Thunderstorm
Åskväder Lyrics
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No one ever heard your point of view
All your fears left it hanging time went slow and all went quiet what did they do
To start to talk at last a breath you drew
In the pitch black night
you're a thunderstorm
You light the path and lead the way
You broke the skies
Don't hear them out they've had their say
The abuse was repeated life was like
it used to be when time runs by
No one knew there's m
ore than meets the eye
As they forced you to be there all you could imaging was another lie
Waiting for it left the tears to dry
The lyrics of Åskväder's song "Thunderstorm" convey a sense of isolation and vulnerability in the face of criticism and abuse from others. The opening lines describe a conversation where the singer's voice was ignored, suggesting a lack of understanding and empathy from those around them. This silence further intensifies their fears and anxieties, causing time to feel slow and everything to become quiet.
Amidst this darkness and silence, the lyrics compare the singer to a thunderstorm. This metaphor implies that despite their vulnerability, they possess a powerful and illuminating presence. They are the ones who light the path and lead the way, breaking through the metaphorical skies and refusing to conform to the expectations or demands of others.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's refusal to listen to others who have already had their say. They have endured repeated abuse, causing their life to remain stagnant and unchanged. However, there is a realization that there is more to their situation than meets the eye. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been coerced into being present in a toxic environment, where they can only envision more lies and deceit.
The closing lines indicate that the singer is waiting for something, perhaps a moment of clarity or resolution, that will allow their tears to dry. This waiting implies a sense of hope and determination to move beyond the pain and emerge stronger from the storm they find themselves in.
Overall, "Thunderstorm" speaks to the perseverance and resilience of an individual who refuses to be silenced or defeated by the negativity and mistreatment they face. It emphasizes the importance of finding inner strength and staying true to oneself, even in the midst of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
The conversation that stated no one in the room was going to see it through
The discussion made it evident that no one in the room was committed to resolving the issue till the end.
No one ever heard your point of view
Your perspective was never acknowledged or taken into consideration by anyone around you.
All your fears left it hanging time went slow and all went quiet what did they do
The weight of your fears made the situation feel elongated, time seemed to stand still, and everything became silent. It left you wondering what actions were taken by others.
To start to talk at last a breath you drew
Finally, after a long pause, you mustered the courage to speak up.
In the pitch black night
Metaphorically, you were in a state of darkness and uncertainty.
you're a thunderstorm
You possess an unstoppable force within you, just like a raging thunderstorm.
You light the path and lead the way
Your strength and determination illuminate the way forward, becoming a guiding force for others.
You broke the skies and will not reform
You shattered the barriers and limitations holding you back, and you refuse to go back to being constrained.
Don't hear them out they've had their say
You shouldn't pay attention to what they have to say anymore, as they have already expressed their opinions.
The abuse was repeated life was like it used to be when time runs by
The cycle of abuse kept repeating, making life feel stagnant and unchanged as time continued to pass.
No one knew there's more than meets the eye
Others failed to realize that there was a deeper and more complex reality than what initially appeared.
As they forced you to be there all you could imagine was another lie
While being forced to stay in that situation, all you could envision were more deceitful actions.
Waiting for it left the tears to dry
The anticipation of better things to come gave you hope, allowing your tears to gradually fade away.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Staffan Persson, Jon Solheim, Martin Gut
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