Can You Stand The Rain – English Lyrics

• By: New Edition

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the soulful depths of New Edition's classic "Can You Stand The Rain"! This iconic R&B ballad is a masterclass in emotional expression and lyrical storytelling, offering a powerful way to understand heartfelt English vocabulary related to love, commitment, and navigating life's ups and downs. Its rich harmonies and poignant message make it a special song for any language learner seeking to connect with English through music.

[English]

(BIRDS CHIRPING)

(SLOW PERCUSSION MUSIC)

(SLOW R&B MUSIC)

♪ OOH, OOH, OOH ♪

♪ OOH, OOH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH ♪

♪ OOH, OOH, OOH, OOH, ♪

♪ OOH, OOH, YEAH ♪

♪ WHOA, WHOA, OH, OH ♪

♪ ON A PERFECT DAY ♪

♪ I KNOW THAT I CAN COUNT ON YOU ♪

♪ WHEN THAT'S NOT POSSIBLE ♪

♪ TELL ME CAN YOU WEATHER THE STORM ♪

♪ 'CAUSE I NEED SOMEBODY ♪

♪ WHO WILL STAND BY ME ♪

♪ THROUGH THE GOOD TIMES AND BAD TIMES ♪

♪ SHE WILL ALWAYS ♪

♪ ALWAYS BE RIGHT THERE ♪

♪ SUNNY DAYS ♪

♪ EVERYBODY LOVES THEM ♪

♪ TELL ME, BABY, "CAN YOU STAND THE RAIN" ♪

♪ STORMS WILL COME ♪

♪ THIS WE KNOW FOR SURE, THIS WE KNOW FOR SURE ♪

♪ "CAN YOU STAND THE RAIN" ♪

♪ LOVE UNCONDITIONAL ♪

♪ I'M NOT ASKING JUST OF YOU ♪

♪ AND GIRL TO MAKE IT LAST ♪

♪ I'LL DO WHATEVER NEEDS TO BE DONE ♪

♪ BUT I NEED SOMEBODY ♪

♪ WHO WILL STAND BY ME ♪

♪ WHEN IT'S TOUGH, SHE WON'T RUN ♪

♪ SHE WILL ALWAYS ♪

♪ BE RIGHT THERE FOR ME, HEE ♪

♪ SUNNY DAYS ♪

♪ EVERYBODY LOVES THEM ♪

♪ TELL ME, BABY, "CAN YOU STAND THE RAIN" ♪

♪ CAN YOU STAND IT, OH, OH ♪

♪ STORMS WILL COME ♪

♪ I KNOW, I KNOW ALL THE DAYS WON'T BE PERFECT ♪

♪ THIS WE KNOW FOR SURE ♪

♪ BUT TELL ME CAN YOU STAND IT, "CAN YOU STAND THE RAIN" ♪

♪ "CAN YOU STAND THE RAIN" ♪

♪ "CAN YOU STAND THE RAIN" ♪

♪ "CAN YOU STAND THE RAIN" ♪

♪ NO PRESSURE, NO PRESSURE, FROM ME, BABY ♪

♪ THIS WE KNOW FOR SURE ♪

♪ 'CAUSE I WANT YOU, AND I NEED YOU ♪

♪ AND I LOVE YOU, GIRL ♪

♪ TELL ME, BABY ♪

♪ "CAN YOU STAND THE RAIN" ♪

♪ WILL YOU BE THERE FOR ME ♪

♪ COME ON, BABY, LETS GO GET WET ♪

♪ "CAN YOU STAND THE RAIN" ♪

♪ "CAN YOU STAND THE RAIN" ♪

♪ "CAN YOU STAND THE RAIN" ♪

♪ WILL YOU BE THERE, GIRL ♪

♪ "CAN YOU STAND THE RAIN" ♪

♪ STORMS WILL COME FOR SURE ♪

♪ "CAN YOU STAND THE RAIN" ♪

♪ "CAN YOU STAND THE RAIN" ♪

♪ "CAN YOU STAND THE RAIN" ♪

♪ THIS WE KNOW FOR SURE ♪

♪ "CAN YOU STAND THE RAIN" ♪

♪ "CAN YOU STAND THE RAIN" ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
rain /reɪn/ A1	noun - water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere. verb - to fall as rain
day /deɪ/ A1	noun - the period of light between one night and the next
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of affection verb - feel deep affection for someone
need /niːd/ A2	verb - require (something) because it is essential or very important. noun - a thing that is necessary or wanted.
stand /stænd/ A2	verb - have an upright position, supported by one's feet. verb - tolerate or endure
come /kʌm/ A1	verb - move or travel towards or into a place thought of as near or familiar to the speaker.
sure /ʃʊər/ A2	adjective - confident or certain of something.
good /ɡʊd/ A1	adjective - to be desired or approved of.
bad /bæd/ A1	adjective - not good; of poor quality or a low standard.
storm /stɔːrm/ B1	noun - a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow. verb - move angrily or forcefully
pressure /ˈpreʃər/ B2	noun - the exertion of force on something by something else in direct contact.
perfect /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/ B1	adjective - having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be.
tough /tʌf/ B1	adjective - difficult; needing effort.
weather /ˈweðər/ B2	verb - to come safely through (a storm or difficult situation)

Key Grammar Structures

• I know that I can count on you

  ➔ Modal verb 'can' for ability/possibility and 'that' clause

  ➔ This sentence expresses the speaker's confidence in the other person's reliability. “can count on” means to rely on. The 'that' introduces a subordinate clause stating what the speaker knows.

• Tell me can you weather the storm

  ➔ Inverted question structure with 'can' and verb 'weather' used as a verb, not a noun

  ➔ This is an interrogative sentence, but the auxiliary verb "can" comes before the subject "you". "Weather" is used as a verb here, meaning to withstand or endure. The phrase “weather the storm” is an idiom meaning to overcome difficulties.

• 'Cause I need somebody who will stand by me

  ➔ Relative clause using 'who' to define 'somebody', future tense using 'will'

  ➔ This sentence uses a relative clause to describe the type of person the speaker needs. 'Who will stand by me' further specifies the 'somebody'. “stand by” means to support someone.

• Through the good times and bad times

  ➔ Preposition 'through' indicating a period of time; parallel structure 'good times and bad times'

  ➔ "Through" implies enduring or being present during both positive and negative experiences. The parallel structure emphasizes the entirety of the relationship or experience.

• Sunny days, everybody loves them

  ➔ Simple present tense, use of pronoun 'them' referring to 'sunny days'

  ➔ The sentence is a general statement about a universally liked thing. The pronoun "them" acts as the object of the verb “loves,” referencing the previous subject of sunny days.

• This we know for sure

  ➔ Subject-verb inversion for emphasis, use of 'for sure' as an adverbial phrase

  ➔ The typical order would be 'We know this for sure', but inverting it ('This we know') places emphasis on 'This'. 'For sure' clarifies the certainty of the knowledge.

• I'll do whatever needs to be done

  ➔ Future simple with contraction 'I'll', relative clause 'whatever needs to be done' (no relative pronoun expressed)

  ➔ The sentence expresses a commitment to action in the future. “Whatever needs to be done” is a relative clause acting as the object of “do.” The relative pronoun “that” or “which” is implied.