The Rain

Ne-Yo · Other Songs - Ne-Yo

Twenty-seventh of January,

I think he died a year ago today.

She's crying on my shoulder and begging me to make the hurting go away.

Pretty brown eyes, tears full of guilt.

A heart full of pain and fear.

I want to tell her it's okay but we both know she's

the reason he's not here.



(mMm)

I keep on crying but it doesn't seem to help at all

(Seem to help at all)

With every single tear drop, it's like another rain drop falls.

And I would if I could but the try would be in vain.

Said no matter what I do, I can't stop the rain.

So I cry (Oooh)

I can't stop the rain, stop the rain (Oooh)

I can't stop the rain, stop the rain

If I could, know I would but the try would be in vain.

So I cry oooh, I can't stop the rain, stop the rain.



Faded picture in a little gold locket.

But she never takes it off.

I know its small but its heavy,

Cause it's filled with the guilt of knowing she's why his life is lost.

I feel bad for her but I'm having mixed emotions.

Cause he was a friend of mine.

And somewhere in the deepest, darkest part of my mind.

I wish it was her that got that knife.



(Mm)

I keep on crying but it doesn't seem to help at all

(Seem to help at all)

With every single tear drop, it's like another rain drop falls.

And I would if I could but the try would be in vain.

Said no matter what I do, I can't stop the rain.

So I cry (Oooh)

I can't stop the rain, stop the rain (Oooh)

I can't stop the rain, stop the rain

If I could, know I would but the try would be in vain.

So I cry oooh, I can't stop the rain, stop the rain.



One rainy Saturday night, a happy anniversary.

Celebrating love, champagne all around.

They had a little too much to drink.

Got in the car and he can barely stand up.

So she think if that she drive.

Staring at him not the road, sudden jerk on the wheel.

And the car flipped about three times.



(Mm)

I keep on crying but it doesn't seem to help at all

(Seem to help at all)

With every single tear drop, it's like another rain drop falls.

And I would if I could but the try would be in vain.

Said no matter what I do, I can't stop the rain.

So I cry (Oooh)

I can't stop the rain, stop the rain (Oooh)

I can't stop the rain, stop the rain

If I could, know I would but the try would be in vain.

So I cry oooh, I can't stop the rain, stop the rain.

The Rain - Ne-Yo

Ne-Yo's "The Rain" stands as a defining track from his early solo career, blending R&B sensibilities with a polished, melodic production style characteristic of late 2000s pop. The song showcases his signature smooth vocal delivery and songwriting prowess, capturing a mood of melancholic reflection that resonated with listeners during its era. As part of his broader discography, the recording highlights his ability to craft emotionally direct anthems that balanced commercial appeal with personal expression. Its enduring presence in his catalogue underscores its status as a key example of his transition from R&B group member to a solo artist shaping the modern sound of the genre.