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“It’s Raining Again” is a melodic, upbeat pop-rock song by Supertramp, written by Roger Hodgson. It was released in October 1982 with “Bonnie” on the B-side as the lead single from their album …Famous Last Words…. Despite its cheerful and catchy melody, the song carries a bittersweet and melancholic undertone, making it one of the band’s most endearing and emotionally resonant hits.

Supertramp - It's Raining Again - single cover

Lyrically, It’s Raining Again is about the sadness of heartbreak and the inevitable ups and downs of life. The song uses rain as a metaphor for loneliness and disappointment, with lines like “Oh no, it’s raining again, and you know it’s hard to pretend”, expressing the pain of lost love and the difficulty of moving on.

The song is bright and buoyant, featuring bouncy keyboards, a lively rhythm, and Roger Hodgson’s signature high-pitched vocals. The track builds on Supertramp’s signature blend of pop, progressive rock, and jazz influences, with catchy hooks and a singalong chorus that make it instantly memorable. The outro features a playful, nursery-rhyme-style melody (“It’s raining, it’s pouring, the old man is snoring”), adding a whimsical contrast to the song’s deeper emotional themes.

The song was a commercial success, reaching No. 1 in France, No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. and No. 7 in the UK, becoming one of Supertramp’s last major hits before Roger Hodgson’s departure from the band in 1983. It’s Raining Again performed well on Adult Contemporary charts, topping the RPM chart in Canada.

Supertramp - It's Raining Again - Official Music Video

The song’s music video was directed by Highlander director Russell Mulcahy.

Supertramp – It’s Raining Again – Lyrics