Through The Rain

“Through The Rain” made its radio debut as the lead single from Mariah's Charmbracelet album on September 12, 2002. “That was the first one I wrote for the album,” Mariah said about the song. “It's basically saying that no matter what happens, you have to turn a negative into a positive and press on. [I wrote the song] not just to inspire me but to inspire other people to get through their problems and their difficult times.”

In the United States, “Through The Rain” impacted radio on September 30 and became Mariah's twenty-seventh entry on the Billboard Hot 100, where it peaked at number eighty-one during the week of December 28, 2002. The song became Mariah's nineteenth Top 10 single in the United Kingdom, peaking at number eight during the week of November 30, 2002. In Australia, “Through The Rain” peaked at number fifteen.

Remixes

Mariah recorded new vocals for the remix, which she produced with Just Blaze and features R&B singer Joe and Kelly Price. “The remix of ‘Through The Rain’ was really important to me because the album starts out with the original ‘Through The Rain’ and it tells a story and it ends with the same message of hope,” Mariah explained. “Doing it with Kelly Price and Joe was great because they're two of my favorite singers, they're two incredibly amazing singers. The track has more of a Gospel feel, definitely more than the original. When I listen to it, it's really inspirational to me.”

Hex Hector, Full Intention, Maurice Joshua and Boris & Michi were in charge of the “Through The Rain” dance remixes, which took the song to the top of the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart on February 8, 2003.

Music Video

The “Through The Rain” music video, directed by Dave Meyers and filmed in New York City, stars actors Jamie-Lynn Sigler and J.D. Williams. “It's sort of Romeo and Juliet but it's set in the '60s and they're kind of torn apart,” Mariah said of the video's storyline. “It's about their struggle and I'm sort of the narrator. Something I could relate to, being the product of an interracial union, though [my parents] did not wind up happily ever after standing in church together.”

Live Performances

Releases

United States

“Through The Rain” was commercially released in the United States on December 10, 2002, on a double 12" Vinyl including remixes by Full Intention, Maurice Joshua and Hex Hector. A CD Maxi Single also became available on February 4, 2003, including the Album Version, the Hex Hector / Mac Quayle Radio Edit and a Live Version of “Bringin' On The Heartbreak.”

Europe

“Through The Rain” became available in Europe on November 11, 2002. The CD Single contains the Album Version and the Remix featuring Kelly Price and Joe, while the first Maxi Single includes two additional remixes: Full Intention Radio Edit and Boris & Michi's Radio Mix. A second CD Maxi Single was also issued, containing four versions of “Through The Rain”: Radio Edit, Hex Hector / Mac Quayle Radio Edit, Maurice Joshua Radio Edit and Full Intention Club Mix.

United Kingdom

“Through The Rain” was released in the United Kingdom on November 18, 2002. Available on two CDs and a Cassette, CD 1 was an Enhanced CD including the song's music video, the Radio Edit, the Remix featuring Kelly Price and Joe, and the Maurice Joshua Radio Mix. CD2 came with a bonus poster, the Album Version of “Through The Rain” and three dance remixes: Full Intention Radio Mix, Boris & Michi's Radio Mix and Hex Hector Radio Mix. The Cassette Single contains three tracks: Radio Edit, Remix and Hex Hector Radio Mix.

France

France saw the release of an exclusive Limited Edition “Through The Rain” CD Single containing four versions of the song: Radio Edit, Hex Hector / Mac Quayle Radio Edit, Maurice Joshua Radio Edit and Full Intention Club Mix.

Australia

Released on November 11, 2002, on two Australian exclusive CDs, both came with collectable postcards. CD 1 includes four versions of “Through The Rain”: Radio Edit, Hex Hector/Mac Quayle Radio Edit, Maurice Joshua Radio Edit and Full Intention Club Mix. CD 2 was a Limited Edition containing the LP Version of “Through The Rain” and three bonus remixes: Remix featuring Kelly Price and Joe, Full Intention Radio Edit and Boris & Michi's Radio Mix.

Japan

The Japanese “Through The Rain” CD Maxi Single includes the Album Version, the Remix featuring Kelly Price and Joe, the Full Intention Radio Edit and the Boris & Michi's Radio Mix of the song.

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Lyrics

Album Version

When you get caught in the rain
With nowhere to run
When you're distraught
And in pain without anyone
When you keep crying out to be saved
But nobody comes
And you feel so far away
That you just can't find your way home
You can get there alone, it's ok
Once you say

I can make it through the rain
I can stand up once again
On my own and I know
That I'm strong enough to mend
And everytime I feel afraid
I hold tighter to my faith
And I live one more day
And I make it through the rain

And if you keep falling down
Don't you dare give in
You will arise safe and sound
So keep pressing on steadfastly
And you'll find what you need to prevail
Once you say

I can make it through the rain
I can stand up once again
On my own and I know
That I'm strong enough to mend
And everytime I feel afraid
I hold tighter to my faith
And I live one more day
And I make it through the rain

And when the wind blows
And shadows grow close
Don't be afraid
There's nothing you can't face
And should they tell you
You'll never pull through
Don't hesitate
Stand tall and say

I can make it through the rain
I can stand up once again
On my own and I know
That I'm strong enough to mend
And everytime I feel afraid
I hold tighter to my faith
And I live one more day
And I make it through the rain

I can make it through the rain
And stand up once again
And I'll live one more day, and I
I can make it through the rain

Oh yes you can
You're gonna make it through the
Rain


Written by Mariah Carey and Lionel Cole.
Produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis and Mariah Carey. Co-Produced by James “Big Jim” Wright.

Remix

When you get caught
In the pouring rain
With nowhere to run
Without anyone and you
Get a little bit frightened
Cause you've lost your way home
But through all the thunder and lightening
Just keep praying and keep
Saying to yourself

Yes I can, yes I can
I'll make it through the rain
I'll stand up once again
On my own and I know
That I'm strong and in time
I can mend
When I'm afraid
I hold tighter to my faith
Live another day longer
And I make it through the rain

And if you keep on falling down
Don't you dare give in
You will arise safe and sound
If you keep pressing on, steadfastly
You'll have everything you need
Believe you will prevail
If you just say

Yes I can, yes I can
I'll make it through the rain
I'll stand up once again
On my own and I know
That I'm strong and in time
I can mend
When I'm afraid
I hold tighter to my faith
Live another day longer
And I make it through the rain

There are times in your life
When you feel like you can't
Keep going
But keep holding on, keep holding on
There are times in your life when you
Feel like the world all around you
Has shattered, but know that you can't be broken
Don't be afraid, stand tall and say

Yes I can, yes I can
I'll make it through the rain
I'll stand up once again
On my own and I know
That I'm strong and in time
I can mend
When I'm afraid
I hold tighter to my faith
Live another day longer
And I make it through the rain

Repeat


Written by Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson and Kenneth Crouch.
Produced by Just Blaze and Mariah Carey.