After The Storm
Kali Uchis Lyrics
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Whatever goes around eventually comes back to you
So you better be careful, baby
And look both ways before you cross my mind
Did you ever wonder?
Yeah, do you ever wonder
What he might be going through on his own?
And the demons that he's facing alone
I hate that sometimes I can't go home
And it just ain't the same on the phone, no
But everybody's gotta go on, don't they?
(Yes, we do, baby)
So if you need a hero (if you need a hero)
Just look in the mirror (just look in the mirror)
No one's gonna save you now
So you better save yourself
And everybody's hurting
Everybody's going through it
But you just can't give up now
'Cause you gotta save yourself
(Yeah, I gotta hang on, baby)
The sun'll come out
Nothing good ever comes easy
I know times are rough
But winners don't quit
So don't you give up
The sun'll come out
But we've been struggling endlessly
Someday we'll find the love
'Cause after the storm's
When the flowers bloom
Kali, what you mean?
I take it offensive
'Cause I'm the hottest flower boy
That popped up on the scene
Feeling better, better than ever
'Cause your umbrella, 'brella ('brel-la)
Sun is beaming on me like headlights beaming on Bambi
Now let's pretend the street is the room
And you are a Camry
'Cause you drive me candy
The Tito to my Randy
Now let's produce some thrillers
My chocolate wit' yo' vanilla, uh
The sun'll come out
Nothing good ever comes easy
I know times are rough
But winners don't quit
So don't you give up
The sun'll come out
But we've been struggling endlessly
Someday we'll find the love
'Cause after the storm
I know it's hard
But do you even really try?
Maybe you could understand
When all you had to do was ask
And just open your mind
When everything is passing by
And all you had to do was try
Yeah, all you had to do was try
Try, try, try, try
All you had to do was try
Try, try, try, try
The lyrics of Kali Uchis's song "After The Storm" is a story about perseverance and self-love. It suggests that whatever bad things happen in life will eventually come back around, and the person has to be careful and watchful of their own actions. The singer wonders about the demons her lover might be facing alone but realizes that sometimes she can't help him as she isn't with him. Nonetheless, everyone must try to move forward in life. The song advises that during tough times, people must look within themselves instead of relying on someone else to save them from the darkness. The sun will eventually come out, and after the storm, the flowers will bloom.
The song has a positive message that one should keep trying and not lose hope, despite the hardships faced in life. It emphasizes the importance of self-love and how it can help someone overcome the difficulties they are currently experiencing. The song encourages people to take control of their lives and create their thriving reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Whatever goes around eventually comes back to you
Actions have consequences and what you do now will eventually affect you in the future.
So you gotta be careful, baby
It is important to be aware of your actions and their consequences.
And look both ways before you cross my mind
Be aware of the impact you might have on others before you act or speak.
Did you ever wonder?
Have you ever thought about something deeply?
Yeah, do you ever wonder
Do you ever think about the things that you don't know?
What he might be going through on his own?
Have you ever thought about the struggles that someone might be facing alone?
And the demons that he's facing alone
The personal struggles that someone is dealing with and overcoming by themselves.
I hate that sometimes I can't go home
It's difficult when the place you thought was your safe haven doesn't feel like that anymore.
And it just ain't the same on the phone, no
Communicating through technology isn't the same as being there in person.
But everybody's gotta go on, don't they?
Everyone has to keep moving forward and find a way to keep going.
(Yes, we do, baby)
We have to keep pushing forward even when it's hard.
So if you need a hero (if you need a hero)
If you need someone to look up to or rely on, someone to rescue you from a situation that seems too difficult.
Just look in the mirror (just look in the mirror)
You have the power to be that hero for yourself if you choose to.
No one's gonna save you now
You are responsible for your own life and decisions.
So you better save yourself
It's up to you to find a way out of difficult situations and to take care of yourself.
And everybody's hurting
We all face difficult times and emotional pain.
Everybody's going through it
We are all dealing with our own struggles and hardships.
But you just can't give up now
Even though it's tough, don't give up, keep pushing forward.
('Cause you gotta save yourself)
You are the only one who has the power to make a change in your life.
(Yeah, I gotta hang on, baby)
I need to hold on to hope and keep going even when it's hard.
The sun'll come out
Things will get better eventually.
Nothing good ever comes easy
Challenges are a part of life and the most rewarding things often require hard work.
I know times are rough
It's acknowledged that things might be hard and difficult right now.
