RAINDROPS KEEP FALLIN' ON MY HEAD
Thomas B. J. Lyrics

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Raindrops are falling on my head
And just like the guy whose feet
Are too big for his bed
Nothing seems to fit
Those raindrops
Are falling on my head
They keep falling.

So I just did me some
Talking to the sun
And I said I didn't like the way
He got things done
Sleeping on the job
Those raindrops
Are falling on my head
They keep fallin'

But there's one thing I know
The blues they send to meet me
Won't defeat me, it won't be long
Till happiness
Steps up to greet me

Raindrops keep falling on my head
But that doesn't mean my eyes
Will soon be turning red
Crying's not for me 'cause,
I'm never gonna stop the rain
By complaining,
Because I'm free
Nothing's worrying me

It won't be long
Till happiness
Steps up to greet me

Raindrops keep falling on my head
But that doesn't mean my eyes
Will soon be turning red
Crying's not for me cause,
I'm never gonna stop the rain

By complaining,
Because I'm free, 'cause nothing's worrying me

Overall Meaning

The song "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, popularized by singer Thomas B. J., is an uplifting tune about staying positive even when things aren't going your way. The first verse describes the feeling of being out of place or out of sync with the world around you, as symbolized by the raindrops falling on the singer's head. He compares himself to someone with feet too big for his bed, emphasizing the discomfort and awkwardness of the situation.

In the second verse, the singer tries to take control of the situation by talking to the sun, which he sees as a metaphor for taking action and finding solutions. He criticizes the sun for "sleeping on the job," or not doing enough to prevent the rain from falling. However, he ultimately realizes that he can't control the weather or other external factors, and instead chooses to focus on his own emotional resilience.

The chorus repeats the idea that raindrops keep falling on the singer's head, but he refuses to let that bring him down. He knows that he will face challenges and setbacks, but he is confident that he can overcome them and find happiness in the end. The final line of the song, "Because I'm free, 'cause nothing's worrying me," emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive outlook and not letting external factors control your mood or your sense of self.

Line by Line Meaning

Raindrops are falling on my head
The singer is getting wet from the falling raindrops.

And just like the guy whose feet Are too big for his bed Nothing seems to fit
The singer feels that things don't quite fit in their life, similar to a person with oversized feet trying to fit in a small bed.

Those raindrops Are falling on my head They keep falling.
The raindrops continue to fall on the singer's head.

So I just did me some Talking to the sun And I said I didn't like the way He got things done Sleeping on the job Those raindrops Are falling on my head They keep fallin'
The artist complains to the sun, who is not doing a good job of stopping the rain, while the rain continues to fall.

But there's one thing I know The blues they send to meet me Won't defeat me, it won't be long Till happiness Steps up to greet me
The artist knows that they will overcome any negative feelings ('the blues'), and happiness will soon come their way.

Raindrops keep falling on my head But that doesn't mean my eyes Will soon be turning red Crying's not for me 'cause, I'm never gonna stop the rain By complaining, Because I'm free Nothing's worrying me
Even though the rain continues to fall, the singer won't cry or complain about it because they feel free from worry.

It won't be long Till happiness Steps up to greet me
The singer reiterates their belief that happiness is on its way.

Raindrops keep falling on my head But that doesn't mean my eyes Will soon be turning red Crying's not for me cause, I'm never gonna stop the rain By complaining, Because I'm free, 'cause nothing's worrying me
The artist repeats that they won't let the rain bring them down and they won't complain because they feel free from worry.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BURT BACHARACH, HAL DAVID

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