But I can see clearly now the rain is gone
The pain is gone but what you did was still wrong

from Gang Starr – Take it Personal Lyrics on Rap Genius

Meaning

It’s been a long time since that stuff happened, but that doesn’t make it any better. Time doesn’t necessarily heal all wounds.

The phrase “I can see clearly now, the rain is gone” is a reference to the song “I Can See Clearly Now” by Johnny Nash.

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