I Made It Though The Rain

This is a great song about hardship and empathy. No one can understand what it is like to lose someone to cancer, unless they have lost someone to that dreaded disease. No one knows what it is like to lose a child, unless they have lost one. No one knows what it is like to fight in a war unless they have fought in one.

When people who have had similar things happen to them, they share a bond that others are excluded from. People who never knew each other before can become instant friends because they know exactly what hardships the other has suffered.

I made it through the rain And found myself respected By the others who Got rained on too And made it through

Great lyrics!

Very beautiful song. It's about keeping sane through a tough period until it passes, and afterward, you can enjoy life even more now that you've made it.

I think this song has a very simple message. Barry is taking on the role of a person who's life entered a seriously heavy gloom (rain). He's saying to not give up and stay as positive as you can (make your own parade). Eventually things will get much better (the sun comes out). He acknowledges that others fall into the same gloom (others who got rained on too). He never gives up (kept my world protected). And finally, he maintains his values and beliefs (kept my point of view).

I believe this song may be about being gay and coming out of the closet. The rain or being rained on could mean persecution. we dreamers - gay people?

[Just aim beyond the clouds And rise above the crowds And start your own parade] (gay rights parade?)

making it through the rain (coming out?)