I Can't Stand the Rain
Yearning Memories in Rain: Graham Central Station's Melancholic Reflections
Lyrics
I can't stand the rain 'gainst my window
I am bothered by the rain hitting my window
Bringing back sweet memories
The rain triggers nostalgic memories
Ican't stand the rain 'gainst my window
Repetition of the discomfort caused by the rain
'Cause he's not here with me
The absence of a significant person intensifies the discomfort
Hey window pain do you remember
Addressing the window as a symbol of reflection
How sweet it used to be
Recalling the sweetness of past experiences
When we were together
Reflecting on the joy when the speaker and the person were together
Everything was so grand, yes it was
Describing the past as wonderful and grand
Now that we've parted
Expressing the sorrow of separation
There's one sound that I just can't stand...
Introduction of a sound that evokes negative emotions
Alone with the pillow
Being alone with memories represented by a pillow
Where his head used to lay, yeah
Highlighting the absence of the person's head on the pillow
I know you've got some sweet memories
Acknowledging the existence of bittersweet memories
But like a window you ain't got nothin' to say
Comparing the window to a silent observer with no response
I can't stand the rain 'gainst my window
Reiteration of discomfort caused by the rain
Bringing back sweet memories, hey
The rain continues to evoke nostalgic memories
I can't stand the rain, ooh
Repetition of the speaker's dislike for the rain
'Gainst my window, oh no no
Emphasizing the connection between rain and the person's absence
'Cause he's not here with me, uh
Reiteration of the pain caused by the person's absence
Alone with the pillow uh uh
Being alone with the pillow symbolizing the void
Where his head used to lay, yeah
Highlighting the empty space where the person's head used to rest
I know you've got some sweet memories
Acknowledging the presence of sweet memories
But like a window you ain't got nothin' to say, hey hey
Comparing the window to a silent observer once again
Uh, uh, I can't stand the rain...
Repetition of the speaker's aversion to the rain
(I can't I can't I can't can't stand the rain)...
Repetition emphasizing the intensity of disliking the rain
Baby, uh, uh, uh, hey hey
An emotional expression, possibly frustration or sadness
Ooh, ooh, uh, uh, hey
Continuation of emotional expression
Don't you know, 't you think...
Questioning and contemplating
No no ooh oooohh hey hey hey hey hey, no
Repetition of emotional exclamations
Dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum
Repetition of nonsensical sounds, possibly representing inner turmoil
Oohh !... Get off my window...
An abrupt command to the rain to stay away
(I can't I can't I can't can't stand the rain)...
Repetition of strong dislike for the rain
Get off my window now, get off my window
Continuation of the command to the rain to stay away
Get off my window nah, I can't stand the rain
Reiteration of the speaker's inability to tolerate the rain
I can't stand the rain, ooh, can't stand the rain, oh
Final expression of the speaker's aversion to the rain
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