Let It Rain is a song by American singer-songwriter Amanda Marshall. It was released in 1996 as the lead single from her self-titled debut album. The song is a mid-tempo pop ballad which speaks of the protagonist’s wish to make a fresh start in life. The song was a commercial success, peaking at number two in Canada and number five in the United States.
Overview of Let It Rain
Let It Rain is a song written and performed by Canadian singer-songwriter Amanda Marshall. It was released in 1996 as the lead single from her self-titled debut album. The song was a commercial success in both the United States and Canada, peaking at number five and two on the Billboard Hot 100 and Canadian Singles Chart respectively. The song is a mid-tempo pop ballad which speaks of the protagonist’s wish to make a fresh start in life. The music video for the song was also a success, and was nominated for the MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video in 1997.
Lyrics of Let It Rain
Verse 1
I’ve been walking in the same old shoes,
I’ve been living with the blues,
I’ve been sleeping in an empty bed,
I’ve been wishing I was somewhere else instead.
Chorus
Let it rain, let it pour,
Let the tears fall down on the floor,
Let it rain, let it pour,
Let the rain wash away my tears forever more.
Verse 2
I’ve been trying to find a way out,
I’ve been searching for a way of escape,
I’ve been trying to make a fresh start,
But I’m still stuck in the same old place.
Chorus
Let it rain, let it pour,
Let the tears fall down on the floor,
Let it rain, let it pour,
Let the rain wash away my tears forever more.
Bridge
I’m tired of the same old story,
I’m ready to make a change,
I’m ready to start a new life,
Let the rain wash away the pain.
Chorus
Let it rain, let it pour,
Let the tears fall down on the floor,
Let it rain, let it pour,
Let the rain wash away my tears forever more.
Let It Rain is a powerful and emotional anthem which speaks to the human desire for a fresh start. The song was a commercial success, and the music video was also nominated for an MTV Video Music Award. The song has since become one of Amanda Marshall’s signature songs, and continues to be a popular choice for karaoke and cover versions.