Songs About Rain
"Songs About Rain" is a song written by Pat McLaughlin and Liz Rose and recorded by American country music artist Gary Allan. It was released in November 2003 as the second single from Allan's 2003 album See If I Care. The song peaked at number 12 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and at number 71 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Content
In the song, the narrator describes how he is driving around in circles, having nothing to do but to think about the one who left him. He notes that he heard she has just married another man, and it has affected him more than he thought. The radio's continual playing of "songs about rain" is not helping the situation.Critical reception
David Jeffries of Allmusic called the song "slow" and "epic" and stated that the song is further proof Allan is a "master balladeer". Michael Paoletta, of Billboard magazine also reviewed the song favorably saying that "Allan delivers an aching, poignant vocal that wrings every drop of emotion from the lyric." He also says that the writers should "get brownie points for reminding listeners of those great tunes."In 2024, Rolling Stone ranked the song at #76 on its 200 Greatest Country Songs of All Time ranking.