The song explores themes of , resilience , and the hiding of private pain .
: Despite the "lovely loneliness" of the lyrics, the bridge and final chorus suggest a eventual recovery, with the narrator looking forward to a day when they can "wear a smile and walk in the sun". Chart Performance & Music Video a-ha - Crying in the Rain
: After the cover's success, a-ha formed a close bond with the Everly Brothers. The duo even presented the band with a set of guitars that a-ha continues to use in performances. Lyrical Meaning & Themes The song explores themes of , resilience ,