Discover the story of the song > Soft Rains Of April – A Ha

The protagonist is talking about how the soft rains of April are gone and he is alone. He is on the phone, trying to reach his partner but it seems like she is not at home. He mentions wanting to go back home and asks if it is raining there. He says that he just woke up and his thoughts are far away with his partner. He mentions that he has four years left before he can see her again and time is passing very slowly. The soft rains of April being over represents a change or ending in the protagonist's life.