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Rainy Night House
Joni Mitchell
It was a rainy night
We took a taxi to your mother's home
She went to Florida and left you
With your father's gun, alone
Upon her small white bed
I fell into a dream
You sat up all the night and watched me
To see, who in the world I might be
I am from the Sunday school
I sing soprano in the upstairs choir
You are a holy man
On the F.M. radio
I sat up all the night and watched thee
To see, who in the world you might be.
You called me beautiful
You called your mother-she was very tanned
So you packed your tent and you went
To live out in the Arizona sand
You are a refugee
From a wealthy family
You gave up all the golden factories
To see, who in the world you might be
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About this Song
Rainy Night House by Joni Mitchell delves into themes of nostalgia, reflection, and emotional complexity. The song portrays a poignant recollection of past relationships and the environments that shaped them. Mitchell's lyrics paint vivid imagery of a house that holds memories of love, melancholy, and the passage of time. Key moments in the song highlight the intricate dynamics between the individuals involved and their introspective journeys. The rainy night serves as a metaphor for the melancholic yet beautiful moments of introspection and memory.
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