Sing With Ed Sheeran – Stop The Rain – Lyrics
Ed Sheeran’s “Stop The Rain” paints a picture of emotional turmoil hidden beneath a seemingly calm exterior. The lyrics explore the sting of disappointment and the struggle to maintain hope in the face of negativity.
The song opens with the metaphor of a “human cloud,” representing someone who brings negativity and brings down your mood. This “cloud” appears right after you managed to chase away the previous negativity, leaving you feeling drained and defeated.
The line “bring out a poisoned tongue or plastic crown” suggests a two-faced person. They might use hurtful words (the “poisoned tongue”) or put on a facade of superiority (the “plastic crown”). The singer seems numb to these tactics, stating “but for me, they look the same.” This implies a weariness from dealing with negativity, where even manipulative behavior loses its power to surprise.
The chorus, “Sometimes, it can get all too much for me,” is a raw and honest admission of being overwhelmed. The weight of negativity can become a burden, pushing the singer to a point of wanting to lash out.
This frustration manifests in the next line, “And that’s why the photograph gets burned.” Burning a photograph, often a symbol of a happy memory, signifies a desire to erase the past and the hope it once held. The image of throwing “the match in gasoline” adds a sense of recklessness and desperation. It suggests a willingness to destroy anything associated with past happiness, even if it risks burning everything down entirely.
The repeated line “a-ayy” at the end of the verse could be interpreted in a few ways. It might be a frustrated groan, a release of pent-up emotions. Alternatively, it could be a desperate plea, a cry for the negativity to stop.
Overall, “Stop The Rain” captures the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of disappointment. The song doesn’t offer easy solutions, but it acknowledges the struggle of holding onto hope when happiness seems fleeting. It’s a relatable sentiment for anyone who has ever felt weighed down by negativity and the desire to simply escape the storm.
Another human cloud to bring you down
When you blew the last away
And bring out a poisoned tongue or plastic crown
But for me, they look the same
Well, sometimes, it can get all too much for me
And that’s why the photograph gets burned
Throw the match in gasoline, a-ayy
[Pre-Chorus]
Don’t let the ones who hurt you see you cry
Tomorrow is another day
[Chorus]
You cannot stop the rain, no way
Holdin’ an umbrella when the grey clouds come over again
Tryna find somethin’ real, but it’s not the game they play
Pretendin’ that the weather is in your mind, you got no one to blame
But that’s just the way I feel
[Post-Chorus]
You cannot stop the rain, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
You cannot stop the rain, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
[Verse 2]
Another “I, Me, Mine” to blur the lines
Between love and then heartbreak
Oh, it’s a lonely life thinkin’ you’re right
And always shiftin’ blame
And every time it’s gettin’ more and more ugly
And that’s why the photograph gets burned
Throw the match in gasoline, a-ayy
[Pre-Chorus]
Don’t let them tell you, “Keep it all inside”
I know the winds have got to change
[Chorus]
You cannot stop the rain, no way
Holdin’ an umbrella when the grey clouds come over again
Tryna find somethin’ real, but it’s not the game they play
Pretendin’ that the weather is in your mind, you got no one to blame
But that’s just the way I feel
[Post-Chorus]
You cannot stop the rain, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
You cannot stop the rain, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
[Bridge]
And it seems like time
Can be so much more than a wake-up call
And live real life
Every day is a chance that we can start over
Read my mind
There’ll be ups and downs, but it won’t change a thing
Between you and I
There’s one thing I can’t change
[Chorus]
You cannot stop the rain, no way
Holdin’ an umbrella when the grey clouds come over again
Tryna find somethin’ real, but it’s not the game they play
Pretendin’ that the weather is in your mind, you got no one to blame
But that’s just the way I feel
You cannot stop the rain, no way
Holdin’ an umbrella when the grey clouds come over again
Tryna find somethin’ real, but it’s not the game they play
Pretendin’ that the weather is in your mind, you got no one to blame
But that’s just the way I feel
You cannot stop the rain, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
You cannot stop the rain, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
[Outro]
Can’t stop the rain, yeah (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Can’t stop the rain, yeah
You can’t stop the rain (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
You can’t stop the rain
You can’t stop the rain (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
No, can’t stop the rain (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yeah
