When a writer's strike interrupted a movie they were filming, Chase Hampton and Tiffini Hale were cast as the new generation of Mouseketeers. On the show, Hampton started a music group with fellow cast members, including Albert Fields. Disney, which had started the Hollywood Records label, signed the group, which now consisted of Hampton, Hale, Fields, Damon Pampolina, and Deedee Magno. As part of the promotion for the band, a name-the-band contest was held. The result was "The Party," which is a backronym for "Positive Attitude Reflecting Today's Youth."
Over the next several years, The Party released four albums; The Party (1990), In the Meantime, in Between Time (1991), Free (1992), and The Party's Over...Thanks for Coming (1994). Their albums were a mix of assembly line songs and pop/rock hits such as "Walkin' in the Rain," "My Generation," and "I Know What Boys Like," given a slick dance treatment for public consumption. However, the venture never really translated into major hit songs or platinum-selling sales.
The group did manage to find the charts with four singles, but only one, a version of Dokken's "In My Dreams," cracked the Top 40 reaching number 34. They were given the compilation treatment with a greatest-hits package released in 1997, but the Party was overshadowed by the future success of other Mouseketeers venturing into the pop music world, including Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears.
The Party has released several singles since reuniting in 2013, including their latest single, "Don't Stop" in April 2020.
Walking in the Rain
The Party Lyrics
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And someday someway woo I'll meet him
He'll be kind of shy, and real good lookin' too
And I'll be certain he's my guy by the things he'll like to do
Like walking in the rain (like walking in the rain)
And wishing on the stars (and wishing on the stars) up above
And being so in love
When he's near me, I'll kiss him,
And when he leaves me woo I'll miss him
Though sometimes we'll fight, I won't really care
And I'll know it's gonna be alright 'cause we've got so much we share
Like walking in the rain (like walking in the rain)
And wishing on the stars (and wishing on the stars) up above
And being so in love
(Johnny) no no he'll never do
(Bobby) no it isn't him too
They would never no they'd never never ever ever love
Walking in the rain (like walking in the rain)
And wishing on the stars (and wishing on the stars) up above
And being so in love
Oh oh oh where can he be oh oh
The lyrics of The Party's "Walking in the Rain" describe the singer's desire for a specific person they have yet to meet. The song talks about how they are searching for someone who is good-looking yet shy. The singer is certain that they will know this person when they meet them, based on the things they enjoy doing. These shared interests include walking in the rain, wishing upon stars, and being deeply in love with each other.
The song communicates a sense of longing for a romantic partner who understands the singer completely. Even moments of conflict between the couple will not truly matter as long as they have each other. Interestingly, the singer references two other characters, Johnny and Bobby, who they assert will never be the person they are searching for. This contrast highlights the specificity of the feelings the singer is experiencing in anticipation of this relationship.
Overall, the lyrics of "Walking in the Rain" convey a hopeful message. The singer expresses their belief that they will find someone who is a perfect fit for them, as they both share a deep love for life and each other. The song encourages listeners to hold onto hope and believe that their perfect match is out there somewhere.
Line by Line Meaning
I want him, and I need him,
I desire and require him in my life,
And someday someway woo I'll meet him
And at some point, in some way or another, I will meet him
He'll be kind of shy, and real good lookin' too
He will be slightly reserved and exceptionally attractive in his physical appearance
And I'll be certain he's my guy by the things he'll like to do
And I'll be sure he's the one for me based on shared interests
Like walking in the rain (like walking in the rain)
Such as taking a stroll in the rain
And wishing on the stars (and wishing on the stars) up above
And wishing upon the stars visible in the sky
And being so in love
And loving one another so much
When he's near me, I'll kiss him,
When he's in close proximity, I will kiss him
And when he leaves me woo I'll miss him
And when he departs, I will deeply miss him
Though sometimes we'll fight, I won't really care
Although we may occasionally argue, I will not be too bothered about it
And I'll know it's gonna be alright 'cause we've got so much we share
And I'll understand that everything will be okay because we have so much in common
They would never no they'd never never ever ever love
Johnny or Bobby would never, ever be capable of loving me in the way I desire
Oh oh oh where can he be oh oh
Where could he possibly be?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARVIN P GAYE
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