It's Raining Men
The Weather Girls
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Hi (hi), we're your Weather Girls (uh-huh) And have we got news for you (you better listen) Get ready all you lonely girls And leave those umbrellas at home (all right) Humidity is rising (uh rising) Barometer's getting low (how low girl, uh-oh) According to all sources (what sources now) The street's the place to go (we better hurry up) Cause tonight for the first time (first time) Just about half past ten (half past ten) For the first time in history It's gonna start raining men (start raining men) It's raining men, hallelujah It's raining men, amen I'm gonna go out, I'm gonna let myself get Absolutely soaking wet It's raining men, hallelujah It's raining men, every specimen Tall, blond, dark and lean Rough and tough and strong and mean God bless Mother Nature She's a single woman too She took on the heavens And she did what she had to do She fought every angel She rearranged the sky So that each and every woman Could find the perfect guy It's raining men, hallelujah It's raining men, amen It's raining men, hallelujah It's raining men, amen I hear stormy weather movin' in 'Bout to break it, about to begin Hear the thunder, don't you lose your head Rip up the roof and stay in bed (rip up the roof and stay in bed) God bless Mother Nature She's a single woman too She took on the heavens And she did what she had to do She fought every angel She rearranged the sky So that each and every woman Could find the perfect guy Ooh it's raining men down Humidity is rising (humidity is rising, yeah it's rising) Barometer's getting low (it's getting low low low low low low low low low) (Oh it's getting low) According to all sources (according to all sources, oh to all sources) The street's the place to go Because tonight for the first time (first time) Just about half past ten (half past ten) For the first time in history It's gonna start raining men (start raining men) It's raining men (woo), hallelujah It's raining men, amen It's raining men, hallelujah It's raining men, amen It's raining men, hallelujah It's raining men, amen It's raining men, hallelujah Woah woah woah woah woah woah, amen It's raining men (tall and blond and dark and lean) It's raining men (and rough and tough and strong and mean) It's raining men (come on), hallelujah It's raining men, amen
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Written by: Paul Shaffer, Paul Jabara
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Iconic Song"It's Raining Men" is considered an iconic song that transcends generations thanks to its high-octane energy and catchy chorus.
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Synonym for CelebrationThe song has become such a popular tune that it's widely used as a synonym for joyous celebration and liberation in many cultures.
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Masterminds Behind the SongThe song was written by Paul Jabara and Paul Shaffer in 1979. Jabara was a popular actor, singer and songwriter, and Shaffer is a renowned Canadian musician, known as the band leader of "The Late Show with David Letterman."
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Initial RejectionMany artists including Donna Summer, Diana Ross and Cher rejected the song before it was eventually accepted by The Weather Girls.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in early 1983 and peaked at No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart in the same year.
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Grammy NominationThe song was nominated for a Grammy in the Best R&B Performance By Duo Or Group With Vocals category in 1983.
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Music VideoThe music video featured meteorologists reporting 'men' falling from the sky.
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Evergreen PopularityDespite being nearly 40 years old, "It's Raining Men" continues to remain popular and receives regular airplay till today.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, many artists have covered "It's Raining Men", including Geri Halliwell, former member of Spice Girls - her version also topped UK Singles Chart.
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LGBTQ+ Anthem"It's Raining Men" has been embraced by the LGBTQ+ community and is often played at Pride Parades. It has arguably become one of the most recognized gay anthems in the world.
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Beneficial LyricsThe song's title is a metaphor, referring to the abundance of potential male suitors.
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