Lyrics
The rain is falling down
The speaker observes that rain is falling.
I feel like a dog that's been kicked out into the street
The speaker feels rejected and compares their emotions to a kicked-out dog in the street.
I know dogs can't drive cars
Acknowledges the limitations of dogs, emphasizing their inability to drive cars.
But that's about the only difference between us now
Highlights the perceived similarity between the speaker and a dog after rejection.
But wait
The speaker pauses, introducing a change in mood or perspective.
There's a rainbow over the freeway
Despite the gloomy feelings, a rainbow is seen over the freeway, suggesting hope.
And I think I feel the morning sun
The speaker senses the morning sun, indicating a positive shift in emotions.
Another song is number one
A new song is mentioned, possibly signaling a positive change or success.
Golden days have just begun
Expresses the beginning of good times or prosperity.
Change - every dog is gonna have his day
Introduces the theme of change, suggesting that everyone will have their moment of success.
Change - every loser's gonna have his way
Reiterates the idea that even those who have experienced loss will eventually find success.
Change - I don't care what other people say
Emphasizes the speaker's indifference to others' opinions about change.
Well, you can argue all day long
The futility of arguing about the existence of love is expressed.
About whether love really exists or not
Compares debating love's existence to arguing about Santa Claus, suggesting it's pointless.
It's a complete waste of time
Stresses that arguing about love is a waste of time.
Like arguing about whether Santa Claus really exists or not
Continues the analogy of love to Santa Claus, emphasizing the speaker's priorities.
I've got better things to do with my time
The speaker has better things to do, indicating a focus on personal goals.
I've got places that I've got to be
Lists the speaker's obligations and destinations.
And people that I've got to see
Emphasizes social connections that need attention.
Mountains that I have to ski
Mentions specific activities, like skiing on mountains.
Golden days ahead of me
Looks forward to positive and prosperous times ahead.
Change - every dog is gonna have his day
Reiterates the theme of change and success for everyone.
Change - every loser's gonna have his way
Restates that even losers will eventually find success.
Change - I don't care what other people say
Reaffirms the speaker's indifference to others' opinions about change.
Change - I know everything will be okay
Expresses confidence that everything will be okay despite challenges.
Paradise was here - paradise is gone
Reflects on the transience of paradises, suggesting loss and change.
Greece and Rome were here - Greece and Rome are gone
Lists historical examples (Greece, Rome) to emphasize the impermanence of civilizations.
The Wild West was here - the Wild West is gone
Continues listing examples (Wild West) to underscore the inevitability of change.
Vaudeville was here - Vaudeville is gone
Mentions Vaudeville, another example of something that was once present but is now gone.
Change - every dog is gonna have his day
Reiterates the theme of change and success for everyone.
Change - I don't care what other people say
Reaffirms the speaker's indifference to others' opinions about change.
You know I've been thinking
The speaker begins to contemplate a future reunion with someone.
We'll get back together again someday
Expresses optimism about reuniting someday with the person mentioned.
And you hair will be some weird color by then
Suggests that when they reunite, the person's hair will be a distinctive color.
Maybe we'll just start off again as friends
Hints at the possibility of restarting the relationship as friends.
I wonder when
The speaker wonders about the timing of this potential reconnection.
Change - every dog is gonna have his day
Reiterates the theme of change and success for everyone.
Change - every loser's gonna have his way
Restates that even losers will eventually find success.
Change - I don't care what other people say
Reaffirms the speaker's indifference to others' opinions about change.
Change - I know everything will be okay
Expresses confidence that everything will be okay despite challenges.
Change - just ignore them and they'll go away
Suggests that ignoring negativity will lead it to fade away.
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