Sometimes, just a melody is enough to take us back in time. “It Never Rains in Southern California” was not originally Barry Manilow’s song, but in his voice, it found a new layer of meaning—gentle, bittersweet, and filled with nostalgia. The song tells the story of dazzling California dreams, but hidden beneath the sunshine is the quiet sorrow of those who chased fame only to lose themselves along the way.
When Barry sings it, you don’t just hear a familiar pop tune—you hear the sigh of a generation that once believed that land was paradise. His voice carries both longing and resignation, like a reminder that sometimes the rain doesn’t fall outside, but within the hearts of the lonely in the midst of glittering lights.
🎵 Suggested listening: Barry Manilow – It Never Rains in Southern California
Got on a board a west bound 747 Didn’t think before deciding what to do All that talk of opportunities, TV breaks and movies Rang true, sure rang true
Seems it never rains in Southern California Seems I’ve often heard that kind of talk before It never rains in California but girl, don’t they warn ya It pours, man it pours
Out of work, I’m out of my head Out of self respect, I’m out of bread I’m under loved, I’m under fed I wanna go home
It never rains in California but girl don’t they warn ya It pours, man it pours
Will you tell the folks back home I nearly made it? Tell them I had offers but didn’t know which one’s to take But please don’t tell them how you found me Don’t tell them how you found me, give me a break, give me a break
Seems it never rains in Southern California Seems I’ve often heard that kind of talk before It never rains in California but girl, don’t they warn ya
