Let It Rain
Strawbs Lyrics


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Cousins-Cronk-Richards

I'm never one for fighting, but I'm about to make a stand
There's no sense in retreating when you're standing on dry land
Our life has been a turmoil, a stormy night at sea
The low of deep depression to the high of ecstasy.

Let it rain, let it pour
That's what the sun shine's for
Who needs sadness anymore
That's what the sun shine's for
Let it rain, let it pour
That's what the sun shine's for.

True love runs a narrow gauge, it carries heavy freight
It never runs on schedule but it comes to those who wait
The going may be torturous and the truth may hit you hard
At your final destination, I'll be standing there on guard.

Now you're making progress, I've got something to report
At last we've learned our lessons after all that we've been taught




We've travelled such a long way down a solitary track
We're heading for the sunrise and never looking back.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Strawbs' song "Let It Rain" highlight the singer's determination to stand up for themselves despite a tumultuous life. The verses contrast the low points of depression to the highs of ecstasy, emphasizing the unpredictability of life's journey. The chorus's repetition of "Let it rain, let it pour, that's what the sunshine's for" suggests a hopeful attitude towards hardships - the singer acknowledges that rain is necessary for growth and that sunshine will eventually follow.


The second verse continues with this "rainy day" theme, expanding upon the idea of waiting for true love to come despite difficulties. The metaphor of love as a "narrow gauge" train that carries "heavy freight" conveys the idea that love is worth waiting for and working towards. The singer's promise to be "standing there on guard" at the final destination highlights their willingness to support and protect their loved one.


Overall, "Let It Rain" encourages listeners to persevere through life's storms and hold onto hope for brighter days ahead. The song's lyrics showcase the band's folksy, nostalgic sound and emotional depth.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm never one for fighting, but I'm about to make a stand
While I usually don't engage in conflicts, I am ready to take a strong position.


There's no sense in retreating when you're standing on dry land
When you have a secure footing, it's pointless to give in or retreat.


Our life has been a turmoil, a stormy night at sea
Our existence has been tumultuous, akin to a rough night out at sea.


The low of deep depression to the high of ecstasy.
We've experienced both the depths of despair and the heights of joy.


Let it rain, let it pour
It's okay to let things happen, even if it's unpleasant.


That's what the sun shine's for
Because the sun will soon shine again and bring positivity.


Who needs sadness anymore
There's no need for sorrow once it passes.


True love runs a narrow gauge, it carries heavy freight
Genuine love is difficult to find and requires a lot of commitment.


It never runs on schedule but it comes to those who wait
Though it may not happen when expected, it will come to those who are patient.


At your final destination, I'll be standing there on guard
I will be there to offer protection at your destination.


Now you're making progress, I've got something to report
Now that you've done some work, I have an update to share.


At last we've learned our lessons after all that we've been taught
We've finally grasped what we've been taught for so long.


We've travelled such a long way down a solitary track
We've journeyed alone down a long path.


We're heading for the sunrise and never looking back.
We are moving towards a brighter future and not dwelling on the past.




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