No Rain
Chasing Sunshine in a Rainless Life
Lyrics
Oh, oh, oh, oh
The repetition of "Oh" suggests a sigh or expression of discontent or longing.
Oh, oh, oh, oh
-All I can say is that my life is pretty plain
The singer feels that their life is ordinary or lacking excitement.
I like watching the puddles gather rain
The singer finds solace in simple activities like watching puddles gather rain.
And all I can do
The singer's actions are limited to making tea for two and expressing their point of view, possibly feeling unheard or misunderstood.
Is just pour some tea for two
-And speak my point of view
-But it's not sane
The singer acknowledges that their situation is not mentally healthy or rational.
It's not sane
-I just want someone to say to me
The singer desires someone to provide comfort or understanding.
Oh, oh, oh, oh
A repeated expression of longing or a call for attention.
I'll always be there when you wake, yeah, yeah
The promise of constant support and presence for someone.
You know I'd like to keep my cheeks dry today, hey
The singer wishes to avoid emotional distress or tears.
So stay with me and I'll have it made (I'll have it made)
If the listener stays with the singer, they will feel fulfilled or accomplished.
And I don't understand why I sleep all day
The singer is puzzled by their tendency to sleep excessively.
And I start to complain that there's no rain
The complaint about the lack of rain may symbolize a desire for change or emotional release.
And all I can do is read a book to stay awake
Reading a book is a coping mechanism to stay awake and avoid the challenges of reality.
And it rips my life away, but it's a great escape
This escape, while ripping the singer's life away, is viewed as a great one.
Escape
The repetition of "Escape" emphasizes the desire for a way out.
Escape
-Escape
-All I can say is that my life is pretty plain
A repetition of the singer's perception that life is plain, and others find their viewpoint insane.
You don't like my point of view and I'm insane
The singer acknowledges the disagreement in perspectives, with a touch of frustration.
It's not sane
The singer reiterates the irrationality of their situation.
It's not sane
-I just want someone to say to me
The desire for someone to provide support or understanding is repeated.
Oh, oh, oh, oh
A repeated expression of longing or a call for attention.
I'll always be there when you wake, yeah, yeah
The promise of constant support and presence for someone.
You know I'd like to keep my cheeks dry today, hey
The singer expresses a desire to keep their emotions in check.
So stay with me and I'll have it made
If the listener stays, the singer believes they will achieve success or contentment.
I'll have it made (I'll have it made)
Repetition emphasizes the certainty of achieving success or contentment.
And I'll have it made (I'll have it made)
-Oh no, no
An expression of concern or a negative outcome.
You know we're really gonna
A confident statement that success or contentment will be achieved.
Really gonna have it made
Repetition reinforces the belief that success or contentment is inevitable.
You know we'll have it made
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