Country music star Luke Combs released “When It Rains It Pours” on June 5, 2017. Typically the cliché phrase, “When It Rains It Pours,” is met with a negative connotation, but that is not the way Mr. Combs interprets it. In the song’s music video, the country singer puts a positive twist on the saying. The song begins with Combs receiving some devastating news. However, Luke was not going to let one heartbreak stop him from living his life. In fact, Combs admits he needed some misfortune in order to turn his luck around. After all, the country singer wins the lottery in the song!
“When It Rains It Pours” reached number one on both the Billboard Country Airplay and the Hot Country Songs charts (November 25, 2017). This song was Combs’ second number-one country hit overall in his career.
The When it Rains it Pours Music Video: A Comedic Take on Breakups
Directed by Trey Fanjoy, the official music video for “When It Rains It Pours” brings the song’s storyline to life with humor and charm. Filmed at Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina, the video follows Luke Combs as he celebrates his newfound luck after a breakup.
Watch the official music video and see the written lyrics below.
“When It Rains It Pours” Music Video
The Story Behind the Song
Written by Luke Combs, Ray Fulcher, and Jordan Walker, “When It Rains It Pours” takes a humorous approach to the aftermath of a breakup. Instead of wallowing in sadness, the song’s protagonist experiences an unexpected lucky streak after being dumped. From winning money on a scratch-off ticket to landing a Hooters waitress’ phone number, everything suddenly starts going his way. Combs himself has described the song as a lighthearted, fictional tale rather than a personal experience. The song’s catchy melody and playful lyrics resonated with fans, making it one of the biggest hits of his early career.
“When It Rains It Pours” Lyrics
Sunday morning man
She woke up fightin’ man
Bitchin’ and moanin’ on and on
‘Bout the time I had
And by Tuesday you could say
That girl was good as gone
Then when Thursday came around I was alone
So I went for a drive to clear my mind
Ended up at Shell on I-65
Then I won a hundred bucks on a scratch-off ticket
I bought two 12-packs and a tank of gas with it
She swore they were a waste of time
Oh, but she was wrong
I was caller number five on a radio station
Won a four day 3 night beach vacation
Deep sea senorita fishing down in Panama
And I ain’t gotta see my
Ex-future-mother-in-law anymore
Oh Lord, when it rains it pours
When it rains it pours
Now she was sure real quick to up and apologize
When she heard about my newfound luck
On that FM dial
And it’s crazy how lately now
It just seems to come in waves
What I thought was gonna be the death of me
Was my saving grace
It’s got me think that her leaving
Is the only logical reason
That I got the last spot in the Hooters’ parking lot
And the waitress left her number on my check with a heart
She picked up on the first ring when I gave her a call
And I only spent five bucks at the Moose Club raffle
Won a used 4-wheeler and three free passes
For me and two of my buddies to play a round of golf
And I ain’t gotta see my
Ex-future-mother-in-law anymore
Oh, Lord, when it rains it pours
When it rains it pours
Well I’ve been on one hell of a redneck roll
For three weeks now
And it all started on the day that she walked out
Then I won a hundred bucks on a scratch-off ticket
Bought two packs and a tank of gas with it
She swore they were a waste of time
Oh, but she was wrong
And I was caller number five on a radio station
Won a four day 3 night beach vacation
Deep sea senorita fishing down in Panama
And I ain’t gotta see my
Ex-future-mother-in-law anymore
Oh Lord, when it rains it pours
When it rains it pours
