It's Raining
The Darts Lyrics


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Dede-dedede

It's raining, raining down on me, yeah (uh-uh-uh)
I'm drowning, I'm drowning in misery, yeah (uh-uh-uh)
I'm thinking that now I'm alone (uh-uh-uh)
I just want to be going home (uh-uh-uh)
I wish you were by me to hold me (dede-dum-dede)
And help me pull through

Girl, I'm crying, crying out to you (uh-uh-uh)
And I'm hoping, hoping I'm getting through (uh-uh-uh)
I've never been feeling so low (uh-uh-uh)
But I can't let my pain ever show (uh-uh-uh)
But from your eyes (uh-uh)
I have to hide these feelings inside (uh-uh-uh-oh)
That's why I'm crying

Tadada-tadada-tadada
Tadada-tada-tada-ohah

That's why I'm saying
It's raining, I'm crying, I'm sinking, I'm dying
It's raining, I'm crying, I'm sinking, I'm dying

Oh, I'm sinking, I'm sinking in the crowd (dede-dum-dede)
Sinking in the crowd (dede-dum-dede)
I'm praying (dede-dum-dede)
I'm praying out loud (dede-dum-dede)
I'm praying out loud

Will this ache in my soul ever cease?
Ache in my soul ever cease
Can I sleep and find myself some peace
Find myself some peace
Outside I play cool
But inside I'm hurting for you
(Uh, mamama) Oh, darlin'
Outside I play cool
But inside I'm hurting for you

Oh-oh-oh, oh, little darling (dede-dum-dede)
I'm dying inside (dede-dum-dede)
Oh, I'm thinking about you, yeah (dede-dum-dede)
My my my my my my my my, little girl (dede-dum-dede)




Uhh
I want you by my side

Overall Meaning

"It's Raining" is a song by the all-female garage rock band The Darts. The song is about a woman who is heartbroken and alone during a rainy day. She wishes her lover was with her to comfort her during this tough time. The lyrics depict her sorrow while acknowledging her need for emotional support. She desperately reaches out to her lover to share her feelings, but she realizes that she has to hide her pain from everyone else. The chorus repeats the line "It's raining, I'm crying, I'm sinking, I'm dying," which highlights the singer's emotional breakdown, emphasizing how the rain expresses her inner turmoil.


The song's melody is a mixture of rock and roll style and pop elements. The use of intricate chords and harmonies at the beginning, coupled with the catchy melody, creates a dynamic pop sound. The raw and emotional vocals of the lead singer, Sharone, contribute to the song's sense of urgency and vulnerability. The song's overall upbeat tempo provides an interesting contrast with the sad subject matter, representing the tension between holding oneself together under overwhelming emotional stress.


Line by Line Meaning

It's raining, raining down on me, yeah (uh-uh-uh)
The singer feels down and overwhelmed, as if it is raining on him and weighing him down.


I'm drowning, I'm drowning in misery, yeah (uh-uh-uh)
The singer feels like he is suffocating in his unhappiness.


I'm thinking that now I'm alone (uh-uh-uh)
Being alone, the singer realizes he needs someone to lean on.


I just want to be going home (uh-uh-uh)
The singer wants comfort and familiarity, just like home.


I wish you were by me to hold me (dede-dum-dede)
The singer is missing someone to hold and comfort him.


And help me pull through
The singer needs someone to help him get through the tough times.


Girl, I'm crying, crying out to you (uh-uh-uh)
The singer is reaching out for help and comfort.


And I'm hoping, hoping I'm getting through (uh-uh-uh)
The singer is trying to communicate his unhappiness and needs to someone.


I've never been feeling so low (uh-uh-uh)
The singer has never been so unhappy and down before.


But I can't let my pain ever show (uh-uh-uh)
The singer feels the need to hide his pain and emotions to look strong.


But from your eyes (uh-uh)
The singer wants the person to whom he pours his heart out to understand him.


I have to hide these feelings inside (uh-uh-uh-oh)
The singer feels like he must contain his emotions and not show his vulnerable side.


That's why I'm crying
The reason the singer is crying is because he can't express his emotions freely.


It's raining, I'm crying, I'm sinking, I'm dying
The singer feels like he is being washed out and drowning in his pain.


Oh, I'm sinking, I'm sinking in the crowd (dede-dum-dede)
The singer feels lost and anonymous in the crowd of people around him.


I'm praying (dede-dum-dede)
The singer is reaching out to a higher power for help.


I'm praying out loud (dede-dum-dede)
The singer is vocalizing his appeal for help.


Will this ache in my soul ever cease?
The singer wonders if and when his emotional pain will stop.


Can I sleep and find myself some peace
The singer is seeking rest and tranquility from his emotional turmoil.


Outside I play cool
The singer is pretending to be stronger and happier than he really is on the outside.


But inside I'm hurting for you (Uh, mamama) Oh, darlin'
Although he may seem fine on the outside, the singer is really missing someone and really wants them back by his side.


My my my my my my my my, little girl (dede-dum-dede)
The singer is addressing the person he misses with affection and longing.


Uhh
An exclamation of sadness and loneliness.


I want you by my side
The singer is expressing his need and desire to be close to the person he loves.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ian Collier

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Comments from YouTube:

@christopherwright2576

Rip Bob Fish - A truly great voice. Sad loss for a fantastic, underrated band.

@daniellateague9232

My favourite song , never get tired hearing his voice.xx

@peterherrington3300

Stop with the underrated nonsense ffs.
They were huge at the time , get over yourself

@christopherwright2576

Peter, I loved the Darts . Your comment was rather juvenile, they should have enjoyed greater success for their talent.

@peterherrington3300

@@christopherwright2576
Your underrated comment is massively overused & in this case , completely inaccurate.
They were very successful , those who knew , knew.
They never aimed for the masses or desired mainstream attention.
So like I said originally , get over yourself

@lesterjohnston8888

I'll say

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@glenwhite4494

What is not to like about this fantastic song? It'll remain as fresh as the day it was recorded, forever.

@CMDR_Hal_Melamby

And the B side Messing Shoes Blues?
My mum disapproved when I bought the single in 78!

@user-em3xx3vo2s

A fantastic band and fantastic singer

@mollyhatchet4807

Fantastic sound...Darts were so underrated...so talented....Great memories from when music was cool.....Wish I could go back to those times.

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