Who said it would be easy The wind eroded the pavement If I told you, you wouldn't believe me The gravel leads us all different ways But now the fog is lifting Now the rain has stopped Now birds are chirping Now I know I'm not lost Even azaleas need the rain To grow up tall and bloom again Sunshine in my face on that spring day I'm waiting, I'm waiting because Even azaleas need the rain To grow up tall and bloom again Sunshine in my face on that spring day I'm waiting, I'm waiting Daydreaming about a sunflower meadow Looking up at the sky 'cause I know what's up Painting a smile with pastel blue and yellow My patience is mounting and I'm not giving up because Even azaleas need the rain To grow up tall and bloom again Sunshine in my face on that spring day I'm waiting, I'm waiting because Even azaleas need the rain To grow up tall and bloom again Sunshine in my face on that spring day I'm waiting, I'm waiting