The Temptations and Their Hit Song
The Temptations, an American vocal group, released “I Wish It Would Rain” in 1967. It was written by Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong, and Roger Penzabene. The song became a hit, reaching number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number one on the R&B chart. The track is about a man who is heartbroken and wishes that it would rain so that no one can see his tears.
The Lyrics to “I Wish It Would Rain”
The lyrics to “I Wish It Would Rain” are as follows:
Sunshine, blue skies, please go away
My girl has found another and gone away
With her went my future, my life is filled with gloom
So day after day, I stay locked up in my room
I know to you it might sound strange
But I wish it would rain (oh, how I wish that it would rain)
‘Cause so badly I wanna go outside (such a lovely day)
But everyone knows that a man ain’t supposed to cry
Listen, I gotta cry ’cause cryin’ eases the pain
Oh yeah, people, this hurt I feel inside
Words could never explain, I wish it would rain
Day in, day out, my tear-stained face
Pressed against the window pane
My eyes search the skies, desperately for rain
‘Cause raindrops will hide my tear drops
And no one will ever know that I’m crying
Crying when I go outside
To the world, outside my tears
I refuse to explain
Oh, I wish it would rain (oh, how I wish that it would rain)
‘Cause so badly I wanna go outside (such a lovely day)
But everyone knows that a man ain’t supposed to cry
Listen, I gotta cry ’cause cryin’ eases the pain
Oh yeah, people, this hurt I feel inside
Words could never explain, I wish it would rain
The Meaning Behind the Lyrics
“I Wish It Would Rain” is a song about heartbreak and the desire to hide one’s tears. The protagonist in the song has lost his girl and his future with her. He is so heartbroken that he wishes it would rain so that no one can see him crying. The raindrops would hide his tear drops, and he can cry without anyone knowing. The song is a poignant expression of the pain of lost love.
Conclusion
“I Wish It Would Rain” is a timeless classic that has resonated with audiences for over five decades. The lyrics express the universal feeling of heartbreak and the desire to hide one’s tears. The song’s message is still relevant today, and it continues to inspire new generations of music lovers.
