I Can’t Stand the Rain

The song was written during a huge rainstorm that necessitated being inside instead of out enjoying nature. The phrase “I can’t stand the rain” popped into my head, and the song flowed out from there. It’s about how so often emotions cloud reality, especially where romantic relationships are concerned. The rain is a metaphor for those emotions “clouding my vision” and getting in the way of being able to make the sometimes necessary but difficult decisions about a relationship. The song also speaks to being stuck in a bad situation due to the emotions – “clouds move by, why can’t I?”

Lyrics

When you glance my way
I look inside and find a coming day
Just one look from you
Is all it takes to see the future through

But I can’t stand the rain
Clouding my vision
It takes it all away
Can’t make a decision
I can’t stand the rain
I cant stand the rain

You’re inside my head
And in my mind I heard just what you said
Taking clues from you
Just a gaze and suddenly it’s true

But I can’t stand the rain
Clouding my vision
It takes it all away
Can’t make a decision
I can’t stand the rain
I cant stand the rain

Clouds move by
Why Can’t I?

But I can’t stand the rain
Clouding my vision
It takes it all away
Can’t make a decision
I can’t stand the rain
I cant stand the rain

But I can’t stand the rain
Clouding my vision
It takes it all away
Can’t make a decision
I can’t stand the rain
I cant stand the rain