The Rain Lyrics

I wish that I could easily let down my guard

I wish I wasn't 21 when I started saving birthday cards

Wish that I could slow down

But I'm not sure I know how

The months go by like afterthoughts

Blurry faces and a crowd

I wish I believed that thunderstorms were an acquired taste

And I wish I was more grateful for the rain

Wish that I could choose to block out all the noise

I'm living in my voicemail

Replaying old words in your voice

Wish that I could say I really have no regrets

That I haven't lost some of my childhood best friend

Wish no part was simultaneously insecure and vain

And I wish I was more grateful for the rain

When I was younger, I only wanted to be older

And when I'm older than I am today (older than I am)

I know I'll be wishing that I hadn't been wishing

For these good ole days to pass away

And I wish I'd been more grateful

I might not know much, but I do know love

What it's like to hold you in my arms (hold you in my arms)

I know that these thoughts are just part of growing up

But man, old habits die hard

I wish I had more faith in my capacity to change

And I wish I was more grateful for the rain