Why Does It Always Rain on Me
Travis Lyrics
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Everybody's saying everything is alright
Still I can't close my eyes
I'm seeing a tunnel at the end of all of these lights
Sunny days, where have you gone?
I get the strangest feeling you belong
Why does it always rain on me?
Why does it always rain on me?
Even when the sun is shinning I can't avoid the lightning
I can't stand myself
I'm being held up by invisible men
Still life on a shelf when
I've got my mind on something else
Sunny days, oh, where have you gone?
I get the strangest feeling you belong
Why does it always rain on me?
Is it because I lied when I was seventeen?
Why does it always rain on me?
Even when the sun is shinning I can't avoid the lightning
Oh, where did the blue sky go?
Oh why is it raining so?
It's so cold
I can't sleep tonight
Everybody's saying everything is alright
Still I can't close my eyes
I'm seeing a tunnel at the end of all of these lights
Sunny days, oh, where have you gone?
I get the strangest feeling you belong
Why does it always rain on me?
Is it because I lied when I was seventeen?
Why does it always rain on me?
Even when the sun is shinning I can't avoid the lightning
Oh, where did the blue sky go?
And why is it raining so?
It's so cold
Why does it always rain on me?
Is it because I lied when I was seventeen?
Why does it always rain on me?
Even when the sun is shinning I can't avoid the lightning
Why does it always rain on me?
Why does it always rain on, on
Travis’s song ‘Why Does It Always Rain on Me?’ is an emotional and poignant track that explores the feelings of frustration and disappointment experienced by the singer. The lyrics are introspective and deeply personal, conveying a sense of disillusionment and confusion. The opening lines of the song indicate that the singer is unable to sleep despite the reassurances of others that everything is right. Instead, he sees a ‘tunnel at the end of all of these lights,’ which can be interpreted as representing the end of the road, or depression.
The singer reminisces about sunny days and wonders where they have gone, before posing a question that is to become the chorus: “Why does it always rain on me?” He then contemplates whether this is because he lied when he was 17. This idea of a past transgression that haunts the present is also reflected in the second verse as the singer asserts that he ‘can’t stand himself’ and is ‘being held up by invisible men.’ The final chorus contains an additional question: where did the blue sky go? Signifying the loss of hope or optimism.
Overall, ‘Why Does It Always Rain on Me?’ is a powerful exploration of emotions that many of us can relate to. The song represents a search for meaning, even in the midst of disappointment, and the lyrics poetically convey the inner turmoil of the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't sleep tonight
Despite everyone telling me everything is alright, I'm plagued with restlessness tonight.
Everybody's saying everything is alright
Despite my own inner turmoil, the people around me are trying to assure me that everything is okay.
Still I can't close my eyes
Despite my attempts to rest, my mind won't allow me to fully relax.
I'm seeing a tunnel at the end of all of these lights
Rather than seeing a bright and hopeful future ahead, I feel stuck in a dark and narrow path.
Sunny days, where have you gone?
I miss the days of happiness, joy, and ease.
I get the strangest feeling you belong
I feel a sense of nostalgia and longing for those sunny days.
Why does it always rain on me?
I feel like the universe continually throws challenges and hardships my way.
Is it because I lied when I was seventeen?
I wonder if my past actions or mistakes are the reason for my constant struggles.
Even when the sun is shinning I can't avoid the lightning
Even when things appear to be going well, unexpected difficulties still manage to strike me down.
I can't stand myself
I struggle to come to terms with my own shortcomings and flaws.
I'm being held up by invisible men
I feel like unseen forces are holding me back and preventing me from moving forward.
Still life on a shelf when I've got my mind on something else
Despite having other goals and aspirations, I feel stuck and unable to pursue them.
Oh, where did the blue sky go?
I feel a sense of loss and sadness for the happy times that seem to have disappeared.
Oh why is it raining so?
I question the hardships and difficulties that continue to plague me.
It's so cold
I feel a sense of isolation and loneliness in my struggles.
Why does it always rain on me?
I continue to ask why life seems to be so difficult and challenging for me.
