Crying in the Rain
The Cookies Lyrics


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I'll never let you see
The way my broken heart is hurting me
I've got my pride and I know how to hide
All my sorrow and pain
I'll do my crying in the rain

If I wait for cloudy skies
You won't know the rain from the tears in my eyes
You'll never know that I still love you so
Though the heartaches remain
I'll do my crying in the rain

Raindrops falling from heaven
Could never wash away my misery
But since we're not together
I look for stormy weather
To hide the tears I hope you'll never see

Someday when my crying's done
I'm gonna wear a smile and walk in the sun
I may be a fool, but till then, darling, you'll
Never see me complain




I'll do my crying in the rain
I'll do my crying in the rain

Overall Meaning

The Cookies' Crying In The Rain is a classic example of a heartbreak song that brims with pain, hurt, and the aftermath of a failed relationship. The lyrics describe the singer's desperate attempts to hide her broken heart, to keep her pride intact, and to move on with life. The song starts with the singer's commitment to never let her ex see the pain and heartache she's experiencing. Instead, she chooses to do her crying in the rain. The rain acts as a metaphor for a situation that is beyond her control, something that she can't help but feel sad about. She explains that if she waits for "cloudy skies," her tears will go unnoticed, and her ex-flame will never know that she still loves him. In the end, the singer says that while she may be a fool, she's not going to complain about the heartbreak, and one day she will wear a smile and walk in the sun, showing her ex that she has moved on.


The metaphorical and symbolic use of rain in the song is a unique feature that makes the lyrics stand out. It portrays a sad and gloomy atmosphere, and the rain represents the singer's emotions that are falling like raindrops from the sky. The song is also an anthem for those who find it challenging to express their emotions. It is a reminder that it's okay not to cry in front of others, and it's okay to let the rain wash away the tears. The shift in tone from sadness to hope at the end of the song is inspirational and uplifting.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll never let you see
I will always keep hidden from you


The way my broken heart is hurting me
How much my pain and hurt are damaging me inside.


I've got my pride and I know how to hide
I shall let my ego take control and in that hide away


All my sorrow and pain
All the hurt and the discomfort that life has thrown at me


I'll do my crying in the rain
I will vent out all my sobs and despair in solitude out in the rainfall


If I wait for cloudy skies
If I hold back and wait for somber skies


You won't know the rain from the tears in my eyes
You will fail to discern the difference, between real teardrops and raindrops on my face


You'll never know that I still love you so
You will never realize that my devotion for you still persists


Though the heartaches remain
Although the agonies keep on existing inside me


I'll do my crying in the rain
I shall only cry in the rain


Raindrops falling from heaven
Precipitations coming down from the heavens


Could never wash away my misery
Couldn’t alleviate my heartache


But since we're not together
But now that we are not united


I look for stormy weather
I search for harsh weather situations like storms


To hide the tears I hope you'll never see
To cloak the tears that I pray you never lay sight upon


Someday when my crying's done
Coming days when I am all done sobbing


I'm gonna wear a smile and walk in the sun
I will portray a cheerful demeanor and tread under the blistering sun


I may be a fool, but till then, darling, you'll
I could come off as foolish and naive, but until then, my love


Never see me complain
You won’t catch me complaining


I'll do my crying in the rain
I will only cry under the rainfall




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HOWARD GREENFIELD, CAROLE KING

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