Let It Rain
Embracing Love's Deluge: Eric Clapton's 'Let It Rain' Meaning
Lyrics
The rain is falling through the mist of sorrow that surrounded me
The speaker is experiencing sorrow, and rain symbolizes this emotional heaviness around them.
The sun could never thaw away the bliss that lays around me
The speaker believes that even the sun, a symbol of joy, cannot dispel the happiness that surrounds them.
Let it rain, let it rain,
The speaker repeats the phrase "Let it rain," expressing a willingness to embrace whatever emotions or challenges come their way. "Let your love rain down on me" suggests a desire for love to help overcome difficulties.
Let your love rain down on me
-Let it rain, let it rain,
-Let it rain, rain, rain
-Her life was like a desert flower burning in the sun
The speaker describes someone's life as a desert flower suffering in the sun, implying a challenging and harsh existence.
Until I found the way to love, it's harder said than done
The speaker claims to have found a way to love, acknowledging that it's easier said than done.
Let it rain, let it rain,
Repetition of "Let it rain" emphasizes the speaker's plea for love and emotional healing.
Let your love rain down on me
-Let it rain, let it rain,
-Let it rain, rain, rain
-Now I know the secret; there is nothing that I lack
The speaker has discovered a secret and feels complete, suggesting that love has fulfilled a void.
If I give my love to you, you'll surely give it back
Expresses confidence that if the speaker gives love, it will be reciprocated.
Let it rain, let it rain,
Repetition of the refrain underscores the theme of accepting and embracing love despite challenges.
Let your love rain down on me
-Let it rain, let it rain,
-Let it rain, rain, rain
-Let it rain, let it rain,
Reiteration of the plea for love to rain down, reinforcing the central theme of the song.
Let your love rain down on me
-Let it rain, let it rain,
-Let it rain, rain, rain
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