It Seems You Only Love Me When It Rains - Harry Chapin

Just after I screamed at you, "What the hell is it all about"

You spilled your coffee onto my sleeve, and you said

"Don't expect the tears to come from me babe

For I've already grieved"

But that's when you let me

Back into your dream

And I know you're frightened by my laughter

But you're not afraid to hold my pain

You see I'm never sure what you're after, babe

But it seems you only love me when it rains

You never treat me like you treat a gentle man

You only hit me when you know it hurts

But then why bother reaching down to where I'm battered

You got to raise me up from the dirt

Still that's when you let me

Back into your dream

I know you're frightened by my laughter

But you're not afraid to hold my pain

You see I'm never sure of what you're after, babe

But it seems you only love me when it rains

I have sworn to myself to stay protected

So I have strapped on a sword and a shield

But my Armour yes it ends up meltin'

When you come along tumblin' across the field

Once again I yield, I yield

Yes you get me crazy

'Cause you never even wear my presents babe

You wear flowers tucked into your hair

But when I'm cursin' in the night in my frustration

That's when suddenly you are there

Once again that's when you let me

Back into your dream

And I know you're frightened by my laughter

But you're not afraid to hold my pain

You see I'm never sure just what you're after, babe

But it seems you only love me when it rains

How come you only love me when it rains

How come you only love me when it rains

How come you only love me when it rains

How come you only love me when it rains

How come you only love me when it rains