A Reason to Walk in the Rain (3) by William W. Thompson, IV

Verse 1

No, I can’t figure out what you’re talkin’ about.

Those are some hollow words that you’re sayin’.

If you’d only do those good works that you gush about,

Instead of wastin’ all that energy prayin’.

Well, you pick your poison and I’ll pick mine,

Whatever sets you free.

You only call on god when you step over the line,

Tryin’ to fill yourself with grace… cause you’re empty.

Verse 2

Nice home, perfect wife and a beautiful life,

Cost you sleep and a pretty penny

Seems you’ve got more stuff than a rummage sale,

For many, a lot less would be plenty

Though I can’t see the reason to take more than you need,

Whatever sets you free,

As you try to buy your way into paradise,

Turns out it’s more ‘bout what you give than receive… that you can believe.

chorus

Let people know that you love them,

Cast aside all yours troubles and pain

Love’s the only thing remembered when you’re dead and gone,

Like a reason to walk in the rain.

Bridge


I never wanted to play that game,

Always seemed so unnatural to me,

The melodies of life can fill your soul

If you’ll just listen, singing’s how you’ll breathe.

Verse 3

You say you’ll do what you can, but you’re just one man

The current’s strong and you’re swimmin’ upstream

But you can make a stand as well as anyone can,

Cause there’s people out there in need.

So are you shruggin’ your shoulders and closing your eyes

Then maybe take a look at the streets,

There’s are those who make a difference, only half your size,

Pulling off some amazing feats… get up on your feet.

chorus

Let people know that you love them,

Cast aside all yours troubles and pain,

Love’s the only thing remembered when you’re dead and gone,

Like a reason to walk in the rain.

Title track from a new album by The TrueVulgarians, "A Reason to Walk in the Rain". Written, arranged and produced by Bill Thompson who also sang lead vocals and played acoutic guitar. Back-up vocals by Jacki Grapentine.