Rainy Night in Georgia
Soulful Reflections on a Rainy Night: David Ruffin's Melodic Journey
Lyrics
Hoverin' by my suitcase
Feeling uncertain or unsettled, carrying belongings
Tryin' to find a warm place to spend the night
Searching for a comfortable place to stay for the night
A heavy rain a fallin'
Intense rainfall
Seems I hear your voice callin'
Sensing or imagining someone's voice comforting or reassuring
"It's all right"
Assurance or comfort given ("It's all right")
A rainy night in Georgia
Describing the setting: a rainy night in Georgia
A rainy night in Georgia
Reiteration of the setting, emphasizing its impact
I believe it's rainin' all over the world
Belief that the rain is a widespread phenomenon
Neon signs a flashin'
Urban environment depicted with bright, vibrant lights
Taxi cabs and busses passin' through the night
Various modes of transportation moving through the night
The distant moanin' of a train
Far-off sound of a train, contributing to a melancholic atmosphere
Seems to play a sad refrain to the night
The train's sound seems to create a sorrowful musical pattern in the night
A rainy night in Georgia
Reiteration of the rainy night in Georgia
A rainy night in Georgia
Emphasizing the impact of the rain on the setting
I believe it's rainin' all over the world
Belief that the rain is a global occurrence
How many times I've wondered
Reflecting on repeated experiences and their consistent outcome
It still comes out the same
Despite contemplation, the situation remains unchanged
No matter how you look at it, think of it
No matter the perspective, one must follow their own path
You just got to do your own thing
Encouragement to stay true to oneself
I find me a place in a box car
Finding shelter in a boxcar, using music to pass time
So I take out my guitar to pass some time
Using music as a means of distraction or solace
Late at night when it's hard to rest
Difficulty in finding rest during the late hours
I hold your picture to my chest
Seeking comfort in a picture of someone dear
And I'm all right
Despite circumstances, feeling emotionally stable
A rainy night in Georgia
Reiteration of the setting: a rainy night in Georgia
A rainy night in Georgia
Emphasizing the persistence of the rain's impact
I believe it's rainin' all over the world
Belief that the rain is a widespread phenomenon globally
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