Stormy High
Black Mountain Lyrics
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The witch is on your trail, my lord
Stormy stormy high
You've been dying to be set free
Oh curse those honeyed hands
Whoaaah
It wasn't the doctors that finished the pills
He wants the ones that don't crack
But they're dangerous like barbed wire ties
Oh stormy stormy minds
Well, oh, it wasn't us, though, that torched to flames
The fried daughters of oh, no oh
Well you've been up since the last motel
You've been up for so long
Oh
[x13]
Stormy stormy high
The lyrics to Black Mountain's "Stormy High" appear to be discussing a witch's curse and the effects of drugs on the mind. The opening line, "The witch is on your trail, my lord," seems to reference a curse or hex that has been placed on the subject of the song. The repeated "Whoaaah" throughout the song creates a sense of urgency and tension, as if the subject is being pursued or threatened.
The chorus, "Stormy stormy high," reinforces this idea of danger and turmoil. The use of the word "high" is particularly interesting, as it could refer to a drug-induced state or a spiritual ascent. Given the lyrics that follow, it seems likely that the former is the intended meaning.
The second verse seems to address the dangers of drug use. The line "It wasn't the doctors that finished the pills" implies that the subject has been taking medication without medical supervision. The subsequent lines mention the desire for stronger drugs and the potential harm they can cause. The phrase "stormy stormy minds" suggests that drug use can create a chaotic or unstable mental state.
Overall, "Stormy High" seems to be a cautionary tale about the perils of addiction and the consequences of seeking escape through drugs.
Line by Line Meaning
Whoaaah
Expressing a feeling of excitement or emphasis
The witch is on your trail, my lord
Someone is trying to catch you and you need to run
Stormy stormy high
Feeling overwhelmed with emotions
You've been dying to be set free
You want to escape from something or someone
Oh curse those honeyed hands
Cursing someone who is deceitful and manipulative
It wasn't the doctors that finished the pills
The doctors did not cure you completely
He wants the ones that don't crack
He wants something that is strong and durable
But they're dangerous like barbed wire ties
They are harmful and can cause harm
Oh stormy stormy minds
Feeling conflicted and lost in thought
Well, oh, it wasn't us, though, that torched to flames
We were not responsible for the fire that started
The fried daughters of oh, no oh
Something terrible has happened that is irreversible
Well you've been up since the last motel
You have been awake for a long time
You've been up for so long
You have not slept in a very long time
Oh
Expressing an emotion of surprise or revelation
Stormy stormy high
Feeling overwhelmed with emotions
Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Amber Erica Webber, Jeremy Victor Schmidt, Joshua Mark Wells, Matthew Camirand, Stephen Gordon McBean
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