When It’s Rained

I’m trying to remain sane

In a world some swear is plain

But day by day I change

And I swear the night smells sweeter

When it’s rained

I’m holding out

About things you thought I’d shout

Instead you see me sing them

And honey does it ever bring your dreams

Some doubt

I stood in a line to find

If these phonographic times

Would bring me painted pictures

Or just leave me as a fixture

In your mind

When I blush now

The talkers in this town they turn about

Ears hearing for a whisper

All but to temper

My mouth

So take these long days alone

You’ll always be around

And I walk these hallways halfway in my mind

And in your gown

So take these long days alone

You’ll always be around

Bring another pitcher

Fill it with a mixture cold and brown

I’m trying to remain sane

In a world some left bare and stained

From me to my lover

Or a girl to her mother

Or a man even to a brother

Well, I swear I’ll always love her

And that the night smells sweeter

When it’s rained