Raining In My Heart
Willie Nelson & Al Green Lyrics
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I'm looking for you, baby, yeah
I've keep looking at the sun
But it's rainin' in my heart
I don't know when life begins
I sure don't know when life might end, oh baby
I've keep looking at the sun
(Rainin', rainin' in my heart)
Even though what's said or done
My love for you is eternal one
But how can I say bye with a love so deep
It seems like it's rainin' all over me
I can't understand for the love of me
Why can't it be like it used to be
Stop the rain, stop the rain
Rainin' in my heart
Seems like it was only yesterday
We're so in love, so in love just pays
I've keep looking at the sun
Somehow it keeps rainin' in my heart
Keep rainin', keep rainin', keep rainin'
Even though what's said or done
My love for you is an eternal one
But how can I say bye with a love so deep
I keep praying and it keeps rainin'
Somebody stop the rain
Yeah, now somebody stop the rain, rain, yeah
Somebody to see me
Somebody stop the rain, oh yeah
'Cause it seems like, seems like
Seems like it's gonna keep rainin'
It keeps on rainin', it keeps on rainin'
Keeps on rainin'
Keeps on rainin', keeps on rainin'
And how can I say bye
The lyrics to Rainin' In My Heart are a poignant exploration of heartache and unrequited love. The singer is standing on the edge of the world, searching for his beloved, but all he finds is rain in his heart. He reflects on the uncertainty of life, how he doesn't know when it begins or when it might end, and how he can't help but feel the weight of his love for this person. Even though his love for them is eternal, circumstances have made it impossible for them to be together, and he can't understand why things can't be like they used to be. Despite all of this, he can't bear to say goodbye because the love he feels is so deep.
The rain serves as a metaphor for the singer's sadness and pain. No matter how much he tries to look towards the sun and hope for a brighter future, the rain persists, echoing the weight of his heartache. The plea for somebody to stop the rain also highlights the feeling of helplessness that comes with unrequited love: no matter how much you want things to change, sometimes they just can't.
Overall, Rainin' In My Heart is a timeless exploration of heartache, love, and loss. The use of rain as a metaphor is especially effective in conveying the depth of the singer's sadness, and the interplay between the verses and chorus creates an emotional, cathartic journey for the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing on the edge of the world
I am in a vulnerable position where I feel like I could lose everything.
I'm looking for you, baby, yeah
I am searching for someone to bring me comfort and love.
I've keep looking at the sun
I have been trying to focus on positive things, but it is not helping my mood.
But it's rainin' in my heart
I feel sad and depressed, and nothing seems to be helping.
I don't know when life begins
I am unsure of the meaning and purpose of my existence.
I sure don't know when life might end, oh baby
I am aware that life is short and unpredictable.
Even though what's said or done
Regardless of what happens in our relationship,
My love for you is eternal one
my love for you will never change or fade away.
But how can I say bye with a love so deep
It is hard for me to let go of our love because it runs so deep.
It seems like it's rainin' all over me
My sadness and heartache is pervasive and all-consuming.
I can't understand for the love of me
I do not know why things have turned out the way they have.
Why can't it be like it used to be
I wish things could go back to the way they were when we were in love.
Stop the rain, stop the rain
I wish I could find a way to stop feeling sad and heartbroken.
Seems like it was only yesterday
It feels like our relationship was just beginning yesterday.
We're so in love, so in love just pays
We were deeply in love, and we were willing to pay the price to be together.
Somehow it keeps rainin' in my heart
Despite my efforts to feel better, my sadness and depression persist.
Keep rainin', keep rainin', keep rainin'
My sadness and depression are ongoing and do not seem to be subsiding.
I keep praying and it keeps rainin'
I keep hoping and praying for things to get better, but they do not.
Somebody stop the rain
I wish someone could come and make everything better for me.
Yeah, now somebody stop the rain, rain, yeah
I need someone to help me get over my sadness and depression.
Somebody to see me
I need someone to see me and understand my pain.
Somebody stop the rain, oh yeah
I need someone to stop the metaphorical rain, which represents my sadness and heartbreak.
'Cause it seems like, seems like
It feels like my sadness and heartbreak are never-ending.
Seems like it's gonna keep rainin'
It feels like my sadness and heartbreak will persist for a long time.
It keeps on rainin', it keeps on rainin'
My sadness and heartbreak are ongoing and unrelenting.
Keeps on rainin'
My sadness and heartbreak persist.
And how can I say bye
It is hard for me to say goodbye to our relationship and the love we had.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AL GREEN, WILLIE MITCHELL
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