Hurricane
Blues Traveler Lyrics

Most my life I've been trying to find a shelter from the storm
For the majority of my life, I have been searching for a place of refuge to escape the difficulties and challenges that life brings.

Using all the driftwood from the bridges that I burned
Making use of the remnants and fragments of relationships that I have damaged or destroyed.

'Til I get thrown into the tempest that extinguishes the drought
Continuing in my search until I am suddenly thrown into a chaotic situation that puts an end to my feelings of emptiness and longing.

And fatally the flames, they flicker and are finally fading out
The passion and intensity of my emotions gradually diminishes and eventually fades away.

'Cause young hearts were made to sever and blood burns for the fever
Exploring the idea that young hearts are destined to experience heartbreak and the pain of intense emotions.

I let you in, drink the poison as my medicine
Allowing someone into my life and accepting their toxic presence as a form of self-medication.

I shield the flame in the middle of a hurricane
Protecting the vulnerable and passionate part of myself amidst chaotic and turbulent circumstances.

I never learned, chasing down another storm
Despite past experiences, I continue to pursue challenging and tumultuous situations.

Now we're spinning in a raindance together on a plain
Finding ourselves caught up in a joyful and liberating dance in the midst of a simple and open space, possibly as a way to release our troubles.

Maybe just to clear away the clouds that remain
Perhaps engaging in this dance to metaphorically remove the lingering emotional burdens and obstacles in our lives.

I've been painted in a corner, left to fight against the troops
Feeling trapped and isolated, forced to defend myself against overwhelming opposition.

But now I know there is no outcome to the ending without you
Realizing that any resolution or conclusion to this situation cannot be achieved without your presence and influence.

In the backseat, sticking my head out the window
Symbolically taking a passive and vulnerable position, exposed to the elements and uncertainties of life.

Singing a song that we don't remember anymore
Engaging in a shared activity or experience from the past that has lost its significance and familiarity.

You had me but I should've seen the warning signs
Acknowledging that I was under your influence, but I failed to recognize the indicators or indications of potential problems.

The cold on your hands that probably still hides behind blue eyes
Referring to the emotional distance or detachment concealed behind your seemingly innocent and sincere gaze.

And now I feel like a sheep in sheep's clothing in a den of wolves
Experiencing a sense of vulnerability and deception, as if I am pretending to be harmless in a dangerous and hostile environment.

My heart beats hard like a thunderstorm brewing
Feeling intense and powerful emotions intensifying within me, comparable to the approach of an impending storm.

Unable to leave your love
Finding myself trapped or unable to escape from the grasp of your love and its effects on me.

I let you in, drink the poison as my medicine
Continuing to allow your presence in my life, even though it may have harmful consequences, as I perceive it as a form of necessary medication.

I shield the flame in the middle of a hurricane
Protecting the vulnerable and passionate part of myself amidst chaotic and turbulent circumstances, just as I have done before.

I never learned, chasing down another storm
Despite past experiences, I persist in pursuing challenging and tumultuous situations, repeating the same patterns.