If You Were the Rain
Stephen Day Lyrics
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I would pray
Lord its too dry every night
Yes, if you were the rain
And I was outside, no
I wouldn't run
I wouldn't hide
I'd just look up to the sky and I'd say
That's okay, cause today
Well I wanna play in the rain
That's alright, I don't mind
A little time with no sunshine
Well someday you'll fall
Like rain into my arms
And finally leave the sky
You thought was home
Forecast calls for rain
Says you're coming soon, well
You know exactly what I'm gonna do
I'd just look up to the sky and I'd say
That's okay, cause today
Well I wanna play in the rain
That's alright, I don't mind
A little time with no sunshine
Girl go ahead and start raining
If you were the raining I'd be saying
Girl go ahead and start raining
If you were the raining I'd be saying
That's okay, cause today
Well I wanna play in the rain
That's alright, I don't mind
A little time with no sunshine
In Stephen Day's song "If You Were the Rain," the singer uses the imagery of rain to represent a feeling of longing and a desire for connection. The lyrics suggest that if the person he is singing about were the rain, he would welcome her with open arms, even though she may bring gloomy weather. The opening lines of the song make it clear that the singer is yearning for something - in this case, rain - which he likens to a prayer. He acknowledges that the drought threatens to ruin his hopes, but still, he continues to wish for rain.
The artist's faith in the power of rain to make things better is an extended metaphor for his desire for love and connection. The singer's relationship with the person he is addressing seems to be somewhat tumultuous or uncertain. He anticipates that she will eventually "fall" into his arms, but for now, he is content to simply wait and hope for a brighter future. The song's refrain of "That's okay, cause today, well I wanna play in the rain" emphasizes the singer's appreciation for the present moment, even when things are not going the way he wants them to.
Overall, "If You Were the Rain" is a moving song about the power of hope and perseverance in the face of adversity. The imagery of rain serves as a symbol of the singer's emotional journey, reminding listeners that even in tough times, there is always the possibility of new growth and renewal.
Line by Line Meaning
If you were the rain
If you were a force of nature, powerful and life-giving
I would pray
I would hope and ask for your presence
Lord it's too dry every night
I'm in need of nourishment and refreshment
And I was outside, no
If I was exposed to your essence
I wouldn't run, I wouldn't hide
I wouldn't be afraid, I would embrace you
I'd just look up to the sky and I'd say
I would acknowledge your presence and appreciate you
That's okay, cause today
I don't mind the disruption or change
Well I wanna play in the rain
I want to experience your beauty and wonder
That's alright, I don't mind
I'm okay with the discomfort of the rain
A little time with no sunshine
A period of darkness and gloom is acceptable
Well someday you'll fall
I anticipate your arrival one day
Like rain into my arms
I will embrace and enjoy your arrival
And finally leave the sky
You will no longer be an abstract concept
You thought was home
The place where you originated
Forecast calls for rain
The prediction is for you to come
Says you're coming soon, well
It affirms your imminent arrival
You know exactly what I'm gonna do
I don't need to explain my response
Girl go ahead and start raining
Please come and bless us with your presence
If you were the raining I'd be saying
If you were the embodiment of rain, I would appreciate you
Contributed by Kylie N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.