Why does it always rain on, on
I can't seem to escape the hardships and struggles that continually follow me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Francis Healy
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@dzikryap315
the lyrics :
I can't sleep tonight
Everybody's saying everything is alright
Still I can't close my eyes
I'm seeing a tunnel at the end of all of these lights
Sunny days, where have you gone?
I get the strangest feeling you belong
Why does it always rain on me?
Is it because I lied when I was seventeen?
Why does it always rain on me?
Even when the sun is shinning I can't avoid the lightning
I can't stand myself
I'm being held up by invisible men
Still life on a shelf when
I've got my mind on something else
Sunny days, oh, where have you gone?
I get the strangest feeling you belong
Why does it always rain on me?
Is it because I lied when I was seventeen?
Why does it always rain on me?
Even when the sun is shinning I can't avoid the lightning
Oh, where did the blue sky go?
Oh why is it raining so?
It's so cold
I can't sleep tonight
Everybody's saying everything is alright
Still I can't close my eyes
I'm seeing a tunnel at the end of all of these lights
Sunny days, oh, where have you gone?
I get the strangest feeling you belong
Why does it always rain on me?
Is it because I lied when I was seventeen?
Why does it always rain on me?
Even when the sun is shinning I can't avoid the lightning
Oh, where did the blue sky go?
And why is it raining so?
It's so cold
Why does it always rain on me?
Is it because I lied when I was seventeen?
Why does it always rain on me?
Even when the sun is shinning I can't avoid the lightning
Why does it always rain on me?
Why does it always rain on, on
@tugbaisitmez7394
I can't sleep tonight
Everybody saying everything's alright
Still I can't close my eyes
I'm seeing a tunnel at the end of all these lights
Sunny days
Where have you gone?
I get the strangest feeling you belong
Why does it always rain on me?
Is it because I lied when I was seventeen?
Why does it always rain on me?
Even when the sun is shining
I can't avoid the lightning
I can't stand myself
I'm being held up by an invisible man
Still life on a shelf when
I got my mind on something else
Sunny days
Where have you gone?
I get the strangest feeling you belong
Why does it always rain on me?
Is it because I lied when I was seventeen?
Why does it always rain on me?
Even when the sun is shining
I can't avoid the lightning
Oh, where did the blue skies go?
And why is it raining so?
It's so cold
I can't sleep tonight
Everybody's saying everything's all right
Still I can't close my eyes
I'm seeing a tunnel at the end of the lights
Sunny days
Where have you gone?
I get the strangest feeling you belong
Why does it always rain on me?
Is it because I lied when I was seventeen?
Even when the sun is shining
I can't avoid the lightning
Oh, where did the blue skies go?
And why is it raining so?
It's so cold
Why does it always rain on me?
Why does it always rain on....
@ohneMofa007
I moved to Scotland as an German, settled in and my Scottish girl friend broke up with me, I stayed 3 years after that, I loved the country and the kind people, still it was a bitter Sweet time in Scotland, and this music reminds my on those cold Scottish nights and the pain I felt ……… now I am in my 50s and the music Transports me back to those days……greetings from Berlin Germany 🇩🇪
@MiloCarrete
They leave you when they notice you love them.
@stesindy142
Oh sorry to hear your stay wasn’t enjoyable thankfully never been to Germony musics shite on hiiiiiiiii
@Paul-cl3sy
@MiloCarrete you're 💯 right
@robinbanerjee3788
I met a Berlin girl who did the same to me back in 2001 !
@robinbanerjee3788
Love you pal and know precisely how you felt
@gnif3k
1999.. I was 13 living in the middle of nowhere after moving out from big city due to my family's financial struggle. My parents bought a stereo for me and my brother. This song was on the radio at that time. I remember recording it and playing it over and over again. Even when there was no electricity the batteries kept the music playing. Tough time but I miss it.
Great band! Long live Travis!!!
@marcusaloc
gnif3k I was 14, but I just met Travis in 2000 when I bough The Man Who. It greatly improved my life with these songs in that boring days at school. Thanks Travis!!!
@boingyboingy6578
+StrokeMeYouInsolentHumanCuzIAmACat Whos this tosses meaning shag a feline dot tosses
@thebatman4279
Boingy Boingy
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