Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Here comes the rain again
Falling on my head like a memory
Falling on my head like a new emotion
I want to walk in the open wind
I want to talk like lovers do
Want to dive into your ocean
Is it raining with you?
So, baby, talk to me
Like lovers do
Walk with me
Like lovers do
Talk to me
Like lovers do
Here comes the rain again
Raining in my head like a tragedy
Tearing me apart like a new emotion (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
I want to breathe in the open wind
I want to kiss like lovers do
Want to dive into your ocean
Is it raining with you?
So, baby, talk to me
Like lovers do
Walk with me
Like lovers do
Talk to me
Like lovers do
So, baby, talk to me
Like lovers do
Ooh
Ooh, yeah
Here it comes again
Ooh-ooh
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Here it comes the rain again
Falling on my head like a memory
Falling on my head like a new emotion
(Here it comes again, here it comes again, oh-ah)
I want to walk in the open wind
I want to talk like lovers do
Want dive into your ocean
Is it raining with you?
Ooh, here it comes again
Here comes the rain again (I said)
Falling on my head like a memory
Falling on my head like a new emotion (ooh, ooh, yeah)
I want to walk in the open wind (ooh, ooh)
I want to talk like lovers do
I want to dive into your ocean
Is it raining with you?
Here comes the rain again
Falling on my head like a memory
Falling on my head like a new emotion
Falling on my head like a memory
Falling on my head like a new emotion
I want to walk in the open wind
I want to talk like lovers do
Want to dive into your ocean
Is it raining with you?
So, baby, talk to me
Like lovers do
Walk with me
Like lovers do
Talk to me
Like lovers do
Here comes the rain again
Raining in my head like a tragedy
Tearing me apart like a new emotion (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
I want to breathe in the open wind
I want to kiss like lovers do
Want to dive into your ocean
Is it raining with you?
So, baby, talk to me
Like lovers do
Walk with me
Like lovers do
Talk to me
Like lovers do
So, baby, talk to me
Like lovers do
Ooh
Ooh, yeah
Here it comes again
Ooh-ooh
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Here it comes the rain again
Falling on my head like a memory
Falling on my head like a new emotion
(Here it comes again, here it comes again, oh-ah)
I want to walk in the open wind
I want to talk like lovers do
Want dive into your ocean
Is it raining with you?
Ooh, here it comes again
Here comes the rain again (I said)
Falling on my head like a memory
Falling on my head like a new emotion (ooh, ooh, yeah)
I want to walk in the open wind (ooh, ooh)
I want to talk like lovers do
I want to dive into your ocean
Is it raining with you?
Here comes the rain again
Falling on my head like a memory
Falling on my head like a new emotion
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I concur on all counts. And as everyone knows, the rain is temporary and also expected. It stays for awhile then there's a rainbow and gorgeous sunny weather. Each of us has the strength within to make it through those rainy periods. We will be rewarded with the sun: confidence; the beach; friends; music; gorgeous young beach babes (or guys)...just brighter days all around. The pain does go away; sometimes we just have to wait it out. Have always liked this song.
The song is about depression. ("Here comes the rain again...") Alas, Ms Lennox knew all about this subject and used her experience to give us this wonderful song, intertwining it with a picture of romance - the romance she wished for ...
Another favorite of mine.
The meaning? To me, it's talking about unrequited love. The big key there is, "Is it raining with you?" When she sees this person, she has this big flood of emotion come over her. She longs to express it, to walk, talk, and kiss like lovers, and she's asking the object of her affection, "Do you feel the same way about me?"
At least, that's what I get from it.
The rain is clearly a metaphor for dark times, depression...I think it's definitely about unrequited love: 'talk to me/ LIKE lovers do.' They are not lovers, but she wants desperately for them to be.
Actually, the two in the group had been romantically involved, and decided to break it off, but still produce music together...and this was written in a hotel in new york after an argument.
This is probably about how lonely she's feeling, she wants to love and be loved back. It's amazing how she 's able to express sadness and disappointment precisely, with such a bittersweet melody. Of course the lyrics help.
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