Just Like Rain
Simone Lyrics


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She takes
Just like a woman
Yes she does
And she makes love
Just like a woman
And she aches
Just like a woman
But she breaks
Like a little girl

Nobody feels any pain
Tonight as I stand inside the rain
Everybody knows
That baby's got new clothes
Lately I see her ribbons and her bows
And the problems
From her curls

She takes
Just like a woman
Yes she does
And she makes love
Just like a woman
And she aches
Just like a woman
And she breaks
Like a little girl

It was raining from the first
Everybody knows I was dying of thirst
So I came here
Long time's curse
And what's worse
Is this pain in here




I can't stay in here
Ain't it clear
Ain't it clear

I must admit
I believe it's time for us to quit
And when we meet again
Bein' introduced as friends
Please don't let on
That you knew me when
I was hungry
And it was your world

I take
Just like a woman
Yes I do
And I make love
Just like a woman
And I ache
Just like a woman
But I break
Just like a little girl

Overall Meaning

In Simone's song "Just Like Rain," the lyrics depict a complex and emotionally charged relationship between two individuals. The repeated lines "She takes just like a woman" and "And she breaks like a little girl" suggest that the woman in question embodies both strength and vulnerability. The comparison to a woman portrays her ability to navigate the complexities of love and relationships, while the reference to a little girl reflects her fragility and tendency to get hurt.


The lyrics further delve into the singer's perspective, indicating that he is standing inside the rain, which may symbolize his feelings of despair and emotional turmoil. He observes that nobody feels any pain as they are shielded by their ignorance or indifference. The lines "Lately I see her ribbons and her bows" suggest that the woman has moved on and transformed herself, perhaps hiding her pain behind a façade of new clothes and superficial adornments. The mentioning of her curls and the problems they may carry alludes to the underlying emotional struggles she faces.


The second verse illustrates the singer's desperation and need for the woman's presence. He refers to his long-standing thirst and how he came to her, seeking solace or relief. The pain he feels is so unbearable that he acknowledges he cannot stay in it any longer. The lines "I must admit, I believe it's time for us to quit" reveal his recognition that their relationship has reached its breaking point.


As the song concludes, the singer suggests that when they meet again, they should pretend to be mere friends and not reveal the depth of their past connection. This highlights the final lines of the song, "When I was hungry, and it was your world," suggesting that the woman once held significant power and influence in the singer's life.


Overall, "Just Like Rain" explores themes of love, vulnerability, and the complexities that arise within relationships. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of emotional turmoil, highlighting the multifaceted nature of both individuals involved.


Line by Line Meaning

She takes
She assimilates the emotions and experiences of others


Just like a woman
In the same manner as someone who has a deep understanding of human emotions


Yes she does
Without a doubt, she possesses this ability


And she makes love
And she expresses her affection passionately and intimately


Just like a woman
In the same way as someone who embraces love wholeheartedly


And she aches
And she experiences deep emotional longing


Just like a woman
In the same manner as someone who feels intense yearning


But she breaks
However, she is fragile and vulnerable


Like a little girl
Similar to a young child who can be easily hurt


Nobody feels any pain
No one experiences any distress


Tonight as I stand inside the rain
In this moment, as I'm exposed to the pouring rain


Everybody knows
It is widely understood by everyone


That baby's got new clothes
That woman has adopted a new persona or attitude


Lately I see her ribbons and her bows
Recently, I observe the decorative elements of her appearance


And the problems
And the issues or challenges


From her curls
Resulting from her complicated and tangled emotions


It was raining from the first
The rain began falling from the very beginning


Everybody knows I was dying of thirst
Everyone is aware that I was desperately yearning for something


So I came here
Therefore, I arrived at this place


Long time's curse
A curse that has affected me for a significant duration


And what's worse
And what is even more unfortunate


Is this pain in here
Is the anguish that resides within me


I can't stay in here
I cannot remain in this state of suffering


Ain't it clear
Isn't it evident


I must admit
I need to confess


I believe it's time for us to quit
I think it's the right moment for our relationship to end


And when we meet again
And if we encounter each other in the future


Bein' introduced as friends
Being presented as acquaintances


Please don't let on
Please do not reveal or indicate


That you knew me when
That you were acquainted with me during a certain period


I was hungry
When I was yearning or in need


And it was your world
And it revolved around you


I take
I absorb


Just like a woman
In the same manner as someone who understands and internalizes emotions


Yes I do
Indeed, I possess this ability


And I make love
And I express love intimately


Just like a woman
In the same way as someone who embraces love passionately


And I ache
And I feel deep emotional longing


Just like a woman
In the same manner as someone who experiences intense yearning


But I break
However, I am fragile and vulnerable


Just like a little girl
Similar to a young child who can be easily hurt




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bob Dylan

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