Dancing in the Rain by OnlyOneOf is a vibrant yet deeply emotional song that explores the intense feelings of loneliness experienced through depression and social seclusion. The song juxtaposes these heavy emotions with upbeat rhythms and melodies, creating a contrast that reflects the complex nature of human emotions. Through poetic lyrics and vivid imagery of dancing alone in the rain, it captures the essence of finding solace in one's own company while grappling with inner turmoil.
Chorus:
I’m dancing in the rain, alone but I’m splashing
Through every drop, my pain is crashing
Loneliness is loud, but I keep dancing
In the rain, in the rain
Verse 1:
Raindrops on my skin, they feel like whispers
Silent tears in a crowd of distant glimmers
I move to the beat of my own sorrow
Every step, I hope for a better tomorrow
Pre-Chorus:
But the skies keep pouring, the clouds are heavy
My heart is torn but I keep it steady
No one sees the storm that rages inside
But I'll dance in the rain, I won't hide
Chorus:
I’m dancing in the rain, alone but I’m splashing
Through every drop, my pain is crashing
Loneliness is loud, but I keep dancing
In the rain, in the rain
Verse 2:
Isolation feels like a shadow, ever near
Echoes of laughter I barely hear
The world spins around me, I stand still
Yet, I find my rhythm with every chill
Bridge:
Though the thunder roars, and lightning's flashing
I find my peace in the water splashing
The world may never understand this dance
A solitary waltz in the rain's expanse
Chorus:
I’m dancing in the rain, alone but I’m splashing
Through every drop, my pain is crashing
Loneliness is loud, but I keep dancing
In the rain, in the rain
Outro:
So here I am, no umbrella in sight
Just me and my shadows through the night
Lonely but alive, with every step I take
Dancing in the rain for my own sake
Chorus: G D Em C I’m dancing in the rain, alone but I’m splashing G D Em C Through every drop, my pain is crashing G D Em C Loneliness is loud, but I keep dancing G D Em C In the rain, in the rain Verse 1: G D Em C Raindrops on my skin, they feel like whispers G D Em C Silent tears in a crowd of distant glimmers G D Em C I move to the beat of my own sorrow G D Em C Every step, I hope for a better tomorrow Pre-Chorus: Am Em D C But the skies keep pouring, the clouds are heavy Am Em D C My heart is torn but I keep it steady Am Em D C No one sees the storm that rages inside Am Em D C But I'll dance in the rain, I won't hide Chorus: G D Em C I’m dancing in the rain, alone but I’m splashing G D Em C Through every drop, my pain is crashing G D Em C Loneliness is loud, but I keep dancing G D Em C In the rain, in the rain Verse 2: G D Em C Isolation feels like a shadow, ever near G D Em C Echoes of laughter I barely hear G D Em C The world spins around me, I stand still G D Em C Yet, I find my rhythm with every chill Bridge: Am Em D C Though the thunder roars, and lightning's flashing Am Em D C I find my peace in the water splashing Am Em D C The world may never understand this dance Am Em D C A solitary waltz in the rain's expanse Chorus: G D Em C I’m dancing in the rain, alone but I’m splashing G D Em C Through every drop, my pain is crashing G D Em C Loneliness is loud, but I keep dancing G D Em C In the rain, in the rain Outro: G D Em C So here I am, no umbrella in sight G D Em C Just me and my shadows through the night G D Em C Lonely but alive, with every step I take G D Em C Dancing in the rain for my own sake
Tempo: 115 BPM
Drum Beat:
Intro/Verse:
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
K S K S
x x x x x x x x
Chorus:
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
K S K S
x x x x x x x o
Pre-Chorus:
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
K S K S
x x x x x x x o
Bridge:
1 e & a 2 e & a 3 e & a 4 e & a
K S
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Outro:
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
K S K S
x x x x x x x x (slightly softer)
C
This drum pattern should complement the song's mood, balancing its themes of isolation and introspection with a rhythm that keeps the listener engaged.
Expressing the loneliness from depression and seclusion from social situations in the upbeat while being expressive and emotional with the comparison to dancing in the rain alone
OnlyOneOf and seventeen