[Lady Gaga:]
I didn’t ask for a free ride
I only asked you to show me a real good time
I never asked for the rainfall
At least I showed up, you showed me nothing at all
It’s coming down on me
Water like misery
It’s coming down on me
I’m ready, rain on me
I’d rather be dry, but at least I’m alive
Rain on me, rain, rain
Rain on me, rain, rain
I’d rather be dry, but at least I’m alive
Rain on me, rain, rain
Rain on me
[Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande:]
Rain on me
Mmm, oh yeah, baby
Rain on me
[Ariana Grande:]
Livin’ in a world where no one’s innocent
Oh, but at least we try, mmm
Gotta live my truth, not keep it bottled in
So I don’t lose my mind, baby, yeah
[Ariana Grande & Lady Gaga:]
I can feel it on my skin (It’s comin’ down on me)
Teardrops on my face (Water like misery)
Let it wash away my sins (It’s coming down on me)
Let it wash away, yeah
I’d rather be dry, but at least I’m alive
Rain on me, rain, rain
Rain on me, rain, rain
I’d rather be dry, but at least I’m alive
Rain on me, rain, rain
Rain (Rain) on (On) me
Rain on me
Rain on me
Oh yeah, yeah
Rain on me, ooh yeah
Rain on me
Rain on me, ooh
Hands up to the sky
I’ll be your galaxy
I’m about to fly
Rain on me, tsunami
Hands up to the sky
I’ll be your galaxy
I’m about to fly
Rain on me (Rain on me)
I’d rather be dry, but at least I’m alive (Rain on me)
Rain on me, rain, rain
Rain on me, rain, rain (Rain on me)
I’d rather be dry, but at least I’m alive (At least I’m alive)
Rain on me, rain, rain (Rain on me, babe)
Rain on me (Rain on me)
I hear the thunder comin’ down
Won’t you rain on me?
Eh, eh, yeah (Rain on, woo)
I hear the thunder comin’ down
Won’t you rain on me? (Me)
Eh, eh, yeah
Rain on me
Finding Strength in the Storm
“Rain On Me” by Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga is an energetic anthem about resilience and acceptance in the face of hardship. The lyrics use rain as a metaphor for emotional pain and challenges, with both artists expressing vulnerability but also a willingness to endure and overcome. The repeated refrain, “I’d rather be dry, but at least I’m alive,” highlights a determination to survive and thrive despite life’s difficulties. By inviting the rain, they embrace healing and growth, transforming adversity into empowerment. The collaboration between Grande and Gaga amplifies the song’s message, blending their powerful vocals in a celebration of perseverance and hope.
Song Credits
- Artists: Ariana Grande & Lady Gaga
- Songwriters: Stefani Germanotta (Lady Gaga), Ariana Grande, Rami Yacoub, Nija Charles, Tchami, Boys Noize, BloodPop, Matthew Burns
- Release Year: 2020
- Label: Interscope Records