I Wish It Would Rain
The Temptations
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
Hmm hmm Sunshine, blue skies, please go away A 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 yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah '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 crying eases the pain, oh yeah People this hurt I feel inside Words could never explain, I just wish it would rain, oh let it rain, rain, rain, rain, ooo baby Let it rain, oh yeah, let it rain Day in day out my tear-stained face Pressed against the window pane My eyes search the skies desperately for rain 'Cause rain drops 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, ooo I wish it would rain, ooh, baby Let it rain, let it rain I need rain to disguise the tears in my eyes Oh, let it rain Oh yeah, yeah, listen I'm a man and I got my pride 'Til it rains I'm gonna stay inside, let it rain
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
Written by: Rodger Sr. Penzabene, Barrett Strong, Norman Whitefield
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
10 facts about this song
Release Date"I Wish It Would Rain" was released by The Temptations in December 1967.
|
SongwritersThree successful Detroit songwriters, Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong, and Rodger Penzabene, penned the tune.
|
Motown HitThe song was a hit for Motown Records, reaching #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
|
Penzabene's InspirationThe song's lyric, full of despair, was written by Rodger Penzabene after discovering his wife was cheating on him. Tragically, he committed suicide a week after the song was released.
|
Album"I Wish It Would Rain" was part of the album with the same name. The song was the most successful single from the album.
|
Lead SingerThe lead vocals on "I Wish It Would Rain" were sung by David Ruffin, who was one of the most notable members of The Temptations.
|
Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists, including Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, and Gladys Knight & The Pips.
|
Movie AppearanceThe song appeared in the 2000 movie "Remember The Titans," during a scene where Coach Boone (played by Denzel Washington) is reflecting on a loss.
|
Music StyleThe song is a classic example of the Detroit soul sound, with its heavy orchestration and soaring vocals.
|
Grief and VulnerabilityThe song brought an element of vulnerability to the Motown sound, which was often characterized by upbeat tunes and smooth production.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"I Wish It Would Rain Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 25 Sep. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/6375108/The+Temptations/I+Wish+It+Would+Rain>.
Discuss the I Wish It Would Rain Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In