In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
I hope you like dancing in the rain
I'll spin you around and pull you back to me
I sure am glad you wore that dress
It reminds me of the night that we first met
Don't you love the evenings in July when I'm staring at you with my blue eyes?
And we could be fine,
We could be fine, fine, fine.
So roll the windows down and put the car in drive
It's starting to rain a little bit outside
And I've had you on my mind for some time
And why did you go?
Why did you leave?
I cant forget about you and me
But now im letting go
I hope you like dancing in the rain,
I'll spin you around and pull you back to me.
I sure am glad you wore that dress,
It reminds me of the night that we first met.
Don't you love the evenings in July when I'm staring at you with my blue eyes
And we could be fine,
We could be fine, fine, fine.
Why did you leave?
Why did you go?
And take my love with you down to Mexico?
You didn't bring it back, like you promised.
And God forbid that I forgive you again,
God forbid, oh heavens God forbid,
I won't fall for your games.
I hope you like dancing in the rain,
I'll spin you around and pull you back to me.
I sure am glad you wore that dress,
It reminds me of the night that we first met.
Don't you love the evenings in July when I'm staring at you with my blue eyes?
And we could be fine,
We could be fine, fine, fine.
I hope you like dancing in the rain,
I'll spin you around and pull you back to me.
I sure am glad you wore that dress,
It reminds me of the night that we first met.
Don't you love the evenings in July when I'm staring at you with my blue eyes?
And we could be fine,
We could be fine, fine, fine.
I hope you like dancing in the rain,
I'll spin you around and pull you back to me.
I sure am glad you wore that dress,
It reminds me of the night that we first met.
I hope you like dancing in the rain,
I'll spin you around and pull you back to me.
I sure am glad you wore that dress,
It reminds me of the night that we first met.
Don't you love the evenings in July when I'm staring at you with my blue eyes?
And we could be fine,
We could be fine, fine, fine.
Fine, fine, fine,
Fine, fine, fine,
We could be fine, fine, fine
I hope you like dancing in the rain,
I'll spin you around and pull you back to me.
I sure am glad you wore that dress,
It reminds me of the night that we first met.
I hope you like dancing in the rain,
I'll spin you around and pull you back to me.
I sure am glad you wore that dress,
It reminds me of the night that we first met.
I'll spin you around and pull you back to me
I sure am glad you wore that dress
It reminds me of the night that we first met
Don't you love the evenings in July when I'm staring at you with my blue eyes?
And we could be fine,
We could be fine, fine, fine.
So roll the windows down and put the car in drive
It's starting to rain a little bit outside
And I've had you on my mind for some time
And why did you go?
Why did you leave?
I cant forget about you and me
But now im letting go
I hope you like dancing in the rain,
I'll spin you around and pull you back to me.
I sure am glad you wore that dress,
It reminds me of the night that we first met.
Don't you love the evenings in July when I'm staring at you with my blue eyes
And we could be fine,
We could be fine, fine, fine.
Why did you leave?
Why did you go?
And take my love with you down to Mexico?
You didn't bring it back, like you promised.
And God forbid that I forgive you again,
God forbid, oh heavens God forbid,
I won't fall for your games.
I hope you like dancing in the rain,
I'll spin you around and pull you back to me.
I sure am glad you wore that dress,
It reminds me of the night that we first met.
Don't you love the evenings in July when I'm staring at you with my blue eyes?
And we could be fine,
We could be fine, fine, fine.
I hope you like dancing in the rain,
I'll spin you around and pull you back to me.
I sure am glad you wore that dress,
It reminds me of the night that we first met.
Don't you love the evenings in July when I'm staring at you with my blue eyes?
And we could be fine,
We could be fine, fine, fine.
I hope you like dancing in the rain,
I'll spin you around and pull you back to me.
I sure am glad you wore that dress,
It reminds me of the night that we first met.
I hope you like dancing in the rain,
I'll spin you around and pull you back to me.
I sure am glad you wore that dress,
It reminds me of the night that we first met.
Don't you love the evenings in July when I'm staring at you with my blue eyes?
And we could be fine,
We could be fine, fine, fine.
Fine, fine, fine,
Fine, fine, fine,
We could be fine, fine, fine
I hope you like dancing in the rain,
I'll spin you around and pull you back to me.
I sure am glad you wore that dress,
It reminds me of the night that we first met.
I hope you like dancing in the rain,
I'll spin you around and pull you back to me.
I sure am glad you wore that dress,
It reminds me of the night that we first met.
Lyrics submitted by kaitlynn422
About Rain Lyrics as written by Robert Justin Osborne
Lyrics © Hipgnosis Songs Group
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