A Rainy Night In Soho
The Pogues Lyrics
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Down all the years, down all the days
And I've cried for all your troubles
Smiled at your funny little ways
We watched our friends grow up together
And we saw them as they fell
Some of them fell into Heaven
I took shelter from a shower
And I stepped into your arms
On a rainy night in Soho
The wind was whistling all its charms
I sang you all my sorrows
You told me all your joys
Whatever happened to that old song?
To all those little girls and boys
Sometimes I'd wake up in the morning
The ginger lady by my bed
Covered in a cloak of silence
I'd hear you talking in my head
I'm not singing for the future
I'm not dreaming of the past
I'm not talking of the first times
I never think about the last
Now the song is nearly over
We may never find out what it means
Still there's a light I hold before me
You're the measure of my dreams, the measure of my dreams
The Pogues' song "Rainy Night in Soho" is a haunting ballad that tells the story of a long-standing love affair punctuated by moments of joy and pain. The singer reminisces about the years spent together, the bonds of friendship that were formed, and the hardships that were endured. He remembers how they sought refuge from the rain and found solace in each other's arms on a rainy night in Soho. As the song draws to a close, he reflects on the fleeting nature of life and love, but holds on to the hope that his beloved will continue to be the inspiration for his dreams.
The lyrics of "Rainy Night in Soho" are deeply emotional and evocative. The singer's love for his partner is palpable, as is his sense of loss and longing. The song is a testament to the power of love to sustain us through life's trials and tribulations, and to the way in which our memories of love can shape our dreams and aspirations.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been loving you a long time
I've been in love with you for a long time.
Down all the years, down all the days
Throughout all the years and days, my love has remained constant.
And I've cried for all your troubles
I have shed tears for all the difficulties you've faced.
Smiled at your funny little ways
I have found great joy and amusement in your unique and quirky personality.
We watched our friends grow up together
We have had the opportunity to witness our friends grow and mature alongside us.
And we saw them as they fell
We have seen some of our friends struggle and fail.
Some of them fell into Heaven
Some of our friends have found great success and fulfillment in their lives.
Some of them fell into Hell
Some of our friends have experienced hardship and tragedy in their lives.
I took shelter from a shower
I sought refuge from the rain.
And I stepped into your arms
And found comfort and warmth in your embrace.
On a rainy night in Soho
During a rainy evening in the Soho district of London.
The wind was whistling all its charms
The wind was blowing gracefully and serenading us with its gentle melody.
I sang you all my sorrows
I confided in you about all of my troubles and worries.
You told me all your joys
You opened up to me about all of your successes and sources of happiness.
Whatever happened to that old song
I wonder what became of that nostalgic tune we used to enjoy.
To all those little girls and boys?
To all of the children who used to listen to it with us?
Now, the song is nearly over
The song is approaching its end.
We may never find out what it means
We may never truly comprehend the true essence of the song.
But there's a light I hold before me
Nevertheless, there is a beacon of hope and optimism that I embrace.
And you're the measure of my dreams, the measure of my dreams
And you are the yardstick by which I measure the quality of my aspirations and desires.
Sometimes I'd wake up in the morning
Occasionally, I awaken in the morning.
The ginger lady by my bed
I find myself waking up next to the person I'm fond of.
Covered in a cloak of silence
A mute stillness envelops us.
I'd hear you talking in my head
I would think back to our previous conversations and continue to hear your voice.
I'm not singing for the future
I am not singing for the future.
I'm not dreaming of the past
I am not dreaming about my past either.
I'm not talking of the first times
I am not reminiscing about the earlier days.
I never think about the last
I don't worry about what's going to happen in the end.
Still, there's a light I hold before me
Nevertheless, there is still hope and optimism in my heart.
You're the measure of my dreams, the measure of my dreams
And you are the standard against which I assess the quality of my dreams and aspirations.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Shane Patrick Lysaght MacGowan
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I've been loving you a long time
Down all the years, down all the days
And I've cried for all your troubles
Smiled at your funny little ways
We watched our friends grow up together
And we saw them as they fell
Some of them fell into Heaven
Some of them fell into Hell
I took shelter from a shower
And I stepped into your arms
On a rainy night in Soho
The wind was whistling all its charms
I sang you all my sorrows
You told me all your joys
Whatever happened to that old song?
To all those little girls and boys
Sometimes I'd wake up in the morning
The ginger lady by my bed
Covered in a cloak of silence
I'd hear you talking in my head
I'm not singing for the future
I'm not dreaming of the past
I'm not talking of the first times
I never think about the last
Now the song is nearly over
We may never find out what it means
Still there's a light I hold before me
You're the measure of my dreams
The measure of my dreams
@Sheldon66
Long live The Pogues!! Shane you will never be forgotten.
@MegaMegamann1
My friend, the Pogues will sound awesome in 2100 or any year before or after that.
@clays2734
Cheers
@carolxmas3331
Me
@lenkave4273
and me :-)
@twintravels9734
The pogues will always be great
@johnegan4730
RIP Shane, what a legend, singer, raconteur and such a part of my life for past 40 years. I could listen to him all day. rest in peace bro
@CICEROhig
Rip
@brucejaves7975
legend...RIP Shane
@xiaomiao9072
He died but Shane ist not dead ❤😘💪🥂