About the Song
Toby Keith, the country music titan known for his bravado and redneck anthems, takes a softer approach with “Kissin’ in the Rain.” This laid-back ballad, released in 2010 on his album “Bullets in the Gun,” offers a glimpse into a tender moment of love and spontaneity.
Keith, known for his gruff vocals, delivers a surprisingly gentle performance here. His voice takes on a smoother quality, perfectly capturing the romantic mood of the song. The lyrics, likely penned by Keith himself (though official credits are unavailable), paint a simple yet evocative scene – a couple stealing a kiss under a summer downpour.
Lines like “Thunderbird was July hot now” and “Muddy lake was the perfect spot for” set the scene – a lazy summer afternoon punctuated by a refreshing rain shower. The song isn’t about grand declarations of love; it’s about the simple joys found in a stolen moment of affection. “Think about you all the time” and the title itself, “Kissin’ in the Rain,” capture the intimacy and playful spirit of the encounter.
The music perfectly complements the romantic mood. A gentle acoustic guitar melody sets the foundation, while a light piano and subtle percussion add texture. The overall sound is laid-back and inviting, creating a comfortable atmosphere for Keith’s smooth vocals to take center stage.
“Kissin’ in the Rain” might not be a typical Toby Keith song, but it showcases a different side of his artistry. It’s a reminder that even the toughest cowboys have a soft spot for romance, and that sometimes the most beautiful moments are found in the simple pleasures of life – a summer rain shower and a stolen kiss.
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Lyrics: Kissin In the Rain
Thunderbird was July hot now
Muddy lake was the perfect spot for
Camp fire, drinkin’ beer
Skippin’ half your senior yearTold your mama little white one
She didn’t want you hangin’ out in the sun
With a small town roughneck man
That will never be nothin’ but an old field handShut up with your girl friend
‘Bout the time a storm rode in
Wind got up, it was pourin’ down
We could hear the sirens goin’ off in townWe were kissin’ in the rain, kissin’ in the rain
Hittin’ hard like a hurricane
Summer nights lit up with lightnin’
Soakin’ wet starin’ in your eyes andWe didn’t care a thing about the thunder
While the angry sky we were under
Was raisin’ Cane
We were kissin’ in the rainYou got in too late that night
And you and mama had a fight
You weren’t ever gonna win
Never got to see me againWell, I get storm the days roll by
Now and then I still drive
Cross the dam in my old Ford
I get out and walk that shoreI still see you standin’ there
Blue jeans too wet to wear
Hair all drenched and out of place
And mascara runnin’ down your faceEvery time the clouds get low
And the sirens start to blow
I get a sweet little déjà vu
My Thunderbird, me and youWere kissin’ in the rain, kissin’ in the rain
Hittin’ hard like a hurricane
Summer nights lit up with lightnin’
Soakin’ wet starin’ in your eyes andWe didn’t care a thing about the thunder
While the angry sky we were under
Was raisin’ Cane
We were kissin’ in the rain
Yeah
Kissin’ in the rain