I Wish It Would Rain Down

Album: ...But Seriously (1989)
Charted: 7 3
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  • You know I never meant to see you again
    But I only passed by as a friend, yeah
    All this time I stayed out of sight
    I started wondering why

    Now I, ooh, now I wish it would rain down, down on me
    Ooh, yes, I wish it would rain, rain down on me now
    Ooh, yes, I wish it would rain down, down on me
    Ooh, yes, I wish it would rain on me

    You said you didn't need me in your life
    Oh, I guess you were right, yeah
    Ooh, I never meant to cause you no pain
    But it looks like I did it again, yeah

    Now I, now I know I wish it would rain down, down on me
    Ooh, yes, I wish it would rain, rain down on me now
    Ooh, girl, I wish it would rain down, down on me
    Ooh, yes, I wish it would rain on me

    Though your hurt is gone
    Mines hanging on inside
    And I know, it's eating me through
    It's eating me through every night and day
    I'm just waiting on your sign

    'Cause I know, I know I never meant to cause you no pain
    And I realize I let you down, oh yeah
    But I know in my heart of hearts
    I know I'm never gonna hold you again, no, no

    And now I, now I know I wish it would rain down, down on me
    Oh, you know I wish it would rain, rain down on me now
    Ooh, yes, I wish it would rain down, rain down on me
    Yes, you know I wish it would rain down, rain down over me

    Just rain down over me
    Just let it rain down, let it rain down
    Let it rain down, oh yeah
    Let it rain down, rain down over me
    Just let it rain down, just let it rain down
    Let it rain down
    Just let it rain Writer/s: Phil Collins
    Publisher: CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 5

  • AnonymousJeff from Kingston, Kelly Clarkson does an awesome cover but it's not the whole song. Or I haven't found it yet with her singing it.
  • Mitchell from Liverpool, UkThe music video for the song showed Phil's character fictionally winning an Oscar. Later in life, he would win one of his own, for the song "You'll Be In My Heart" from Disney's Tarzan.
  • Jeff from Kingston, TnAny one know of any good covers of this? Good song that makes you feel like you yourself has made a mistake. Collins has this song going gospel, blues, gospel then blues again. Love the guitar and the background vocals.
  • Jason from Ogallala, NeThe thing that sticks out the most with this song is the guitar play, thanks Clapton! Collins really belts it out too, great tune.
  • Diann from Evansville, InThis song is so surreal of how a person feels when they realize what a fool they have been. I guess we all learn from our mistakes, then we just have to stand in the rain and hope to wash away our stupidity. I know a little deep, no pun intended.
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