Only cry in the rain Lyrics (English Translation) by CHUU is a new korean song by CHUU. Released on CHUU Official’s official YouTube channel on April 21, 2025, the track is written by Ryan S. Jhun, Peter Wallevik, Daniel Davidsen, Kristin Carpenter, Moa Lisa, and Seo Ji Eum (서지음), and is from the album Only cry in the rain. This emotionally immersive song offers listeners a melancholic yet beautifully poetic experience, blending CHUU’s ethereal vocals with atmospheric production to create a heartfelt reflection on lost love and lingering sorrow.
The lyrics of Only cry in the rain delve into the emotional aftermath of a love that once felt eternal but has now become a memory soaked in sorrow. Using the imagery of rain as a metaphor for emotional release, CHUU illustrates how grief often remains hidden until it finds an outlet—symbolized by the rain. The song captures the bittersweet nostalgia of a relationship that was both euphoric and painful, tracing moments of deep connection and heartbreaking separation. The recurring motif of a cuckoo clock reinforces the theme of time—frozen, rewound, and haunting—echoing the inability to let go completely.
Only cry in the rain Details
| Song | Only cry in the rain |
|---|---|
| Album | Only cry in the rain (English Translation) |
| Artists | CHUU |
| Written By | Ryan S. Jhun, Peter Wallevik, Daniel Davidsen, Kristin Carpenter, Moa Lisa & Seo Ji Eum (서지음) |
| Label | CHUU Official |
| Language | Korean |
| Released Date | Apr 21, 2025 |
Only cry in the rain (English Translation) Lyrics
[Verse 1]
In the city of light
Within busy lights
I just close my eyes
There I see a big wave
I’m thinking of you
[Pre-Chorus]
Days after days, we loved each other like crazy
More and more, we hated each other to death
We dared to promise for eternal love
‘Cause you-ooh-ooh, you-ooh-ooh, you
[Chorus]
When it rains like this (Rains like this)
The cuckoo clock inside my heart
Cries softly, “cuckoo”
‘Cause I only cry in the rain
Turning back in time (Back in time)
Setting you on the stroke
Just for today, I’ll cry “cuckoo”
‘Cause I only cry in the rain (In the rain)
[Verse 2]
Fantastic two psychos
You and I are the same
We disappear in a blink
No one knew where we’ll sprint
[Pre-Chorus]
Days after days, we were overwhelmed with joy
More and more, we were hurt and sad
We were in a world for two
‘Cause you-ooh-ooh, you-ooh-ooh, you
[Chorus]
When it rains like this (Rains like this)
The cuckoo clock inside my heart
Cries softly, “cuckoo”
‘Cause I only cry in the rain
Turning back in time (Back in time)
Setting you on the stroke
Just for today, I’ll cry “cuckoo”
‘Cause I only cry in the rain
[Bridge]
Along with my stopped time
I look at your picture, miss you a lot
The night with a spring shower
‘Cause I only cry in the rain
[Chorus]
When it rains like this (Rains like this)
The cuckoo clock inside my heart
Cries softly, “cuckoo”
‘Cause I only cry in the rain
Turning back in time (Back in time)
Setting you on the stroke
Just for today, I’ll cry “cuckoo”
‘Cause I only cry in the rai-a-a-ain
[Outro]
I only cry in the rai-a-a-ain
I only cry in the rai-a-a-ain
I only cry in the rai-a-a-ain
‘Cause I only cry in the rain
Only cry in the rain Lyrics Meaning
[Verse 1]
CHUU begins the song with a vivid contrast between external chaos and internal stillness. Amid the bustling city lights, she closes her eyes, and memories of a past love flood her thoughts like an overwhelming wave. The imagery sets a contemplative mood, showing how the noise of the outside world pales in comparison to the emotional turmoil within.
[Pre-Chorus]
Here, CHUU reflects on the intensity of a once-passionate relationship. The love was euphoric, almost maddening, yet equally destructive. Despite the emotional rollercoaster, there was a shared promise of forever. This section conveys the paradox of love—how the same relationship can bring both unparalleled joy and deep pain, emphasizing the gravity of the bond.
[Chorus]
The chorus introduces the metaphor of the rain and a cuckoo clock. When it rains, a small bird in the clock cries, mirroring CHUU’s emotional release. She chooses to cry only when it rains, using the weather as a veil for her pain. The concept of turning back time and setting her emotions to strike at a specific moment speaks to the controlled way she processes grief, letting herself mourn in intervals rather than continuously.
[Verse 2]
CHUU portrays both herself and her former lover as “two psychos,” highlighting the chaotic, unpredictable nature of their love. They frequently disappeared and clashed, unable to maintain stability. This acknowledgment of mutual volatility adds a layer of honesty to the song, showing that the relationship wasn’t idealized—it was intense, flawed, and deeply real.
[Pre-Chorus]
The second pre-chorus deepens the emotional narrative, describing not only the happiness they shared but also the emotional exhaustion and sorrow. For a time, their relationship felt like the entirety of the world, underscoring how consuming and isolating love can be when it becomes one’s everything.
[Chorus]
Reiterating the earlier chorus, CHUU returns to the symbolism of rain and the cuckoo clock. Her heartbreak replays in a loop, time bound to a specific emotional memory. Even as the days pass, the ritual of mourning in the rain remains her way of preserving what was lost without being overwhelmed by it constantly.
[Bridge]
In the bridge, CHUU’s pain becomes more personal and introspective. She follows the path of time that’s stopped for her, staring at a photo of her past love. The setting of a rainy spring night emphasizes a soft, almost cinematic sadness—loss wrapped in beauty, longing in stillness.
[Chorus]
The final chorus adds vocal intensity and emotional climax, especially with the lingering repetition of “rai-a-a-ain.” CHUU mourns again, reinforcing her decision to limit her grieving to the rain, but the extension of the word suggests that her sorrow often spills beyond that boundary. It’s a haunting way to show how grief refuses to stay confined, even when we try to control it.
[Outro]
The outro softly echoes the main motif—“I only cry in the rain”—fading like distant memories. The repetition feels like a mantra, a tender reminder of CHUU’s enduring connection to her past love, even as she struggles to let go.
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The "Only cry in the rain" song by CHUU lyrics was written by Ryan S. Jhun, Peter Wallevik, Daniel Davidsen, Kristin Carpenter, Moa Lisa & Seo Ji Eum (서지음).
CHUU released "Only cry in the rain" song on Apr 21, 2025.
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