[Intro]
Can you remember the rain?
Can you remember the rain?
You left me for somebody else
Now I must face life by myself
You broke so many rules at school
I took the blame for you
I guess I was the fool
You used to sneak me notes in class
I winked my eye and laughed
Those days went by so fast

[Verse 1]
Looking backing into my younger days
In that summer shade, sippin’ lemonade, we’d celebrate
Every chancе we got, life kept us еntertained
Hope these happy days don’t ever change
We pray for yesterdays
Ride around the park, now we too busy sending résumés
Momma told us never quit, tomorrow is a new day
Seein' my frustration tryna learn to tie my shoelace
The good days, never had to worry 'bout no two face
'Cause we all start off innocent until the child mutates
An’ turns into a teen with some independent dreams
Worrying about they looks and if they fit into them jeans
Wishing we could be much older so our folks can’t intervene
Thinking we know everything, but life ain’t easy as it seems
I was living free, not a worry in my mind
Now I’m reading fine print, signing on ‘em dotted lines
Drawing cool S’s, now we tryna make ‘em dollar signs
Now life is just a trip 'cause they keep teaching us to fall in line
Why?
[Hook 1]
We used to play out in the rain
Your mama scolded us
She said that we were bad (She said that we were bad)
I thought I'd better go on home (stepped it up and)
You watched 'til I was gone
Ooh, girl, you looked so sad

[Verse 2]
I wish I knew the obstacles that were in front of me
What would become of me?
Would I end up broke, making ends, or living comfortably?
I was focused on a bunch of things
None of 'em luxury
Like stayin' up, watchin' marathons, I was too young for sleep
Some days were rough, so accustomed to these bullies’ company
'Til I grew up, and found some pretty ladies who could comfort me
I did ‘em wrong, not thinking I’d be the one to cheat
But everyone around me made it normal like it’s nothing deep
Feel incomplete, knowing that I lost all my innocence
I look into the mirror, barely notice a resemblance
To the old me, 'cause growing up is so unsettling
Like running from an incoming train with no adrenaline
I wrestle with this journey, but I’ll share this last sentiment
The struggle made me strong, I think all the pain was heaven sent
So truly I don’t think my younger days are much better than
The future I’ll create, I’m more excited than I’ve ever been
[Bridge]
Look, you wanna go up from here?
Just gotta stay focused
Keep looking forward
Can't be held back by the past 'less you dead
Mistakes you made, they're all blessings
It's all part of your test
It's part of your journey
Gotta keep going forward
Yeah, stay strong

[Hook 2]
You used to sneak me notes in class
I winked my eye and laughed
Those days went by so fast
I've got remarks that torn us all apart
I'm still tryna put back the pieces to my heart

[Outro]
I’m reminiscing on the old days
Hope they don’t change
Those days won’t fade
No way
Been reminiscing on the old days
Hope they don’t change
Those days won’t fade
No way
Just reminiscing on the old days
Hope they don’t change
Those days won’t fade
No way
I’m reminiscing on the old days
Hope they don’t change
Those days won’t fade
No way
Can you remember the rain?
Can you remember the rain?