Vonda Shepard (born July 7, 1963) is a rock singer. She appeared regularly … Read Full Bio ↴Vonda Shepard (born July 7, 1963) is a rock singer. She appeared regularly in the television show Ally McBeal in which she played a resident performer at the bar where the show's characters drank after work. She plays piano, guitar, and bass.

Vonda Shepard was born in New York but her family relocated to California when she was fairly young. She played piano from an early age. Her father is Richmond Shepard, a mime and improv actor. Vonda has three sisters: Rosetta, Luana, and Brianna. Her mother left the family when Vonda was ten, and her father raised the four girls by himself.

After performing as a backing singer for many years she was eventually given her own recording contract. Shepard's first chart appearance was in 1987 when she recorded a duet with Dan Hill entitled 'Can't We Try'. She released her first self-titled album in 1989 with little fanfare. The album did yield one chart single, Don't Cry Ilene, a mid-tempo, piano-driven jazz-RnB flavored song dealing with the break-up of a relationship between a black woman and a white man, arising from adult peer pressure. The track is sung from the perspective of the woman's white female friend, who harbors a desire to have the man for herself, but keeps her distance out of respect for her friend. The song peaked at 17 on the Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary chart and stayed on the charts for 12 weeks.

After her third album, Shepard was signed up to appear on Ally McBeal after being spotted by the show's creator David E Kelley. While on the show she recorded two full soundtrack albums and was featured on two other Ally McBeal compilations. The songs Shepard recorded for Ally McBeal soundtrack albums were mainly covers of old songs with lyrics that paralleled what was happening in the title character's life onscreen. Since appearing in the show, Shepard has released two more studio albums and a live album.

Shepard is married to music producer Mitchell Froom and they had their first child, Jack Froom, on 15 April 2006.

Rain Or Shine
Vonda Shepard Lyrics

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Every time you go
This much I know
That it didn't mean nothing
'Cause I've closed the back door

Every night apart
You were in my heart
So don't you worry

'Cause I'm ready for this love to restart

There is a reason
We came together
Rain or shine
I'll love you all my life

We'll weather the seasons
We'll laugh and cry
Rain or shine
I'm yours, you're mine
I'll love you all my life

When I feel afraid
In my own parade
That marches through me
And I don't recognize a single face

You drew a line in the sand
Then you took my hand
And we crossed over
Now I finally understand that

There is a reason
We came together
Rain or shine
I'll love you all my life

We'll weather the seasons
We'll laugh and cry
Rain or shine

I'm yours, you're mine
I'll love you all my life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Vonda Shepard's song "Rain or Shine" speak to the unbreakable bond between two people in love. The singer is confident in her love for her partner regardless of whether they are physically together or not. The line "Every time you go, this much I know, that it didn't mean nothing" suggests that the singer doesn't doubt her partner's commitment to their relationship, even when they are apart. The next line, "Cause I've closed the back door", emphasizes this point by indicating that the singer has decided not to let fear or doubt creep into her mind.

The second verse explores the idea that love can weather any storm. The lines, "When I feel afraid, in my own parade, that marches through me, and I don't recognize a single face" suggest a feeling of being lost or alone. However, the partner's support and the love they share is the driving force that helps the singer overcome fear and uncertainty. The final lines, "I'll love you all my life" drive home the idea that this love is enduring and unbreakable.

Overall, the lyrics to "Rain or Shine" speak to the power of love to endure, even in difficult times. It also emphasizes the importance of trust and support in a healthy relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Every time you go
Whenever you leave, I know that it wasn't important to you.

This much I know
I am certain about what has just been stated.

That it didn't mean nothing
Your leaving did not seem to have any significance.

'Cause I've closed the back door
I have made a conscious effort to stay committed to this relationship and I will not allow you to take me for granted.

Every night apart
Each time we are not together.

You were in my heart
You were always on my mind.

So don't you worry
You don't have to be concerned.

'Cause I'm ready for this love to restart
I am willing to give this relationship another chance.

There is a reason
There is a specific purpose.

We came together
We got involved in this relationship.

Rain or shine
Despite any difficult or unpleasant circumstances.

I'll love you all my life
I will continue to care for and cherish you for the rest of my life.

We'll weather the seasons
We will go through various stages of life with its trials and tribulations.

We'll laugh and cry
Throughout it all, we will have moments of joy and sorrow.

I'm yours, you're mine
We belong to each other.

When I feel afraid
Whenever I am filled with fear.