But winners don't quit
It takes persistence and determination to succeed in life.
So don't you give up
Don't let obstacles and challenges defeat you.
But we've been struggling endlessly
Although things might seem never-ending, they will eventually come to an end.
Someday we'll find the love
Eventually, we will find happiness and joy despite hardships.
('Cause after the storm's
After the challenging and difficult times have passed,
When the flowers bloom)
Beauty can still emerge just like how flowers bloom after a storm.
Kali, what you mean?
What are you trying to say?
I take it offensive
I am feeling hurt by what you said.
('Cause I'm the hottest flower boy
I am confident in myself and proud of who I am,
That popped up on the scene)
I am making my mark in the world and being noticed by others.
Feeling better, better than ever
I feel great and better than I ever have before.
('Cause your umbrella, 'brella ('brel-la)
You provided me with shelter and protection when I needed it.
Sun is beaming on me like headlights beaming on Bambi
I feel energized and inspired with the bright light shining on me.
Now let's pretend the street is the room
Let's imagine that we are somewhere else altogether.
And you are a Camry
You are reliable and I feel safe with you.
('Cause you drive me candy)
You make me feel really good and I enjoy spending time with you.
The Tito to my Randy
We work well together and complement each other perfectly.
Now let's produce some thrillers
Let's create some excitement and have an adventure together.
My chocolate wit' yo' vanilla, uh
Our differences make us unique and special and we complement each other perfectly.
I know it's hard
I acknowledge that it isn't easy.
But do you even really try?
Are you really putting in the effort to make things better?
Maybe you could understand
Perhaps if you tried harder, you would see and understand.
When all you had to do was ask
You could have just asked for help or support and things might be different.
And just open your mind
Be open to new ideas and perspectives.
When everything is passing by
When life seems to be moving too fast to keep up.
And all you had to do was try
If you put in the effort, things might turn out better than they seem.
(Try, try, try, try)
Keep trying even when things get tough.
All you had to do was try
You could have made a difference if you had only tried.
(Try, try, try, try)
Keep pushing yourself and trying even when things are difficult.
Lyrics © THIRD SIDE MUSIC INC., Third Side Music Inc., CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., THIRD SIDE MUSIC INC
Written by: Alexander William Sowinski, Chester A Hansen, Karly Marina Loaiza, Leland Whitty, Matthew Adam Tavares, Tyler Gregory Okonma, William Earl Collins
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@isaacwilliams3544
I just noticed that Tyler was embodying the metaphor that the grass is always greener on the other side, hence why he was in the grass and how even though it rained on him, snowed on him, etc. He still stayed green till the end. Kali in this video realizes that after the storm is where you see the beauty that comes after, hence why in the end she starts a family with Tyler and has two kids. Something beautiful for both of them after they weathered the storm and refused to give up
@livlight9762
Does anyone understand that she is talking about spirituality here? She is literally showing that everything is under permanent change and nothings lasts, we can't take family, friends or any kind of things with us to the grave...like humans age and are destined to die...she is telling you that you should save your soul and recognize the reason of this incarnation...we are here to purify our hearts and souls and don't get trapped by attachment to outer world...but also let go of all sins...it's the path to detachment and holiness...that's the reason we are alive as humans...so stop the circle of rebirth...
Do you know mata kali from indian mythology?
OM SHRI MATA KALIYAI NAMAHA
Kali slices the demons of the mind and body...any addictions & attachments...
Do no harm others but also don't attach emotional. Stay attached to mantra (god inside you)
@isaacwilliams3544
@@livlight9762 Yes!! I completely agree and It interesting how you mentioned Kali in relation to Kali uchis' stage name. A lot of Kali's music is very in tuned with spirituality
@daniela-wm5it
i think you overthinked this
@not_más
@@daniela-wm5it yeah lmao I just think it’s a reference to him blooming on flower boy. he’s literally planted as seeds and starts to grow
@imma_eatjin
literally the analysis no one knew they needed🙈that was perfect
@VannahCakesYo
i remember last year when i was bouncing around from place to place on the verge of homelessness i would cry when i listened to this song, now i have my own apartment in LA, 2 jobs, and been getting straight A's in college...... i still cry when i listen to this.
@ZanzibarWizard
Sav P props
@emmawelander5136
hero
@gabegarcia7779
I lived in LA when I was 18 for two years 2013-2014
Worked multiple jobs at the same time. Back when minimum wage was $7-9 bucks tops. Keep at it don’t give up maintain that now