Stormy Weather
Tommy Burk And The Counts Lyrics
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Stormy weather
Since my man and I ain't together
Keeps rainin' all the time
Life is bare, gloom and misery everywhere
Stormy weather
Just can't get my poor self together
I'm weary all the time, the time
When he went away the blues walked in and met me
If he stays away old rockin' chair will get me
All I do is pray the Lord above will let me walk in the sun once more
Can't go on, every thing I had is gone
Stormy weather
Since my man and I ain't together
Keeps rainin' all the time
Keeps rainin' all the time
When he went away the blues walked in and met me
If he stays away old rockin' chair will get me
All I do is pray the Lord above will let me walk in the sun once more
Can't go on, every thing I had is gone
Stormy weather
Since my man and I ain't together,
Keeps rainin' all the time
Keeps rainin' all the time
In "Stormy Weather," the singer is expressing the deep sadness and despair caused by the absence of her man. The lyrics are a metaphor for the emotional turmoil that results from losing a loved one. As the song begins, the singer notes that there is no sun in the sky, emphasizing the darkness of her emotions. She then describes how the rain keeps falling, implying that her tears are never-ending. Life is presented as devoid of meaning, with gloom and misery everywhere.
The chorus reiterates the theme of the song, as the singer admits that she can't get herself together and is feeling constantly weary. She also acknowledges that everything she had seems to be gone. The second verse repeats the same structure as the first, with the singer highlighting the emptiness of her existence now that her lover is gone. The imagery of the old rocking chair symbolizes her loneliness and longing, and her prayer for the Lord to let her walk in the sun once more reveals her intense desire for things to go back to how they were before.
Overall, "Stormy Weather" is a poignant and emotional portrayal of heartbreak and loss. The lyrics use vivid metaphors and imagery to convey the singer's inner turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't know why there's no sun up in the sky
I don't understand why it's so dark and bleak outside
Stormy weather
The weather is tumultuous and unpredictable
Since my man and I ain't together
Ever since my beloved partner left me
Keeps rainin' all the time
It keeps pouring relentlessly
Life is bare, gloom and misery everywhere
My existence feels empty and hopeless, with sadness all around
Just can't get my poor self together
I can't seem to recover and pull myself out of this funk
I'm weary all the time, the time
I am constantly exhausted and drained
When he went away the blues walked in and met me
When he left, depression and sadness overwhelmed me
If he stays away old rockin' chair will get me
If he doesn't return, I will be consumed by loneliness and despair
All I do is pray the Lord above will let me walk in the sun once more
All I can do is hope and plead to be happy and content once more
Can't go on, every thing I had is gone
I can't continue living like this, everything that gave my life meaning is gone
Keeps rainin' all the time
The relentless storm hasn't let up
Since my man and I ain't together
Because I am alone without the one I love
Keeps rainin' all the time
The rain keeps falling without end
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management, S.A. MUSIC
Written by: Harold Arlen, Ted Koheler
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This was a name-the-group contest record on Irving "Slim" Rose's WHBI raio show in New York City in the 1960s. Nobody could identify the group. Reissued on the Smash label.