Bus Stop
Tim Green Lyrics


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Bus stop, wet day
She's there, I say
Please share my umbrella

Bus stops, bus goes
She stays, love grows
Under my umbrella
All that summer we enjoyed it
Wind and rain and shine
That umbrella we employed it
By August she was mine

Every morning I would see her
Waiting at the stop
Sometimes she'd shop
And she would show me what she'd bought

Other people stared
As if we were both quite insane
Someday my name and hers
Are going to be the same

That's the way the whole thing started
Silly but it's true
Thinking of our sweet romance
Beginning in a dew

Came the sun
The ice was melting
No more sheltering now
Nice to think that that umbrella
Led me to avow

Every morning I would see her
Waiting at the stop
Sometimes she'd shop
And she would show me what she'd bought

Other people stared
As if we were both quite insane
Someday my name and hers
Are going to be the same

Came the sun
The ice was melting
No more sheltering now




Nice to think that that umbrella
Led me to avow

Overall Meaning

The song "Bus Stop" by Tim Green tells the story of a love that grows between two individuals waiting for a bus at a stop during a rainy day. The singer, who happens to have an umbrella, invites the woman to share it, and as they continue to meet at the bus stop, love blossoms between them. They spend their summer under the umbrella, enjoying time together despite the weather. As the seasons change, the ice melts, and they no longer need the shelter of the umbrella. The singer thinks back on the time they spent under it, reminiscing on how it led him to avow his love for her.


The song explores the idea that love can happen in unexpected places and situations, and that sharing commonalities such as shelter from the rain can lead to a romantic connection. The song also touches on the societal pressure that comes with unconventional relationships, as the couple attracts stares from strangers who consider them "quite insane." However, the couple remains steadfast in their love and optimistic about their future together.


Overall, "Bus Stop" is a timeless tale of love found in unexpected circumstances, told through playful and catchy lyrics set to a cheerful melody.


Line by Line Meaning

Bus stop, wet day
On a rainy day at a bus stop


She's there, I say
I notice her standing there


Please share my umbrella
I invite her to stand under my umbrella to avoid getting wet


Bus stops, bus goes
The bus arrives and departs from the stop


She stays, love grows
Despite the bus leaving, our connection grows stronger


Under my umbrella
We continue to stay dry under the shelter of my umbrella


All that summer we enjoyed it
Throughout the summer season, we enjoyed each other's company


Wind and rain and shine
We faced various weather conditions, yet remained together


That umbrella we employed it
We relied heavily on the umbrella for shelter and comfort


By August she was mine
By the end of summer, we had become a couple


Every morning I would see her
Each morning, I would see her waiting at the stop


Waiting at the stop
She patiently waited for the bus to arrive


Sometimes she'd shop
On occasion, she would go shopping while waiting


And she would show me what she'd bought
She would proudly show me her purchases


Other people stared
We were the center of attention and some found it odd


As if we were both quite insane
To others, our love seemed irrational


Someday my name and hers
We will eventually become husband and wife


Are going to be the same
Our lives will forever be intertwined as one


That's the way the whole thing started
Our love began unexpectedly at a bus stop


Silly but it's true
As strange as it may seem, it is still true


Thinking of our sweet romance
Reflecting on our love story


Beginning in a dew
A chance encounter on a wet morning led to our relationship


Came the sun
The weather improved


The ice was melting
The coldness and barriers between us began to melt away


No more sheltering now
We were no longer dependent on the shelter of the umbrella


Nice to think that that umbrella
It is pleasant to consider that the umbrella played a role in bringing us together


Led me to avow
It inspired me to make a declaration of love




Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GRAHAM GOULDMAN

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