Rainy Day
richards/crane Lyrics
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Funny, but here's that rainy day
Here's that rainy day they told me about
And I laughed at the thought that it might turn out this way
Where is that worn out wish that I threw aside
After it brought my lover near
It's funny how love becomes a cold rainy day
Funny how love becomes a cold rainy day
Funny, that rainy day is here
The lyrics to Richard/Crane's "Rainy Day" seem to be a reflection of a personal experience with love and its unpredictability. The first verse suggests that the singer may have had certain dreams or expectations about a relationship that didn't quite work out, and now they find themselves facing reality on a day that is metaphorically aligned with their mood. The second verse appears to reference the idea that the singer may have given up on love or a specific kind of relationship, only to find that it had value or meaning that they didn't realize until it was gone. Finally, the chorus emphasizes the irony and unpredictability of love and how it can take on different forms, from sunny days to cloudy ones.
The use of metaphorical language throughout the song makes it a powerful commentary on human nature and life in general. "Rainy Day" speaks to the idea that we often take things for granted or don't see them for their full value until they're gone. It also suggests that love can be both beautiful and difficult, and that the way we perceive it can have a huge impact on our emotions and well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I should have saved those left over dreams
Perhaps it would have been better if I had held on to my unfulfilled aspirations from the past
Funny, but here's that rainy day
It is strange how the day I feared or was warned about has finally come to pass
Here's that rainy day they told me about
The day that people had forewarned me about has finally arrived
And I laughed at the thought that it might turn out this way
Initially, I had a lighthearted reaction to the possibility of such a day happening
Where is that worn out wish that I threw aside
I wonder where that hope I had once abandoned is now located
After it brought my lover near
That wish or dream had led me to discover my significant other
It's funny how love becomes a cold rainy day
It's ironic how the warmth of love can sometimes transform into a bleak experience
Funny, that rainy day is here
It is unexpected, almost comical, to encounter this kind of despair or heartache when one least expects it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIMMY VAN HEUSEN, JOHNNY BURKE
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