Discover the story of the song > Grey In LA – Loudon Wainwright III

The protagonist likes it when it's cloudy in Los Angeles because he gets tired of always seeing blue skies. He enjoys listening to the sound of rain on his roof, even though it can cause problems like floods and mudslides. He and his partner came to L.A. to chase their dreams of being successful, but now they feel stuck in a place that can be harsh and cruel, where constant sunshine can even lead to wildfires.