20 songs with 'rain' in the title

In 1997, Missy Elliott teamed up with friend and collaborator Timbaland on her debut single “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly).” With Timbaland's unique production, Elliott's incredible word flow, and a smooth sample of Ann Peebles’ 1973 single “I Can’t Stand the Rain,” the song reached No. 4 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.  

Burt Bacharach and Hal David wrote B.J. Thomas’ 1969 hit song “Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head.” The track is one of those easy follow-along songs in which Thomas sings about not letting the rain get him in a bad mood. "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head" was featured in the film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and it won an Oscar for Best Original Song. 

A rain playlist isn't complete unless it includes Prince's 1984 hit song "Purple Rain." While the song became a signature piece during his live shows, nothing tops his 2007 Super Bowl performance, where it actually rained while the stadium was lit with purple lights. 

The rain might bring gloomy moods to people, but Gene Kelly’s “Singin’ in the Rain” shows how joyous it can be. It’s an iconic moment in cinematic history when Kelly performs the track in the film of the same name. In the scene, strangers are running and trying to cover themselves. Meanwhile, Kelly is happy, dancing and jumping in puddles while the rain falls. 

Mary J. Blige teamed up with Ja Rule on her 2001 single “Rainy Dayz.” Produced by Irv Gotti, the track is about how people go through a lot of trying times in their life, and they’re hoping for a better tomorrow. As they sing on the hook, “It’s just those rainy days / Spend a lifetime tryna wash away / Until the sun come out and shines again / Smile for me.” 

In 2022, Taylor Swift released her critically acclaimed album Midnights. One of the standout tracks is “Midnight Rain,” in which Swift sings about a relationship coming to an end because each party wanted different things. While the guy wanted to push their relationship towards marriage, Swift knows she’s more focused on her career. 

In 1997, girl group SWV released their third album, Release Some Tension. On their hit single “Rain,” the ladies describe how passionate love can feel like rain that they want to be showered with. The music video also added an essential visual showing rain falling as people go about their day. 

In 2020, Lady Gaga released her sixth studio album Chromatica, featuring the duet “Rain On Me.” Gaga teamed up with Ariana Grande on the infectious hit as they sang about resiliency and washing their troubles away. "Rain On Me" topped several charts, including the Billboard Hot 100. 

In 2003, R&B singer Ashanti released her sophomore album, Chapter II, which featured the hit single “Rain On Me.” On the track, Ashanti sings from the point of view of a woman suffering from domestic violence in her relationship. The woman is tired of the pain the relationship has caused and knows she has to leave to survive. 

In 2011, Pitbull released his sixth album, Planet Pit. The album garnered four singles, including the Marc Anthony-assisted track “Rain Over Me.” The song is about being showered with love by a potential lover. As Marc Anthony sings on the hook, “Girl, my body don’t lie / I’m out of my mind / Let it rain over me.” 

The Weather Girls use rain as a clever metaphor in their 1982 hit single “It’s Raining Men.” They use different terms, such as “humidity” and “stormy weather,” to let the audience know that men are everywhere, so they should go outside and enjoy the elements. “It’s Raining Men” became a No. 1 hit on the Billboard dance chart. 

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis wrote and produced one of New Edition’s iconic songs, “Can You Stand The Rain.” On the track, New Edition sings about how they know their partner is by their side on good days but want to ensure that they can weather any storms coming their way. As the group sings on the hook, “Sunny days, everybody loves them / Tell me baby, can you stand the rain?” 

In 2011, Adele released her sophomore album, 21, becoming the world’s best-selling album that year and the next. The album garnered five singles, including her smash hit “Set Fire to the Rain.” In the track, Adele sings about a relationship that no longer serves her because she sees a different side of her partner. “Set Fire to the Rain” is about her letting the relationship go, no matter how painful it may be. 

Bruno Mars' 2011 track "It Will Rain" was the lead soundtrack single of the film The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1. In the track, Mars uses rain as a metaphor for a potential breakup that would cause him sadness and heartbreak. As he sings in the hook, "'Cause there'll be no sunlight / If I lose you baby / There'll be no clear skies / If I lose you baby / Just like the clouds / My eyes will do the same if you walk away."

In 2002, Mariah Carey released her ninth studio album, Charmbracelet, led by the single “Through the Rain.” In the ballad, Carey reflects on how life can be hard at times, but as long she continues to keep her faith and push through, she can make it through anything. As she sings in the hook, “I can make it through the rain / I can stand up once again / On my own and I know that I am strong enough to mend.” 

In 1973, rock band Led Zeppelin released their fifth album, Houses of the Holy. Their guitar-driven ballad “The Rain Song” finds the band describing love as a metaphor for the seasons. 

In 2020, R&B singer Ro James released his sophomore album MANTIC. James gets sensual and passionate on the album's standout track, “Rain,” in which he uses the term to describe how he wants to be pleased by his lover. 

In 1971, rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival released their hit song “Have You Ever Seen the Rain.” The song is about how one can be on top of the world, but sometimes that world can come crashing down at any moment, causing feelings of despair and frustration. 

In 2010, Rihanna released her fifth album Loud. She teamed up with Nicki Minaj on the album’s third single “Raining Men.” On the track, Rihanna and Nicki know their worth and keep their standards high because they know there are plenty of men out there that they could choose from. 

Country singer Luke Combs came into the scene in 2017 when he released his debut album, This One’s For You. On his second single, “When It Rains It Pours,” Combs tells the story of his girlfriend breaking up with him, but many things in his life start going right after that moment.