: The narrator is determined to keep their "pride" after a breakup. They specifically pray for stormy weather so that their tears cannot be distinguished from raindrops, ensuring their ex never sees their sorrow.
: The track was first recorded and popularized by The Everly Brothers in 1961, reaching number 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
: Despite the "lovely loneliness" of the lyrics, the bridge and final chorus suggest a eventual recovery, with the narrator looking forward to a day when they can "wear a smile and walk in the sun". Chart Performance & Music Video
The song explores themes of , resilience , and the hiding of private pain .
