Pennies From Heaven
Harvesting Fortune: Rain of Blessings in Big Joe Turner's Melody
Lyrics
Every time it rains, it rains, pennies from heaven
Every time it rains, financial blessings and good fortune come our way.
Don't you know each cloud contains pennies from heaven?
Clouds, often associated with rain, are seen as carriers of positive outcomes.
You'll find your fortune's fallin' all over the town
Fortune is abundant and accessible throughout the town.
Make sure that your umbrella is upside down
Be prepared to receive blessings; even an upside-down umbrella can catch them.
Trade them for a package of sunshine and flowers
Exchange these blessings for joy and beauty in life.
If you want the things you love, you must have showers
To attain the things you love, you must endure life's challenges.
So, when you hear it thunder, don't run under a tree
Advice to face challenges bravely, even during difficult times.
There'll be pennies from heaven for you and me
Assurance that good things will come to both the listener and the singer.
Every time it rains, it rains pennies from heaven
Reiteration of the theme: rain symbolizes prosperity.
Don't you know each cloud contains pennies from heaven?
Clouds continue to be associated with the positive aspects of life.
You'll find your fortune's fallin' all over the town
The abundance of fortune is emphasized once again.
Make sure that your umbrella is upside down
Reminder to be open to receiving blessings.
Trade them for a package of sunshine and flowers
Encouragement to trade received blessings for happiness and beauty.
If you want the things you love, you must have showers
Emphasis on the necessity of enduring challenges to attain desired things.
So, when you hear it thunder, don't run under a tree
Caution against avoiding challenges; they may bring unexpected rewards.
There'll be pennies from heaven for you and me
Reassurance that blessings will come to both the listener and the singer.
So take a big deep breath of the clean fresh air
Advice to appreciate and enjoy the freshness of life.
Put a smile on your face be a millionaire
Encouragement to maintain a positive outlook and be rich in spirit.
The streets outside
Positive description of the outside world, implying wealth and prosperity.
Are paved with gold
Streets are metaphorically paved with gold, signifying abundant opportunities.
There'll be pennies from heaven for you and me
Reiteration of the assurance of blessings for both the listener and the singer.
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