Stormy Weather
Shelby Lynne/Willie Nelson Lyrics
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Since my gal and I ain't together, keeps raining all the time
Life is bare, gloom and misery everywhere, stormy weather
Just can't get my poor old self together
I'm weary all the time, the time
So weary all the time
When she went away the blues walked in and they met me
All I do is pray the Lord above will let me
Walk in the sun once more
Can't go on, everything I had is gone, stormy weather
Since my gal and I ain't together
Keeps raining all the time
Keeps raining all the time
(When she went away the blues walked in and they met me
If she stays away, that old rocking chair's will get me
All I do is pray the Lord above will let me
Walk in the sun once more)
Can't go on, everything I had is gone, stormy weather
Since my gal and I ain't together
Keeps raining all the time, the time
Keeps raining all the time
The song "Stormy Weather" is a classic blues/jazz song that has been covered by numerous artists over the years. The lyrics tell the story of a man who is feeling lost and alone since his lover has left him. He can't seem to find any joy in life and everything around him is bleak and miserable because she is no longer with him. He is so sad and weary that he can barely function and is constantly longing for her to return.
The line "When she went away the blues walked in and they met me" is particularly powerful because it perfectly captures the idea of depression and sadness being tangible things that can invade a person's life. The man is personifying his emotional state and describing it as something that has physically come into his life and taken over. He is so consumed by his sadness that he fears he will never be able to get out of it and will remain trapped in the stormy weather forever.
In contrast, the line "All I do is pray the Lord above will let me walk in the sun once more" offers a glimmer of hope that things may get better. The man is reaching out to a higher power, hoping that if he prays hard enough, he will be able to overcome his despair and find happiness again. This song is a reminder of the power of love and the devastating effects that losing it can have on a person.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't know why there's no sun up in the sky, stormy weather
I don't understand why it's always stormy and dark.
Since my gal and I ain't together, keeps raining all the time
Ever since my girlfriend left me, everything seems to go wrong all the time.
Life is bare, gloom and misery everywhere, stormy weather
My life feels empty and full of despair with no hope for the future.
Just can't get my poor old self together
I can't seem to pull myself out of this depression and feel like I've lost control.
I'm weary all the time, the time
I'm constantly exhausted and drained with no energy or motivation.
So weary all the time
I feel worn out and have no strength to endure this pain anymore.
When she went away the blues walked in and they met me
I feel sad and hopeless ever since my girlfriend left me for someone else.
If she stays away, that old rocking chair's gonna get me
If she doesn't come back, I'll be alone and lonely with nothing but old age to keep me company.
All I do is pray the Lord above will let me
All I can do is hope and pray that things will get better and she'll come back to me.
Walk in the sun once more
I just want to feel happy and content again, to enjoy the good things in life and forget about the stormy weather.
Can't go on, everything I had is gone, stormy weather
I can't continue living this way with nothing left in my life and no hope for the future.
Keeps raining all the time
The stormy weather is a constant reminder of my sadness and the emptiness in my life.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, S.A. MUSIC
Written by: Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler
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@barbarakenny2726
One of my favorite songs, so happy that Willy shared it
@mynamismudd4883
she is definately lovin on Willie. What great camera work to catch their looks at each other.
@painterluke
i don t get enough of the old Shelby Lynne songs. she is the best, interpreting songs of all genres. her 90s album Temptation shows her versatility capped off by one of the lesser known but most beautiful ballads Where We Go From Here. each song on that album is like a different artist, she is that versatile. Wish she would have stayed with those types of songs, but people have to stretch and experiment, as they say. i always go back to Shelby as she sings with such greats as Willie Nelson and others, as well as the big bands. she doesn t sing a song, she interprets a song and is in the moment. the words and music move her as she moves the listener.
@elizabethleather6764
I love the way she reacts with Willie Nelson during this song, two greats with heart and soul.
@prettykiray
Me too I think I have a girl crush on her too ☺️❤️
@Newfoundmike
@Elizabeth Leather she makes Willie Blush 💘
@terrimanuri7944
Pretty lit,Voice babydoll🌸
@doracosta4915
wonderful Willie & Shelby
@hawkrider88
She has such a great feel and voice. Like her more mainstream stuff the best.
@aniteowl1
Thank you for posting this. Love them both uh huh Great song writers. This is great!