In Fleetwood Mac's “Dreams,” the lyric “Thunder only happens when it's...” is completed by “raining.”
Stevie Nicks wrote “Dreams” during the recording of Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album Rumours. The song reflects the emotional aftermath of the band's romantic breakups, especially the end of Nicks's relationship with guitarist Lindsey Buckingham.
Nicks reportedly wrote the song quickly after entering a studio where the other members were working. She used the available rhythm track and then developed the melody and words around it. The restrained performance contrasts with the intense personal circumstances surrounding the album.
“Dreams” became Fleetwood Mac's only US number-one single. Its simple images and repeated phrases have made the chorus especially memorable, while the song's meaning remains deliberately indirect rather than a literal weather report.