It Will Rain
Bruno Mars · 2011
4 min · 1 track · contemporary R&B
A heart-wrenching blend of pop and R&B, anchored by soulful melodies and poignant lyrics about love's fragility.
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It Will Rain — The title track stands out for its emotive delivery and relatable themes of heartbreak, encapsulating the album's exploration of love's vulnerabilities.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The song combines strong melodies with emotional lyrics, supported by solid production choices.
What we noticed
- The song features a slow tempo with a steady drumbeat that supports the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- Bruno Mars' vocal delivery is layered with harmonies, particularly in the chorus, enhancing its emotional impact.
- The arrangement includes strings and piano, which build up gradually to a climactic final chorus.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Boosted visibility during Mars' rise to fame after his debut album.
- Themes
- Twilight romance· soulful melancholy
- Career context
- Released in 2011, 'It Will Rain' came during Bruno Mars' ascent to global stardom following his breakout debut album, 'Doo-Wops & Hooligans.' At this point, he was establishing himself as a versatile hitmaker, contributing to various genres while solidifying his presence in the contemporary R&B landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Anderson .Paak· Justin Timberlake· Charlie Puth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 It Will Rain 4:17
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Love in the Future
John Legend
Combines soulful R&B with poignant lyrics about love's complexities, mirroring emotional depth.
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