A few months ago I was feeling nostalgic and listing all of the songs about rain that I liked, and that is an awesome list, but I was urged to add a few more songs to the list and instead of using the same post, I started a new list of songs that reminded one of my friends about what they love about the rain. Water in and of itself has a quality of power to it, no matter if it is a river, a lake, an ocean or the rain, water can touch the soul. Enjoy the list of favorite songs about rain Part Two, Music is a passion of mine, it fills up many of my memories and I believe it is the language of the soul.
A Hard Rain’s Gonna Fall – Bob Dylan
When it comes to rain it sometimes falls easy and delightful, providing a cool respite from the heat. Yet there are other times when the rain falls hard. Usually, when you are hurting on the inside, it’s a hard rain that is gonna fall. For these occasions, there is this song by Bob Dylan, just for you. And the first of our favorite songs about rain part two.
Singing in The Rain- Gene Kelley
This song should have definitely been on the first list, I mean who hasn’t been so happy in love that they tap danced down the street? Happens to me once a month. But seriously, I challenge you to listen to this song and not sing along and tap your feet as you listen to the words. It’s fantastic, makes you want to learn to tap dance and buy an umbrella all at once.
Songs About Rain -Gary Allen
How can you have a list like this without this song? I don’t think you can so here it is. A song about all the songs about rain that affect all of us so deeply. All of the songs mentioned in this song are on my list so kudos to Gary Allen. This song projects the feeling we all have when some things haven’t gone our way, sometimes it is just better to embrace the rain and all that comes with it, because if you don’t experience the rain you will never appreciate the sunshine when it comes, whether it is literal or metaphorical. Bring on the rain and we’ll get through it and move on!
Here Comes the Rain Again- Eurythmics
This belongs on any rain song list for two reasons. One, it relays a feeling that we have all felt, using rain as a symbol of love. Being covered and immersed in the flow. Secondly, the personal memories surrounding this song, take me back to a simpler time when I was a much younger man. Either way this song makes the rain more bearable.
It Will Rain – Bruno Mars
This is a song that is not in my normal genre of music, but being urged to listen I can see why it would go on the list, the thoughts about losing the one that you love and the hurt that will result from that. Being a person that is not approved of by your significant other’s family is not a new thing. It is a tale as old as any. Even though I have never been a big Bruno Mars Fan, I like this song.
November Rain- Guns ‘N’ Roses
“When I look into your eyes, I can see a love restrained, but darlin’ when I hold you, don’t you know I feel the same. Nothing lasts forever and we both know hearts can change. And it’s hard to hold a candle in the cold November rain.” Classic words by a classic band that makes you remember what it was like in the past and maybe in the present today. Either way, a great song about rain.
Rainy Days and Mondays- The Carpenters
Much like David Spade and Chris Farley in Tommy Boy, when you hear a song by the Carpenters, most will say that it is stupid or a bad song, but really inside you can sing along with the whole song, and that is the case with Rainy Days and Mondays because they do always get me down. It deserves to be on the list. Sing along quietly to yourself, nobody is going to judge you.
Every Storm Runs Outta Rain- Gary Allen
When the rain is falling so hard that you can’t see the positives in the world, it is important to remember that all things will pass in time. Each storm we face will eventually disperse and there will be a new beginning waiting for you there. In all things there is always hope and hope will bring a new day, a new start and the chance that life will be great once again.
I Love a Rainy Night- Eddie Rabbit
When I was in middle school, many years ago, this song was popular and I felt then as I do now, I love a rainy night. The sounds of rain are soothing on the roof or falling on the grass outside the window brings with them a possibility of great things in the future. That is why it puts a smile on my face every time.
Clearly I could go on all day but just like the rain, all things must come to an end and that is where we are at with this list of songs about rain Part 2. Enjoy your rain and realize that it is a part of the cycle of things and it will bring your life new growth. Here is one last rain song for you. We have all seen Fire and Rain because that is life.
