About the song
Background
- Released in 1983 on the album “Don’t Let Our Dreams Die”
- Written by Jon Philibert
- A moderate hit on the U.S. Country music charts
- Also appeared on later compilations like “Things That Matter Most To Me”
Themes
The song uses the metaphor of rain to explore themes of empathy and understanding in a relationship.
- Shared experience: The lyrics “I’ve been rained on too” suggest the singer has faced hardships similar to the one their partner is going through.
- Hesitation and trust: Lines like “If you’re afraid to touch my hand / It’s all right I understand” show compassion for the partner’s fear of intimacy.
- Building trust: The song encourages the partner to take a chance and trust again, suggesting that shared experiences can create a strong bond.
Overall, “I’ve Been Rained On Too” is a tender ballad about the importance of empathy and shared experience in overcoming challenges and building trust in a relationship.
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Lyrics
If you’re afraid to touch my hand
It’s all right I understand
All the changes you’ve been through
I’ve been rained on too
You don’t know you can’t be sure
Believe me I’ve been there before
Trusting me that’s all you do
I’ve been rained on too
Like you I’ve really loved someone
Only to be walked upon
And by that lonely look I see
You’d been rained on just like me
But I have made it through the storm
And I know where you’re coming from
I’ll take special care of you
’Cause I’ve been rained on too
Yes, I’ve been rained on too
If you’re afraid to touch my hand
It’s all right, oh, I understand
All the changes that you’ve been through
I’ve been rained on too
But I have made it through the storm
And I know where you’re coming from
I’m gonna take special care of you
‘Cause I’ve been rained on too