Story Behind The Song
Although I wrote this song over 20 years ago it reflects a person going through hard times at any point in their life. This song is most inspirational to me as my wife died of cancer this past year and the song has helped me understand I'm on the right trail, and actually describes how I have met someone who is a big part of my life, she is my wings
Song Description
The song is about a persom walking in the rain in despair as the rain is battering them through to there soul. Then as time unfolds they feel the glory of a higher power through that same rain,,,that gives them a wonderful gift.
Song Length |
2:40 |
Genre |
Folk - Country, Folk - General |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Poignant, Moving |
Subject |
Doom, God |
Language |
English |
Lyrics
Randall John Forbes (WENDALL) 705-945-7945 E-2004-7630
WALKING IN THE RAIN
AS I WAS WALKING DOWN THE STREET
MY FACE TURNED FROM THE SLEET
WONDERING WHO I MIGHT MEET
AS RAIN POURED ON MY FEET
WALKING,,,,WALKING,,,,,WALKING
IN THE RAIN
THE WIND BLEW COLD AROUND MY SOUL
I'M LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO GO
LORD HELP ME I'M SO LOW,,,
WHAT IS IT THAT I DON'T KNOW
WALKING,,,,WALKING,,,,,WALKING
IN THE RAIN
I'M LIKE THE PATTER ON THE GROUND
OH,OH, THAT LONSEOME SOUND
ISN'T THERE SOMEONE AROUND
THAT CAN HELP ME HAVE MY HEART BE FOUND
WALKING,,,,WALKING,,,,,WALKING
IN THE RAIN
I TURN AROUND AND THERE YOU ARE
SAFE AND WARM INSIDE YOUR CAR
YOU LOOK AT ME BUT I'M NOT THERE
I HANG MY HEAD MY MIND SOMEWHERE
WALKING,,,,WALKING,,,,,WALKING
IN THE RAIN
AS TIME GOES BY I SEE YOUR EYES
MY HEART LOOKS UP INTO THE SKIES
I WONDER WHY HE'D EVEN TRY
TO SEND ME WINGS WHEN I CAN'T FLY
WALKING,,,,WALKING,,,,,WALKING
IN THE RAIN
AS RAIN COMES OVER ME AGAIN
I DON'T KNOW WHY I DON'T KNOW WHEN
MY HEART CAN FEEL RIGHT THROUGH MY SKIN
AND I FEEL HIS RAIN COME RIGHT IN
WALKING,,,,WALKING,,,,,WALKING
IN THE RAIN
SIDE BY SIDE WE WALK IT NOW
OVER AGAIN HE SHOWS US HOW
TO FEEL IT ALL WITH BOTH OUR EYES
AND SEE THE BEAUTY OF OUR LIVES
WALKING,,,,WALKING,,,,,WALKING
IN THE RAIN
WALKING,,,,WALKING,,,,,WALKING
IN THE RAIN