I Think It's Gonna Rain Today
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A pale dead moon in the sky streaked with gray
Human kindness is overflowing
And I think it's going to rain today
Scarecrows dressed in the latest styles
With frozen smiles to chase love away
It's human kindness is overflowing
Bright before me the signs implore me
To help the needy and show them the way
It's human kindness is overflowing
And I think it's going to rain today
No, I think it's going to rain today
Tom Odell's "I Think It's Gonna Rain Today" is a hauntingly beautiful song that is filled with vivid imagery and a melancholic tone. The lyrics paint a picture of despair and emptiness as evidenced by the "broken windows and empty hallways", and the "pale dead moon in the sky streaked with gray". Despite this gloominess, the song offers a glimmer of hope through the overflowing human kindness that is mentioned repeatedly in the song. The notion that it's going to rain today can be interpreted as a metaphorical cleansing, washing away the pain and sorrow that is depicted in the song.
The song also touches on themes of loneliness and the human need for connection. The image of scarecrows, dressed to impress but with "frozen smiles to chase love away", is a stark representation of the emptiness that can come from being alone. The signs that implore the singer to help the needy are a call to action - a reminder that we are not alone in this world, and that there are people who could use our kindness and support. The song is ultimately a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is still a glimmer of hope that can be found through simple acts of kindness.
Line by Line Meaning
Broken windows and empty hallways
The environment is desolate and abandoned
A pale dead moon in the sky streaked with gray
The moon is colorless and lifeless and the sky reflects the same mood
Human kindness is overflowing
People are being generous and showing compassion towards others
And I think it's going to rain today
Despite the kindness, there is still a feeling of sadness and things may become worse
Scarecrows dressed in the latest styles
People are trying too hard to appear impressive or fashionable
With frozen smiles to chase love away
Their insincere attempts at impressing people only end up pushing others away
Bright before me the signs implore me
The signs are urging the singer to do something about the situation
To help the needy and show them the way
To provide assistance and guidance to those who require it
No, I think it's going to rain today
The sense of pessimism continues and the situation may not improve any time soon
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RANDY NEWMAN
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Rob Foskin
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