How Come It Never Rains

Dogs D'amour's song 'How Come It Never Rains' delves into the complexities of love, disillusionment, and the harsh realities of life. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a couple's relationship, starting with a seemingly hopeful moment at a railroad station. The line 'I'll love you till you're gone' suggests a promise of eternal love, yet it is tinged with an underlying sense of impermanence and foreboding. This sets the stage for the recurring question, 'How come it never rains, it only pours,' which metaphorically captures the overwhelming nature of their emotional experiences.

The song's chorus, repeated throughout, emphasizes the intensity and perhaps the inevitability of their struggles. The imagery of rain and pouring serves as a metaphor for the challenges and hardships that seem to come all at once, rather than in manageable doses. The couple's initial embrace and the subsequent questioning of whether it was 'the right thing for sure' reflect the uncertainty and doubt that often accompany passionate relationships. This theme is further explored in the verses, where the bright lights and the rain in the gutter symbolize the stark contrast between dreams and reality.

As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the relationship is fraught with difficulties. The town growing ten times bigger and the individual feeling ten million times smaller highlight the sense of insignificance and vulnerability in the face of life's challenges. The fall of the male character, who was once perceived as strong, underscores the disillusionment and the inevitable change that time brings. The poignant line 'It'll never be the same as that day in the pourin' rain' encapsulates the nostalgia and the realization that some moments, no matter how intense, are fleeting and cannot be recaptured.