Stevie Ray Vaughan tragically died on August 27, 1990 in a helicopter accident, having taken the seat that his brother Jimmie Vaughan or some have reported Eric Clapton would have been sitting in. He had a wide range of influences, most notably Lonnie Mack, Albert King, Freddie King, Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton & Jimi Hendrix.
Only a handful of blues guitarists have had such an impact on the blues genre.
Couldn't Stand The Weather
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble Lyrics
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Raisin' sand if I'm needed to
Ain't so funny when things ain't feelin' right
Then daddy's hand helps to see me through
Sweet as sugar, love won't wash away
Rain or shine, it's always here to stay
All these years you and I spent together
All these winters, couldn't stand the weather
Like a train that stops at every station,
We all deal with trials and tribulations
Fear hangs the fellow that ties up his years
Entangled in yellow and cries all his tears
Changes come before we can go
Learn to see them before we're too old
Don't just take me for tryin' to be heavy
Understand, it's time to get ready for the storm
In the song "Couldn't Stand The Weather" by Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, the lyrics describe the struggles of a person trying to navigate through the ups and downs of life. The first verse talks about how life can be tough, but one can always rely on the love and support of family to get through tough times. The line "All these winters, couldn't stand the weather" refers to the difficulties that one might face during the darker and colder times of life. The second verse likens life to a train that stops at every station, emphasizing how we all have to go through hardships and obstacles, and that fear only ties us down and makes it harder to move forward. The chorus then returns, repeating that with the help of love and support, the person can conquer whatever obstacles come their way.
The third verse then encourages the listener to be open to change and to see them coming before it's too late. The line "Don't just take me for tryin' to be heavy, understand it's time to get ready for the storm" sounds like a warning of sorts, that change is coming and we need to be prepared for what's to come. Overall, the song seems to be about the human experience of dealing with the difficulties that come with life, but also reminding us that we have the love and support of others to see us through.
Line by Line Meaning
Runnin' through this business of life
Navigating through the challenges of life
Raisin' sand if I'm needed to
Causing trouble if it's necessary
Ain't so funny when things ain't feelin' right
Life isn't always humorous when things go wrong
Then daddy's hand helps to see me through
The support of loved ones help get through tough times
Sweet as sugar, love won't wash away
Love is strong and permanent
Rain or shine, it's always here to stay
Love endures all situations
All these years you and I spent together
The time we've spent together
All these winters, couldn't stand the weather
Enduring difficult times together
Like a train that stops at every station,
Life has its ups and downs, and stops along the way
We all deal with trials and tribulations
Everyone struggles with challenges in life
Fear hangs the fellow that ties up his years
Fear can hold someone back from experiencing life
Entangled in yellow and cries all his tears
Being trapped and sad
Changes come before we can go
Change is necessary for growth
Learn to see them before we're too old
Being aware of change before it's too late
Don't just take me for tryin' to be heavy
My words are not meant to be burdensome
Understand, it's time to get ready for the storm
Be prepared for tough times ahead
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@magicbus63
My 10 Favorite Stevie Ray Vaughan Songs
10. Mary Had A Little Lamb
9. Life By The Drop
8. Texas Flood
7. Little Wing
6. Willie The Wimp
5. The House Is Rockin'
4. Pride&Joy
3. Crossfire
2. Tightrope
1. Couldn't Stand The Weather
@navacevallosisaacgonzalo9011
Runnin' through this business of life
Raisin' sand if I'm needed to.
Ain't so funny when things ain't feelin' right.
Then daddy's hand helps to see me through.
Sweet as sugar, love won't wash away.
Rain or shine, it's always here to stay.
All these years you and I've spent together.
All this, we just couldn't stand the weather.
Like a train that stops at every station,
We all deal with trials and tribulations.
Fear hangs the fellow that ties up his years.
Entangled in yellow and cries all his tears.
Changes come before we can grow.
Learn to see them before we're too old.
Don't just take me for tryin' to be heavy.
Understand, it's time to get ready for the storm.
@dposs34possinger8
Runnin' through this business of life
Raisin' sand if I'm needed to
Ain't so funny when things ain't feelin' right
Then daddy's hand helps to see me through
Sweet as sugar, love won't wash away
Rain or shine, it's always here to stay
All these years you and I spent together
All this, we just couldn't stand the weather
Like a train that stops at every station,
We all deal with trials and tribulations
Fear hangs the fellow that ties up his years
Entangled in yellow and cries all his tears
Changes come before we can go
Learn to see them before we're too old
Don't just take me for tryin' to be heavy
Understand, it's time to get ready for the storm
@txdingoma1521
I am the British Punk Rock Girl in this video. What an experience! It was filmed in Austin at the 501 Studios @ 6th Street on IH 35 N . We started at 4pm and wrapped up after midnight. The Austin Fire Dept. provided the water for the "storm". They sprayed water at Stevie and Double Trouble, and sprayed us as we clawed along the wall in the storm scene. It was just awesome, as MTV was in its infancy. This was something new and exciting: Music Videos!!! The last scene with Stevie's guitar being flooded with a rush of water was so cool, but we were all aghast----were they really going to do it? They did!!! Whoa! We were all gathered around the guitar, out of the camera range, with Austin Fire hosing it down. After the director said "Cut", I realized the spray paint in my mohawk was running down my face. Stevie laughed and handed me a towel to wipe it off.....where is that damn towel now!!!
RIP Stevie
@oliverfanene751
Thats pretty cool not gonna lie
@miken2213
Me too seen him 20 times to fxxxn cool though.
@omarwho949
Yeah, really. Thank you for sharing!
@1-800-WILLIAM
What a fun story.
@dsml3348
that's so awesome
@gingerthinggs4806
Who else thinks Stevie Ray is timeless ?
@Jojomusic007
Me
@kennethneece4838
Ginger Thinggs- I Absolutely do think that Stevie Ray Vaughan IS ABSOLUTELY TIMELESS, without a doubt!
@sallymullins1328
Hell to the yeah honey