The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
I can't stand the rain 'gainst my window
You're bringing back sweet memories
Hey, window pain do you remember
How sweet it used to be
When we were together
Everything was so grand
Now, now that we've parted
You know there's one thing that I just can't stand
I can't stand the rain 'gainst my window
Bringing back sweet memories
I can't stand the rain 'gainst my window
Cause he's not here for me
'Lone with the pillow
Where his head used to lay
Well, I know you've got some sweet memories
But like a window you ain't got nothin' to say
I can't stand the rain
I can't stand the rain 'gainst my window, yeah
You're bringing back sweet memories
I can't stand the rain
Know, know, know of the rain
Know of the rain
Oh, no yeah, oh no no no
Don't be okay, rain
You're bringing back sweet memories
Hey, window pain do you remember
How sweet it used to be
When we were together
Everything was so grand
Now, now that we've parted
You know there's one thing that I just can't stand
I can't stand the rain 'gainst my window
Bringing back sweet memories
I can't stand the rain 'gainst my window
Cause he's not here for me
'Lone with the pillow
Where his head used to lay
Well, I know you've got some sweet memories
But like a window you ain't got nothin' to say
I can't stand the rain
I can't stand the rain 'gainst my window, yeah
You're bringing back sweet memories
I can't stand the rain
Know, know, know of the rain
Know of the rain
Oh, no yeah, oh no no no
Don't be okay, rain
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I Can't Stand the Rain Lyrics as written by Bernard Miller Ann Peebles
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