Rain on Your Parade
Duffy
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I wish you well, I hope you survive I hope you live, oh baby, so I can watch you cry Cause I know in time you'll see what you did to me And you'll come running back [Chorus] I'm gonna rain on your parade, no, I won't take it again And I'll keep raining, raining, raining over you I'm gonna rain on your parade, no, I won't take it again And I'll keep raining, raining, raining over you I pity the fools who believe in you Cause I know someday now they'll see your colors too And if you see a smile besides my face, no, I'm doing good now Since you've been erased Cause I know in time you'll see what you did to me And you'll come running back [Chorus] I'm gonna rain on you I'm gonna rain on you I'm gonna rain on you I'm gonna rain on your parade, no, I won't take it again And I'll keep raining, raining, raining over you I'm gonna rain on your parade, no, I won't take it again And I'll keep raining, raining, raining over you I'm gonna rain on your parade, no, I won't take it again And I'll keep raining, raining, raining over you
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Written by: STEVE BOOKER, AIMEE DUFFY
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
Song Release"Rain on Your Parade" by Duffy was released in 2008, as a part of her debut album "Rockferry."
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GenreThe song fits into the Pop/Soul genre of music, focusing on Duffy's powerful vocal delivery.
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Album Success"Rockferry," the album that "Rain on Your Parade" is featured on became the best-selling album in the United Kingdom for the year 2008.
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Grammy Nomination"Rain on Your Parade" was featured on the "Rockferry" album which was also nominated for the 2008 Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album.
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SongwritersThe song was co-written by Duffy and her producer Steve Booker, who also worked on another hit from the album, "Mercy."
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Song ThemeThe song presents a defiant message where Duffy tells off a reckless lover, promising to rain on his parade.
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Singles ChartUpon its release as a single in November 2008, "Rain on Your Parade" reached number 15 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was launched in October 2008, directed by Sophie Muller. It features Duffy performing in an all-black outfit while rain pours down around her.
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Film Soundtrack"Rain On Your Parade" was also selected for the soundtracks of movies like "Bride Wars" and "The Boat That Rocked."
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Record LabelThe song "Rain on Your Parade" was released under the record label Polydor Limited, that also handled distribution in the UK.
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Live PerformancesDuffy performed "Rain on Your Parade" at various live events including the Echo Awards in Germany and on TV shows such as "Saturday Night Live."
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Non-UK Chart SuccessThe song also achieved success outside of the UK. In Ireland, it reached number 20, while in Japan, it peaked at number 6.
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InstrumentationThe track features impressive instrumentation with a soulful blend of strings, horns, blasting guitars, and pounding drums. This instrumental ensemble gives the song its distinctive "retro soul" feel.
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Critic ReviewsThe song generally received positive reviews from music critics. Some compared Duffy's sound to that of 1960's soul singers like Dusty Springfield.
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Vinyl Release"Rain on Your Parade" was also issued in a limited edition 7-inch vinyl format, which has now become a collector’s item.
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