Let It Rain
U.F.O. Lyrics
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She holds him close but their love's in vain
And the married man that you laid
Goes back home to his own charade
She puts her faith in every word he said
Tender moments in a motel bed
When you press the point he says we'll see
So darling you tell me it's a wild world
You gotta take a little pain and
How long will love last that you can
Never, never explain
Do you just
Let it rain, let it rain
Don't stop those tears falling again just
Let it rain, let it rain
Now you see that love's just a game
In his arms time goes so fast
But stolen love will never last
You try to keep him though you know it's wrong
This kind of love can only last so long
The lyrics to UFO's song "Let It Rain" tell the story of a woman who is in a doomed love affair with a married man. Despite holding him close, their love is in vain and the man goes back home to his own "charade." The woman puts her faith in every word he says, but he always leaves her to return to his mystery. The chorus of the song advises the woman to "let it rain" and not to stop the tears falling again, implying that she should let her emotions flow and accept that love is just a game.
The verses of the song vividly describe the tender moments shared by the lovers in a motel bed but also highlight the inherent deception and fleetingness of their bond. The second verse suggests that the woman is aware that what she is doing is wrong, but she cannot help trying to keep the man anyway. The lyrics paint a picture of a love that is intense but ultimately unsustainable.
"Let It Rain" is a powerful and poignant song that captures the pain and complexity of love in a way that is both relatable and heartbreaking. The chorus's repetition of the phrase "let it rain" adds to the song's dramatic impact, heightening the sense of hopeless desperation that permeates the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Two lovers in a desperate game
Two people in love, who are taking desperate measures to make their relationship work
She holds him close but their love's in vain
She clings onto him for support but their love is not successful
And the married man that you laid
You slept with a married man
Goes back home to his own charade
The married man goes back to his fake life with his wife
She puts her faith in every word he said
She blindly believes everything he tells her
Tender moments in a motel bed
Intimate moments shared in a temporary place
When you press the point he says we'll see
When you ask him to make a commitment, he avoids the question
But then walks to his mystery
He disappears without explaining where he's going
So darling you tell me it's a wild world
You explain to me that the world is unpredictable
You gotta take a little pain and
To survive, you need to accept some hardship and suffering
How long will love last that you can
You wonder how long love can endure
Never, never explain
There is no explanation for some things
Do you just
Are you ready to
Let it rain, let it rain
Accept the sadness and cry
Don't stop those tears falling again just
Don't hold back your tears
Let it rain, let it rain
Don't try to prevent the pain
Now you see that love's just a game
You realize that love is a contest that one can win or lose
In his arms time goes so fast
Being with him makes time fly
But stolen love will never last
Love obtained immorally will never endure
You try to keep him though you know it's wrong
You insist on holding onto him even though you are aware of the mistake
This kind of love can only last so long
This type of love has an expiration date
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Written by: NEIL CARTER, PETE WAY, PHIL MOGG
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