The Rain
Will Smith feat. Jill Scott Lyrics

The little rain drops fallin' down on me
Despite the rain falling on the singer, they cannot seem to feel it physically.

But I can't seem to feel it, feel it
The singer cannot physically feel the rain touching them.

Feel it coming over me
The singer cannot feel the emotional effects of the rain on them either.

The rain gon' come through the window; pain will come
Just like how rain can enter through a window, so can pain enter one's life unexpectedly.

Black, white, rich, poor; it's the same old drum
Pain is not exclusive to a certain group of people; it affects everyone equally.

Rainy days like the war, use wisdom as a weapon
During difficult times, the singer advises the use of wisdom to help face and overcome challenges.

Hold your head up, dry your clothes and keep steppin'
Despite facing challenges, the singer advises to remain strong and keep moving forward.

Let the children feel the rain, 'cause if they feel the rain
The artist encourages the exposure of children to difficult situations, as it can teach them valuable lessons.

From the wetness, they stand to gain
Despite hardships, people can still gain insights and benefits from these experiences.

I came into the game; it felt like the middle of June
When the artist first entered their industry, things seemed to be at their best.

Music was warm; artists, like flowers: they bloom
The singer enjoyed creating and listening to music, and witnessed artists flourishing in their careers.

Then boom; I shook the room, many felt the thunder
The artist made a powerful impact in their field that many noticed.

My time to shine; did it like summer
The singer's success was bright and vibrant, like summertime.

I wondered if the sun would shine forever
The singer questioned whether their success would last indefinitely.

Pops said, 'rain gon' come.' to him I said, 'never'
The singer's father warned them that difficult times would come, but the singer believed they would never face such challenges.

Cheddar in the genes, face on screens
The artist's financial success and public image were in their blood and constantly visible.

Got a benz wit' the sheen, but what did it all mean?
Despite their possessions and external success, the artist questions the true meaning of their life.

I earned money and burned money, credit cards smokin'
The singer made and spent a lot of money in their life, leading to debt.

Platinum, Grammys, famous, but still broke and
Despite the singer's many achievements and accolades, they were still broke and struggling financially.

Not having cash put me in check
The artist's financial struggles humbled them and made them reassess their priorities.

Yo, the road to the riches is slippery when wet
The road to financial success is difficult and can be derailed by unexpected challenges.

Amongst the fall is where you truly find yourself
During difficult times, people can discover their true selves and what they are capable of.

Ever since then, the rain I never felt
After enduring difficult situations, the singer no longer worries about future hardships and is at peace.

At age seventeen, the worst pain: a hurricane
At a young age, the artist experienced a devastating and traumatic event.

Her first name still conjures the rain
The singer still associates this painful event with someone in their past.

Vowed to never let nobody ever get me wet
The singer made a promise to themselves to not let anyone else's negative actions affect them.

Lest we forget, love is a four season concept
Love should be present and consistent throughout the year, not just during certain seasons or times.

Many say the rain they can't stand
People often dislike facing difficult challenges and uncomfortable situations.

Never let the weather determine the man
People should not let external circumstances or challenges define who they are as an individual.

God has a plan; from it I never ran
The singer believes in a greater plan for their life and has never turned away from it.

Follow my heart through the storm, my umbrella in hand
The singer follows their heart and stays true to themselves even during difficult times.

I'm Noah, life's my arc
The artist compares themselves to Noah, suggesting that they are prepared to weather any storms in life.

Forty days and forty nights; still can't take my heart
Despite enduring extreme difficulties, the artist's heart and spirit remain unbroken.

Seen the fallen man
The artist has witnessed others experiencing difficult times and struggles.

To dope and liquor brands
The singer has seen others turn to drugs and alcohol to cope with their struggles.

The devil'll dance to make it rain
The artist suggests that the devil takes joy in causing hardships and challenges for people.

Bringing the pain
The devil enjoys causing pain and hardships for people.

Walk through the puddles of struggle on flooded streets
The singer advises to navigate through challenges and hardships on difficult roads.

Soakin' wet, but mastered the art of peace
Despite facing many challenges and hardships, the singer has found inner peace and balance.

Through grey skies I grew wise, on bended knees I knelt
During difficult times, the artist learned and grew wiser through reflection and prayer.

Since then, the rain I never felt
After enduring difficult situations, the artist no longer worries about future hardships and is at peace.

Sometimes I sit in my room, stuff on my mind
The singer sometimes feels overwhelmed with their thoughts and emotions, and has time to self-reflect.

Stress, can't rest, so I open the blinds
The singer feels stressed and restless, and tries to find relief by looking outside.

See kids in the streets, runnin' around
The artist observes children playing outside, seemingly unaffected by the rain.

It wasn't touchin' 'em, but the rain was comin' down
Although the children were not physically impacted by the rain, it was still present in their environment.

I wondered how, with my mouth wide
The artist is curious how the children can play and feel joy despite the rain and other challenges around them.

Reminisce of the key, said I want to go outside
The singer is reminded of a past moment where they had a desire to go outside during the rain.

In the rain, to see if the same would happen to me
The artist wants to test whether or not they can find joy in the rain like the children outside.

'Bout that time God started rappin' to me
The singer attributes a change in their thought process to a divine intervention.

He said, 'pain is the mother of change, the rain must flow
The singer believes that experiencing pain and challenges can bring about positive change, and that hardships are a necessary aspect of life.

So the seeds of joy might grow
Through hardship, one can learn valuable lessons and develop a greater sense of joy and appreciation for life.

Don't be afraid, find shelter in me
God can provide a sense of refuge and comfort during difficult times.

The road to greatness through the valley of adversity.'
Overcoming difficult times can lead to personal growth and greatness.

I felt the light as He proceeded to drop the gem
The singer felt a sense of enlightenment and understanding as they listened to God's guidance.

These little children; the world we must receive like them
The singer suggests that people can learn from children and find joy in simple pleasures in life.

I just smiled and thanked Him for the cards He dealt
The artist accepts their life and experiences, and expresses gratitude towards God.

And since then, the rain I never felt
After enduring difficult situations, the artist no longer worries about future hardships and is at peace.

What's wit' it?
This phrase is a rhetorical question, meaning 'what is the reason' or 'what's the deal'?

[Chorus]
Refers to the repeated chorus of the song.