rain" and "wishing on the stars" being catchy and memorable.
Interestingly, the song was written by Phil Spector, Ellie Greenwich, and Jeff Barry, who were all prominent songwriters in the 1960s. Phil Spector produced the song, which was released in 1964 as a single with "How Does It Feel?" as the B-side. The song became a hit in the US and the UK, and was later covered by several artists, including Jay and the Americans, and Grace Jones.
Overall, the lyrics of "Walking in the Rain" paint a picture of a dreamy love story, while the melody and instrumentation transport the listener to a luxurious, magical place. The song stands the test of time and remains a classic example of the girl group sound of the 1960s.
Line by Line Meaning
I want him, and I need him,
I desire and depend on him
And someday someway woo I'll meet him
I believe I'll eventually encounter him in some manner
He'll be kind of shy, and real good lookin' too
He'll be a little reserved and very attractive
And I'll be certain he's my guy by the things he'll like to do
I'll know he's the one for me based on our shared interests
Like walking in the rain (like walking in the rain)
Taking walks during a rainfall
And wishing on the stars (and wishing on the stars) up above
Hoping and dreaming about what's beyond our reach
And being so in love
Feeling completely enamored with each other
When he's near me, I'll kiss him,
I'll express my affection for him when he's in my vicinity
And when he leaves me woo I'll miss him
I'll deeply long for him once he's departed
Though sometimes we'll fight, I won't really care
Even when we have disagreements, they won't really bother me
And I'll know it's gonna be alright 'cause we've got so much we share
Since we have so much in common, I'll be confident that we'll be fine
no no he'll never do
Someone I'm thinking of could never fit my ideal partner
no it isn't him too
Another person I had in mind wouldn't make a suitable match either
They would never no they'd never never ever ever love
Neither of them would ever be capable of feeling true love
Oh oh oh where can he be oh oh
Expressing my eagerness to find my perfect match
Lyrics ยฉ EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BARRY MANN, PHIL SPECTOR, CYNTHIA WEIL
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J.C
I canโt really explain quite how much I love this song, it brings me to tears and transports me to a better place with itโs sheer majestic beauty, the earnestness, the huge galloping chorus, Ronnieโs voice, Spectorโs production, the arrangement, the musicianship. Genius.
Jacquie Tellalian
RIP Ronnie!! Sweetest voice of a generation!
opentrunks
Oh I didn't know, what a bummer, and I never got to see her.
Nilcea Almeida
Uma letra linda.
Admiral37
RIP, Ronnie Spector ๐ฅ"Waking In The Rain" was the fifth of the group's eight songs that appeared on the Billboard Hot 100. It was released in October 1964 and peaked at #23 on the Hot 100. The single included sound effects of thunder and lightning which earned audio engineer Larry Levine a Grammy nomination.
Mark Pacho
I got to meet Larry Levine at Gold Star before they tore it down.
J.C
The pinnacle of popular music history.
Stephanie Ein
Recorded in one take. Rest in power, Queen.
David Burckhard
From someone who remembers when this was on the charts, I'll miss you and the Ronettes.
Dee Wojciechowski
I remember