Don't Rain On My Parade

Barbra Streisand · Other Songs - Barbra Streisand

Don't tell me not to live, just sit and putta
Life's candy and the sun's a ball of butter
Don't bring around a cloud to rain on my parade

Don't tell me not to fly, I simply got to
If someone takes a spill, it's me and not you
Who told you you're allowed to rain on my parade

I'll march my band out, I'll beat my drum
And if I'm fanned out, your turn at bat, sir
At least I didn't fake it, hat, sir
I guess I didn't make it

But whether I'm the rose of sheer perfection
A freckle on the nose of life's complexion
The cinder or the shiny apple of its eye.

I gotta fly once, I gotta try once,
Only can die once, right, sir?
Ooh, life is juicy, juicy and you see,
I gotta have my bite, sir.

Get ready for me love, 'cause I'm a "comer"
I simply gotta march, my heart's a drummer
Don't bring around a cloud to rain on my parade,

I'm gonna live and live now!
Get what I want, I know how!
One roll for the whole shebang!
One throw that bell will go clang,
Eye on the target and wham,
One shot, one gun shot and bam!
Hey, Mr. Arnstein, here I am

I'll march my band out, I beat my drum,
And if I'm fanned out, your turn at bat, sir,
At least I didn't fake it, hat, sir,
I guess I didn't make it

Get ready for me love, 'cause I'm a "comer"
I simply gotta march, my heart's a drummer
Nobody, no nobody, is gonna rain on my parade!

Don't Rain On My Parade

Barbra Streisand's "Don't Rain On My Parade" stands as a poignant exploration of romantic vulnerability and the fear of missed opportunities. Recorded during her prolific era of solo pop and musical theatre, the track exemplifies her signature ability to blend vocal precision with deep emotional storytelling. The song captures the specific anxiety of a relationship facing external pressures, a theme Streisand has frequently addressed across her discography. With its lush orchestration and Streisand's emotive delivery, the recording serves as a testament to her mastery of the ballad format, resonating with audiences who recognize the universal struggle of protecting one's heart. It remains a defining piece in her catalog, showcasing her enduring capacity to transform personal sentiment into universal art.