Inspiration Behind Don’t Rain on Me:
Rick Elias compares rain to the various trials that have entered his life over the course of his life. The lyrics explore Rick’s own internal struggles with living out his Christian faith. Don’t Rain on Me serves as one of ten stories, testimonies of Rick’s attempt to overcome doubt and selfishness. Despite the failures that occur, you must overcome rainy seasons, pleading with God for grace and mercy.
Biblical Application:
We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin. 15 I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do, Romans 7:14-15.
Exegesis of Don’t Rain on Me:
Please make the rain
Which falls from the sky
Fall somewhere else
On some other place out of sight
Please, don’t rain on me
I pray let it pour
Down from above
On somebody else
In need of Your love
But keep it dry here
Please, don’t rain on me
Rick appears overwhelmed by the internal struggles and trials that he is currently experiencing. Rick is asking God in prayer that he can’t handle any more problems at this time. Let this storm pass, sending this rain in another direction. Let me dry off before another round of storms come my way.
Don’t rain on me
I’ve got a thousand reasons why
When one would be enough
Though I won’t justify it
Don’t rain on me
What You’re asking is absurd
And what could I have done?
Let me handle one thing at a time. Dealing with multitude circumstances is too much for me. Give me a break right now.
I’ve tasted some rain, yes
Bеfore in my time
I didn’t care for it much
To say I didn’t mind would bе a lie
Please, don’t rain on me
Brought my faith off the mountain
Saw it flow to the valleys down below
You know it’s carried me far and not failed me
I have gone everywhere Your wind blows
Now don’t, don’t rain on me
Rick appears to have written this song during a time where he was losing hope. After the glory days of being a member of the Altar Boys, his days as a solo artist have been difficult. Specific trials in life have taken his faith to a new low. Rick is pleading with God for this current storm to pass, giving him time to recover spiritually.
Final Thoughts:
As human beings, we all have our own kryptonite. This addiction, bad habit or craving is too powerful to resist. Despite wanting to do what’s right, fallen individuals continue to do what they hate, giving into temptation, day after day. Perhaps, this is what Rick was singing about. Whenever you find yourself in this situation, it’s important to have a friend who you can confide in and hold you accountable. If you don’t, you’ll be like Rick, begging God to stop the rain from falling on you. Hang in there until help arrives.
by Jay Mankus
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