The Rain Song
Bangles · Other Songs - Bangles
Frankly, the topic has become a bore
And you don't come up much in my conversation
I don't think about you on vacation
But when it rains
When it rains, when it rains
That's when I remember
That's when I remember,
I remember you,I remember you
I don't think about you when I'm sleeping
It doesn't even cross my dreamlike mind
I don't think I see your face through the curtains
Hell, I don't even miss you half the time
But when it rains
When it rains, when it rains
That's when I remember
That's when I remember
I remember you,I remember you
Rain, rain, go away
I'm doing fine as long as you stayed locked up
Inside a cloud of grey
Rain, rain, rain...
But when it rains
When it rains, when it rains
That's when i remember
That's when I remember
I remember you, I remember you
Well, That's when I remember you
The only time I remember
When I remember you
The Rain Song - Bangles
Released in 1988, The Rain Song stands as a defining track from the Bangles' debut album, encapsulating the band's signature blend of new wave and pop sensibilities. The recording features the group's signature harmonies and the driving rhythm of their signature guitar work, establishing them as a major force in the late 1980s music scene. While the song did not achieve the massive commercial success of their later hit September Gurls, it remains a significant piece of their early discography that showcased their melodic strengths and collaborative songwriting process. The track reflects the era's shift toward more polished, radio-friendly pop production while retaining the emotional core that would characterize their subsequent work. It serves as an important song point into the band's catalog, illustrating their evolution from a college radio act to international stars.