Rain Keeps Pouring Down
Tanner Helms Lyrics

It's a dark stormy night
The weather reflects the singer's state of mind

Not feelin' too good
The singer is emotionally struggling

I'm alone once again
The singer is feeling isolated

It's the lies within
The artist is hiding their true feelings

That falsely keep me happy at night
The artist is trying to deceive themselves into feeling better

Rain pouring down blinding me of sight
The storm is so heavy it's obscuring the singer's vision

How did it get this way?
The singer is confused and overwhelmed

I wish I knew just what to say
The artist is searching for a solution

To make your pain go away
The artist wants to help someone else

Then I would feel ok.
The artist believes that helping someone else will bring them peace

They say to put your pride to the side
The singer has received advice on how to handle their situation

Lord knows I've tried
The artist has attempted to follow the advice but has struggled to do so

It's just so hard to do
Following the advice is difficult for the singer

When what you think you say is true.
The singer feels like they're being honest and therefore shouldn't have to sacrifice their pride

That's when the problem
The singer's attachment to their pride causes issues

Takes root and starts to go
The problem compounds and grows over time

And just before you know it
The problem becomes overwhelming quickly

You loose everything you know.
The problem has serious consequences

I don't know what to do right now
The singer is feeling lost and unsure

I'm so alone, wish I knew how
The artist is experiencing loneliness and seeking connection

To take your pain away
The artist wants to help someone else

Tried alcohol
The artist has attempted to numb their pain with substance abuse

Made a phone call
The singer has tried to reach out for help

But nothing seems
The artist is struggling to find a solution

To ease the fall.
The situation still feels difficult and overwhelming

This hurts so bad.
The singer is in emotional pain

I'm so sick of this
The singer is frustrated and upset

Why do you always have to get annoyed with me?
The artist is feeling criticized and judged

It's always my fault, my problem
The artist feels responsible for everything

Well you know what? I don't need this
The singer is considering leaving the situation

I don't need you
The singer is upset enough to consider breaking off a relationship

Just leave... Just go. Just go.
The artist is hurt and lashing out

What I say I really don't mean
The artist is acknowledging that their behavior is hurtful

I get mad and make a scene
The artist reacts explosively when they're upset

But you know I love you so
The singer still cares about the other person

Don't go.
The artist is being emotionally vulnerable and asking the other person to stay

I messed up
The singer is acknowledging their own fault in the situation

Look at me
The singer is reflecting on their current state

Sittin here all by myself
The singer is feeling isolated and alone

I don't know why I had to say those things
The artist is reflecting on their actions

It just felt right at the time
The artist acted impulsively

You know?
The singer is seeking validation or understanding

Yeah, yeah I know I need to change
The singer recognizes their harmful pattern of behavior

And I'm tryin'
The artist is making an effort to change

But for now, please hear me:
The artist is making a plea for understanding and forgiveness

I'm sorry.
The artist is offering an apology