Right as Rain
Solveig Slettahjell Lyrics


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the sun is bleeding over the rooftops
formations of birds heading south

whirling leaves from the past in the streetlights
the sweetest smell of champagne from your mouth
and everything is right as rain

the night occurs to me like a chinook
caressing the palm of my hand

another written page in my notebook
leaving traces of time in this land
and everything is right as rain

storms will come and spring will seduce me
another summer will slow down my quest

come what may my backbone's an oak tree
I'm safe as can be in my nest
and everything is right as rain
and everything is right as rain

it seems so clear as all the ghosts disappear
I will stay right here
there's still some hours left until daybreak
and everything is right as rain




and everything is right as rain
everything is right as rain

Overall Meaning

In Solveig Slettahjell's song "Right as Rain," the lyrics paint a picture of a calm and peaceful moment in time. The first verse describes the sun bleeding over the rooftops and birds heading south. The second verse talks about the night occurring like a chinook wind and the sweet smell of champagne coming from someone's mouth. The chorus repeats the phrase "everything is right as rain." The final verse acknowledges that storms will come and go, but the singer's backbone is an oak tree and they feel safe in their nest.


The song seems to be about finding peace and calmness in the midst of chaos. The imagery of the sun, birds, and champagne create a sense of serenity, while the acknowledgement that storms will come and go adds a sense of reality. The line "everything is right as rain" reinforces the idea that the present moment is perfect, even if it is fleeting.


Line by Line Meaning

the sun is bleeding over the rooftops
The sun is setting over the houses, creating a beautiful sight.


formations of birds heading south
Groups of birds are flying south for the winter.


whirling leaves from the past in the streetlights
Leaves from the past are caught up in the wind and are swirling around under the streetlights.


the sweetest smell of champagne from your mouth
The singer can smell the sweet, bubbly aroma of champagne in the air.


and everything is right as rain
Despite whatever struggles or difficult experiences may occur, everything is going well at the moment.


the night occurs to me like a chinook
The night feels like a warm wind blowing over the singer's hand.


caressing the palm of my hand
The warm wind or night feels soothing and comforting to the singer.


another written page in my notebook
The singer has written another page in their notebook, documenting their thoughts, memories, or experiences.


leaving traces of time in this land
The singer is leaving behind their mark or memories in this particular place or moment.


storms will come and spring will seduce me
Difficult times or challenges will come in the future, but the promise of spring and growth is alluring.


another summer will slow down my quest
Summer will provide a reprieve or break from the stresses of everyday life.


come what may my backbone's an oak tree
Whatever happens, the singer is strong and resilient like an oak tree.


I'm safe as can be in my nest
The singer feels safe and secure in their current situation or dwelling.


it seems so clear as all the ghosts disappear
As past memories or ghosts (metaphorically) disappear, the present situation seems to become more clear.


I will stay right here
The singer has decided to stay in this particular moment or place for the time being.


there's still some hours left until daybreak
The night is not yet over and there is still time to savor this moment.


everything is right as rain
Despite whatever struggles or difficult experiences may occur, everything is going well at the moment.


everything is right as rain
Despite whatever struggles or difficult experiences may occur, everything is going well at the moment.


everything is right as rain
Despite whatever struggles or difficult experiences may occur, everything is going well at the moment.




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