In the Rain
The Dramatics Lyrics


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I wanna go outside, in the rain
It may sound crazy
But I wanna go outside, in the rain
'Cause I, I think I'm gonna cry
And I, I don't want you to see me cry
I go outside, in the rain
It may sound crazy
But I wanna go outside in the rain



Once the rain starts falling
On my face
You won't see, a single trace
Of the tears I'm crying
Because of you I'm crying
Don't want you to see me cry
Let me go, let me go, let me go

In the rain

Once the sun comes out
And the rain has gone away
I know I'm gonna see a better day
Right now I think I'm crying
Because of you I'm crying
Don't want you to see me cry
Let me go, let me go, let me go

(Let me go outside, in the rain)

It may sound crazy, but I

It may sound crazy, but I
I wanna go outside, in the rain

Overall Meaning

The Dramatics' song "In the Rain" is a heart-wrenching tale of a man who wants to cry without being seen. The opening lyrics contain the paradoxical desire to go outside into the rain, even though the act may seem crazy. The reason behind the desire becomes apparent with the repetition of the lines "I think I'm gonna cry" and "I don't want you to see me cry." The man chooses to go outside in the rain to mask his tears because no one can tell the difference between rainwater and tears.


The lyrics are poignant and relatable to anyone who has felt the need to hide their emotions. The chorus is a plea to be allowed to do so without anyone else's interference or scrutiny. The lines "let me go, let me go, let me go" emphasize the man's desire for solitude and space.


The second verse reveals that the tears are the result of heartbreak due to a person the man loved, an unmentioned "you." The melancholic use of words like "single trace" and "because of you" further emphasize the sorrow that the protagonist is experiencing.


Overall, "In the Rain" is a beautiful song with a universal message about the healing power of solitude and the need to express oneself without fear or judgment.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanna go outside, in the rain
I want to go outside and stand in the rain


It may sound crazy
It could be considered strange or unconventional


But I wanna go outside, in the rain
Despite the possible oddness, I still desire to stand in the rain outside


'Cause I, I think I'm gonna cry
I feel like I might start crying


And I, I don't want you to see me cry
I am trying to conceal my emotions and do not want anyone to witness me in a vulnerable state


I go outside, in the rain
I follow through with my desire to stand in the rain


Once the rain starts falling
As soon as the rain begins to pour down


On my face
The rain is hitting me directly in the face


You won't see, a single trace
There will be no visible evidence of my tears on my face


Of the tears I'm crying
Despite my emotions, my tears will not be noticeable


Because of you I'm crying
My tears are a result of something you have done to me


Don't want you to see me cry
I still do not want anyone to see me crying, especially not you


Let me go, let me go, let me go
I want to be left alone


Once the sun comes out
When the sun starts shining


And the rain has gone away
When the rain subsides


I know I'm gonna see a better day
I am confident that things will improve


Right now I think I'm crying
At the present moment, I believe that I am shedding tears


Let me go, let me go, let me go
I still need to be left alone


(Let me go outside, in the rain)
I am reiterating my desire to be outside in the rain


It may sound crazy, but I
Even though it may be unusual, I still


It may sound crazy, but I
Despite possible negative judgments, I


I wanna go outside, in the rain
I still want to go stand outside in the rain




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTHONY HESTER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Jesus Urias

I wanna go outside in the rain
It may sound crazy
But I wanna go outside (go outside) in the rain
Now I, I think I'm gonna cry
And I, I don't want you to see me cry
I wanna go outside in the rain
It may sound crazy
But I wanna go outside in the rain
Once the rain starts fallin'
On my face (on my face)
You won't see (you won't see, ah)
A single trace (a single trace)
But the tears I'm cryin' (I'm cryin')
Because of you I'm cryin' (because of you)
Don't want you to see me cry
Let me go, let me go, let me go
Once the sun comes out
And the rain is gone away
I know I'm gonna see
A better day
But right now I think I'm cryin' (I'm cryin')
Because of you I'm cryin' (because of you)
Don't want you to see me cry (I'm cryin')
Let me go, let me go, let me go
In the rain (in the rain)
It might sound crazy, but
It might sound crazy, but
But I wanna go outside in the rain
I wanna go outside (I wanna go outside)
I wanna go outside (in the rain)
It may sound crazy
I said, it may sound crazy, but
But I wanna go outside in the rain
I wanna go outside (I wanna go outside)
I wanna go outside (in the rain)
It may sound crazy
I said, it may sound crazy
But I wanna go outside in the rain



All comments from YouTube:

Libby Edwards-Warner

When my daddy was in a coma after he's stroke. I would sit by his bed start singing this song to him. This was he's favorite group and song. He tried waking up instead he squeezed my hand so tightly. I whisper to him letting him know we had forgiven him along time ago, we understood his past regarding his addiction. My dad had passed away December 2012. I miss him terribly but the good memories weighs out the bad. Always love you daddy❤❤❤

SMERKUZHEO G

REST IN PEACE LOVING DAD
TO HIS BEAUTIFUL LOVING DAUGHTER.
❤️❤️

Motivationformen

Rest in peace! Wonderful song

conve5

That's love❤

Ralpheal Coleman

Bless ya 🕊️That old soul music lives deep in us. True emotions and messages in the music. I bet he was a bright person full of soul‼️‼️

funwithFred

Music was so important between my father and I, he sang opera, and I sang the blues. I was with him when he died......had been in and out of state psych hospitals. I miss him so damn much, and would give anything to see him once more. Both of them. And love this song.....grew up with it, and helps get my tears out.

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Angie M

27 years old n you know what?! This type of music makes my soul dance and relax . So thankful my family brought me up with this music!!!

Mauro Aguiar

que legal amigos

Yvonne Ross

My mom brought me up listening to this music in the 90s and now I'm introducing it to my kids. Let's keep good music alive!

Like Jans

@Yvonne RossI got what you were saying that person was just trying to be a smarta**

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