Pennies from Heaven
Lyrics
A long time ago, about a million years B.C.
A reference to a distant past, emphasizing the enduring nature of the message.
The best things in life were absolutely free
Highlighting a time when valuable things were abundant and free.
But no one appreciated a sky that was always blue
Expressing a lack of appreciation for constant good things like a clear blue sky.
And no one anticipated a moon that was always new.
Suggesting a lack of anticipation for the beauty of a perpetually new moon.
So it was planned that they should vanish now and then
Describing a plan for valuable things to appear sporadically.
And you must pay before you get them back again
Emphasizing the need to endure challenges before enjoying rewards.
That's what storms were made for
Stating that storms have a purpose, possibly symbolizing life's difficulties.
And you shouldn't be afraid for
Encouraging resilience in the face of challenges.
Every time it rains, it rains pennies from heaven
Introducing the metaphor that rain represents valuable rewards (pennies from heaven).
Don't you know each cloud contains pennies from heaven?
Emphasizing the notion that every challenge (cloud) comes with hidden rewards.
You'll find your fortune's fallin' all over the town
Suggesting that fortune and blessings are abundant when it rains.
Make sure that your umbrella is upside down
Advising to be ready to receive blessings, even in unexpected ways.
Trade them for a package of sunshine and flowers
Encouraging a positive exchange, turning challenges into joyful moments.
If you want the things you love, you must have showers
Stressing the necessity of enduring difficulties to attain cherished things.
So when you hear it thunder, don't run under a tree
Cautioning against avoiding challenges when they come (thunder and rain).
There'll be pennies from heaven for you and me
Reiterating the idea that rewards follow challenges for everyone.
Every time it rains, it rains pennies from heaven
Repeating the metaphor of rain symbolizing blessings and rewards.
Don't you know each cloud contains pennies from heaven?
Reiterating the concept that challenges bring hidden rewards.
You'll find your fortune's fallin' all over the town
Emphasizing the widespread availability of blessings during challenges.
Make sure that your umbrella is upside down
Recalling the need to be open to receiving blessings in unexpected ways.
Trade them for a package of sunshine and flowers
Reiterating the idea of turning challenges into positive experiences.
If you want the things you love, you must have showers
Stressing the importance of enduring challenges to attain desired things.
So, when you hear it thunder, don't run under a tree
Warning against avoiding challenges during difficult times.
There'll be pennies from heaven for you and me
Reiterating the belief that challenges lead to rewards for everyone.
So take a big deep breath of the clean fresh air
Encouraging appreciation of life and the abundance of blessings.
Put a smile on your face; be a millionaire
Advising to maintain a positive attitude for a fulfilling life.
The streets outside are paved with gold
Metaphorically describing the outside world as a place of wealth and opportunity.
There'll be pennies from heaven for you and me
Reiterating the belief in the availability of rewards for those who appreciate life.
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