Stormy Weather
Sarah Vaughan/Joe Williams Lyrics
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Stormy weather
Since my man and I ain't together
Keeps rainin' all the time
Life is bare, gloom and misery everywhere
Stormy weather
Just cant get my poor self together
The time
So weary all the time
When he went away the blues walked in and met me
If he stays away old rockin' chair will get me
All I do is pray
the Lord above will let me walk in the sun once more
Can't go on, every thing I had is gone
Stormy weather
Since my man and I ain't together
Keeps rainin' all the time
Can't go on, everything I had is gone
Stormy weather
Since my man and I ain't together
keeps rainin' all the time
It keeps rainin' all the time
just rainin', just rainin' all the time, ooh
it's raining, it's raining all the time
all the time, all the time, it just rains, rains
Rains, rains all the time
It keeps rainin', it's rainin' all the time
Sarah Vaughan's "Stormy Weather" is a powerful ballad that speaks to the pain and loneliness of heartbreak. The opening line "I don't know why there's no sun up in the sky" sets the tone of the song, conveying a sense of hopelessness and despair. The chorus of "Stormy Weather," with its repeated reference to the rain, reflects the sad state of the singer's emotions. She is unable to move on from the breakup and is consumed by her sadness.
The verses tell the story of a woman whose life has been shattered by the departure of her partner. Everywhere she looks, she sees sorrow and misery. The man she loved was the center of her world, and his absence has left a giant hole in her heart. She prays for the strength to overcome her grief and to be able to see the sunshine again. But no matter how hard she tries, the rain keeps falling, and the pain of her loss is ever-present.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why there's no sun up in the sky
I'm feeling depressed and confused, like there's no hope or light in my life
Stormy weather
I'm experiencing a difficult and turbulent period in my life
Since my man and I ain't together
My romantic relationship has ended and it's caused me a lot of pain and sadness
Keeps rainin' all the time
I feel like my life is constantly filled with sadness and negativity
Life is bare, gloom and misery everywhere
My life feels empty and miserable, and everywhere I look it seems like there's nothing but despair
Just can't get my poor self together
I'm struggling to cope with my emotional pain and it feels like I'm falling apart
I'm so weary, wary all the time
I am constantly tired and anxious, and I can't seem to escape these negative feelings
When he went away the blues walked in and met me
After my partner left, I became overwhelmed with sadness and despair
If he stays away old rockin' chair will get me
If my partner doesn't come back, I may be left alone and filled with regret as I grow old
All I do is pray
I turn to religion and spirituality as a source of comfort and hope during this difficult time
The Lord above will let me walk in the sun once more
I hope that God will provide me with the strength and courage to overcome my struggles and find happiness again
Can't go on, every thing I had is gone
I feel like I've lost everything that's important to me, and I'm struggling to see a way forward
It keeps rainin' all the time
My life feels like a never-ending storm, and it seems like there's no end in sight
Just rainin', just rainin' all the time, ooh
The rain is a constant reminder of my pain and sadness, and it feels like there's no escape
It's raining, it's raining all the time
My emotional turmoil is always with me, and I can't seem to find any relief or respite
All the time, all the time, it just rains, rains
No matter what I do or where I go, my life is always filled with sadness and despair
Rains, rains all the time
The rain is an apt symbol for the constant sadness and turmoil that I'm experiencing in my life
It keeps rainin', it's rainin' all the time
My situation never seems to improve, and I'm left feeling lost and alone in a never-ending storm
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, S.A. MUSIC
Written by: Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler
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@rr7firefly
This is unquestionably a landmark recording. Sarah Vaughan gives great expression to the Gershwin songbook, and Michael Tilson Thomas is superb conducting the LA Philharmonic early in his illustrious career. Thank you for uploading this section of that evening's performance! Would you consider putting the finale "Foggy Day in London Town"? I would be enormously thankful.
@luisjochoa
what delicious easiness of perfect singing, always creating new sounds all along.... Such freedom and such commitment to the original piece in total focus, exploding the music to galactic proportion!!! Sarah Vaughan is the Human Whale !!!
@barztool
I love this album! This medley is one of my favorites!
@oodie120
I bought this album 3 times, yep wore it out, it is also a cd I take on all road trips! Thanks for posting!
@ManagerGuy1
ahhh! no wonder - Marty did great work - I recall he arranged a lot for Sammy Davis, Jr. and many other fine singers. Thank you Buff.
@michelvassail3960
un chant d'une respiration inégalée, merci pour les précisions sur l'accompagnement de Sarah Vaughan dans cette éblouissante interprétation.
@Zbodin
J'ai vu ce petit bout de femme à NICE (france) deux fois dans les jardins de Cimiez et ce Gershwin Live, je le connais par coeur. A chaque fois que j'écoute Sarah VAUGHAN, je suis stupéfait par sa voix et ce qu'elle en faisait. Sur l'autre face du vinyle, un titre reste pour moi inoubliable et devrait rejoindre le patrimoine mondial immateriel; je parle de "Since my man's gone"
@1963tomtom
Adore this album.
@ManagerGuy1
I loved it! Sassy was in great voice for these great tunes. I wonder who the arranger was? Thank you for posting.
@normandyanick
I have the CD. I'd love you to post her version of The Man I Love from this recording. Incredible scats.