If the rain comes they run and hide their heads
They might as well be dead
If the rain comes, if the rain comes
When the sun shines they slip into the shade
(when the sun shines down)
And sip their lemonade
(when the sun shines down)
When the sun shines, when the sun shines
Rain, I don’t mind
Shine, the weather’s fine
I can show you that when it starts to rain
(when the rain comes down)
Everything’s the same
(when the rain comes down)
I can show you, I can show you
Rain, I don’t mind
Shine, the weather’s fine
Can you hear me, that when it rains and shines
(when it rains and shines)
It’s just a state of mind?
(when it rains and shines)
Can you hear me, can you hear me?
Sdaeh rieht edih dna nur yeht semoc niar eht fI
(rain)
(rain)
Finding Meaning in the Rain
“Rain” by The Beatles offers a thoughtful reflection on how people react to the ups and downs of life. The lyrics use the imagery of weather—rain and sunshine—as metaphors for challenges and contentment. While some run and hide from the rain, the narrator stands apart, embracing whatever comes with a sense of calm acceptance. The repeated refrain, “Rain, I don’t mind / Shine, the weather’s fine,” suggests that our perception of circumstances is largely about mindset. The playful reversal of the opening line at the end of the song emphasizes the cyclical and subjective nature of experience. Ultimately, the song encourages listeners to see that external changes are less important than how we choose to respond.
Song Credits
Artist: The Beatles
Songwriters: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Release Year: 1966
Label: Parlophone