Crazy Baby
Lost in the Rain: Heartbreak and Longing in Freddy Fender's 'Crazy Baby'
Lyrics
The rain keeps falling
The speaker notes the continuous falling of rain.
Tears keep coming down
The speaker expresses ongoing sadness as tears continue to flow.
I can't find my baby
The speaker is unable to locate their significant other.
I wonder she left town
The speaker wonders if their partner has left the town.
Rain rain rain rain
Repetition of rain emphasizes the persisting emotional turmoil.
I'd like to see my girl again
The speaker desires to reunite with their beloved despite the pain.
She broke my heart in two
The speaker reveals a heartbreak caused by their partner.
And caused me so much pain
Reflecting on the intense emotional distress caused by the partner.
Rain rain rain rain
Repetition of rain and reference to a wet pillow symbolize continued sorrow.
My pillow's soaking wet
The speaker's pillow is wet from the tears, indicating deep emotional pain.
I can't find her in the morning
The speaker can't find their partner in the morning, suggesting absence.
She's not home yet
Confirmation that the partner is not at home, deepening the worry.
The rain keeps falling
Reiteration of the continuing rainfall and tears.
Tears keep coming down
The speaker is still unable to locate their darling.
I couldn't find my darling
Expressing the continued search for the missing partner.
I wonder she left town
Reiteration of the concern about the partner leaving the town.
Rain rain rain rain
Repetition of rain and a wet pillow, emphasizing emotional turmoil.
My pillow's soaking wet
The speaker wonders about the partner's whereabouts in the morning.
Where is she in the morning
Confirmation that the partner is still not at home in the morning.
She's not home yet
Reiteration of the search for the partner in the morning.
Rain rain rain rain
Repetition of rain, underscoring the ongoing emotional struggle.
Rain rain rain rain
Continued repetition of rain, emphasizing the enduring emotional pain.
Rain rain rain rain
Final repetition of rain, highlighting the persistent emotional distress.
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