The Rain

Oran "Juice" Jones

About The Rain

"The Rain" is a 1986 crossover hit single originally performed by R&B singer Oran "Juice" Jones, which he released on and from his debut album Juice. The song's lyrics include a long recitation at the end; written by Vincent Bell, who also composed the music, they involve a man confronting his girlfriend regarding her infidelity.


Year:
2002
5:06
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I saw you (and him, and him) walking in the rain
You were holding hands and I'll never be the same

Tossing and turning another sleepless night
The rain crashes against my window pane
Jumped into my car--didn't drive too far
That moment I knew I would never be the same

Cause I saw you (and him, and him) walking in the rain
You were holding hands and I'll never be the same

Now here you are begging to me
To give our love another try
Girl I love you and I always will
But darling right now I've got to say goodbye

Cause I saw you (and him, and him) walking in the rain
You were holding hands and I'll never be the same

I saw you (and him) walking in the rain
You were holding hands and I'll never be the same

Hey, hey, baby, how you doin', come on in here
Got some hot chocolate on the stove waitin' for ya
Listen, first things first, let me hang up that coat
Yeah, 'n' how's your day today, did ya miss me?
Oh, you did, yeah, I missed you, too
I missed you so much I followed you today
That's right
Now close your mouth
Cause you cold busted
That's right, now sit down here
Sit down here
So upset with you I don't know what to do
'n' my first impulse was to run up on you
And do a Rambo
Whip out the jammy and flat-blast both of you
But I ain't wanna mess up this thirty-seve hundred dollar lynx coat
So instead, I chilled
That's right, chilled, then I went to the bank
Took out every dime
And then I went and canceled all those credit cards
Yeah
All your charge accounts
Yeah
I stuck you up for every piece of jewelry I ever bought you
Yeah
That's right, everything
Everything
Did fool out with me
Naw, don't go, you ever go, don't go looking in that closet
Cause you ain't got nothing in there
Everything you came here with--

Is packe dup and waiting for you in the guest room
That's right, what was you thinking about, huh?
What were you tryin' to prove, huh?
You's with the Juice
'n' I gave you silk suits, Gucci handbags, blue diamonds
I gave you things you couldn't even pronounce
Now I can't give you nothin' but advice
Cause you're still young
That's right, you're still young
I hope you learn a valuable lesson from all this
You know?
Gonna find someone like me one of these days
Until then, know what you gotta do?
You gotta get on outta here with that
Alley-cat-coat wearin'
Hush-puppy-shoe-wearing'
Crumb cake I saw you with
Cause you dismissed
That's right, silly rabbit
Tricks are made for kids, don't you know that?
You without me: like cornflake without the milk
It's my world--you just a squirrel, tryin' to get a nut
Now get on outta here
Ah!
Don't touch that coat!

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Oran "Juice" Jones

Oran "Juice" Jones (born 1959), often incorrectly cited as Orange "Juice" Jones[by whom?], is a retired American soul and R&B singer. more »

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Written by: AARON JOHNSON, JORDAN MCLEAN, JIM LEWIS, BILL JONES

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave

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12 facts about this song

Release details
"The Rain" was released in 1986 by Oran "Juice" Jones, who is an American R&B singer.
Record Label
The song was released under the record label Def Jam, making it one of the earliest sets of R&B tracks for the label, which was predominately focused on hip-hop.
Song's Chart Performance
The song was known for its commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard R&B chart, and number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Album Association
"The Rain" is part of Oran "Juice" Jones' debut album titled "Juice."
Genre Classification
The song is broadly classified under the R&B and Soul genres.
Renowned Monologue
The song is widely celebrated by fans for its lengthy spoken-word monologue, where Oran "Juice" Jones confronts his cheating girlfriend, making it a notable and unique element in the track.
Subsequent Cover versions
Multiple artists, including the R&B indie band The Revelations and rapper Kool Keith, have covered 'The Rain."
Sampling
The song has been sampled in numerous tracks by other artists across genres, highlighting its influence and ongoing relevance in music.
Sales Achievements
"The Rain" eventually reached gold status, representing sales of over 500,000 units.
Awards and Recognitions
In 1987, Oran "Juice" Jones' performance of 'The Rain' earned him a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Vocal Performance.
Music Video
The music video for 'The Rain' was played frequently on MTV and features Oran "Juice" Jones following his unfaithful girlfriend around New York City.
Cultural Impact
The song and its monologue have been referenced in popular culture, including TV shows such as "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" and in various social media memes.

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