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Rainy Day Man
James Taylor
What good is that happy lie
All you wanted from the start was to cry
It looks like another fall
Your good friends they don't seem to help at all
When you're feeling kind of cold and small
Just look up your rainy day man
It does you no good to pretend child
You've made a hole much too big to mend
And it looks like you lose again, my friend
Call on your rainy day man
Now rainy day man he don't like sunshine
He don't chase rainbows
He don't need good times
Grey days rolling
Then you'll see him
Empty feeling
Now you need him
All those noble thoughts they just don't belong
You can't hide the truth with a happy song
And since you knew where you stood all along
Just look up your rainy day man
Now simple pleasures they all evade you
Store-bought treasures none can save you
Look for signs to ease the pain
Ask again
Go on and pray for rain
It looks like another fall
Your good friends they don't seem to help at all
When you're feeling kind of cold and small
Just look up your rainy day man
All I need to do is look up my rainy day man
Now what good is that happy lie
All you wanted from the start was to cry
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About this Song
Rainy Day Man by James Taylor is a heartfelt tribute to a supportive friend who provides comfort during tough times. The song portrays a trusted confidant who stands by you when everything seems to be going wrong, much like rain on a gloomy day. The key themes of the song are friendship, support, and resilience. Particularly poignant moments include the imagery of the 'rainy day man' as a beacon of hope and solace, underscoring the importance of having someone reliable during life's storms.
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