Walking in the Rain
Echoes of Heartbreak: Walking in the Rain with Rufus Thomas
Lyrics
Well I'm walking and walking
Expressing the act of walking.
Yes I'm walking in the rain
Continuing to walk, and it's raining.
Well I'm walking and walking
Reiterating the ongoing walking.
Well I'm walking in the rain
Reiterating walking in the rain.
Because my baby's gone
Stating the reason for the emotional state - the speaker's significant other has left.
And she is gone with another man
Elaborating that the partner has left for someone else.
Well it rained down rain
Describing rain falling, possibly symbolizing a cleansing or purifying effect.
Washed my blues away
Expressing that the rain has washed away the speaker's blues or sorrows.
Oh it rained
Reiterating the impact of rain in alleviating the speaker's emotional pain.
Washed my blues away
Continuing to emphasize the positive effect of rain on the speaker's mood.
Well my baby's gone
Reaffirming the absence of the speaker's partner.
And I don't have a thing to say
Expressing a sense of speechlessness or loss regarding the departure of the loved one.
Well I gave her all my loving
Recalling the speaker's past actions of giving love.
Now my hearts in misery
Describing the current state of the speaker's heart as miserable after giving love.
Oh I gave her all my loving
Reiterating the impact of the speaker's past actions on their emotional state.
Now my hearts in misery
Reaffirming the current misery of the speaker's heart.
Well I gave all my money
Indicating that the speaker gave all their money to the departed partner.
Yet she walked away from me
Stating that despite the sacrifices, the partner still walked away from the speaker.
Comment