Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head
Inspiration Behind Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head:
Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head was inspired by the 1970 film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Burt Bacharach and Hal David wrote this song for the film. While the initial song was going to be for a romantic scene, the producer decided to go with a song that would highlight resilience and optimism to overcome difficult situations in life.
Biblical Application:
“Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. 8 Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go,” Joshua 1:7-9.
Exegesis of Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head:
Raindrops are falling on my head
And just like the guy whose feet are too big for his bed
Nothing seems to fit those raindrops
Are falling on my head
They keep falling
So I just did me some talking to the sun
And I said I didn’t like the way
When you are traveling via horseback, you’re exposed to the elements. While riding in the sun would be better, cowboys keep pressing on.
He got things done
He’s sleeping on the job
Those raindrops are falling on my head
They keep falling, but there’s one thing I know
The blues, they send to meet me
Won’t defeat me, it won’t be long
‘Til happiness steps up to greet me
The sun is accused of sleeping on the job. While a hat may keep you dry for a while, wet hats will keep you cold. Instead of setting up camp early, these cowboys keep riding, expecting the sun to eventually greet them.
Raindrops keep falling on my head
But that doesn’t mean my eyes will soon be turning red
Crying’s not for me, ’cause I’m never gonna stop the rain by complaining
Because I’m free
Nothing’s worrying me
These cowboys were mentally tough. Complaining isn’t going to make the rain go away. Instead, Butch and the Sundance Kid keep going without a worry in the world.
It won’t be long
‘Til happiness steps up to greet me
The weather will change for the better any minute, so staying optimistic is important.
Raindrops keep falling on my head
But that doesn’t mean my eyes
Will soon be turning red
Crying’s not for me ’cause I’m never gonna stop the rain by complaining
Because I’m free
Nothing’s worrying me
Cowboys don’t let the weather influence their moods.
Final Thoughts:
Most of my camping experiences were as a member of the Boy Scouts. Over fifty percent of my trips were filled with pouring rain. The longest trip was a week up in Canada, canoeing in the chain of lakes. There were some nasty days, dealing with whitecaps and driving rain, yet surviving this week helped me appreciate the outdoors. As an adult, I prefer staying in hotels, but I don’t mind the occasional campfire on a clear summer night.
by Jay Mankus
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