Stormy Weather
• The Kooks Lyrics

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You sat like stormy weather from my window sill
You ain't, yeah, you ain't so clever
You got it all made up

But it feels like love, love, love
Oh, yes, it feels like touch, touch, touch

I sit around to pass the time

I try to get it off my mind
And I live in a world oh-so-small
That I can't get around at all

And it feels like love, love, love
Oh, yes, it feels like touch, touch, touch

What did I say?
What did I say?
What did I say?
Oh, I didn't mean it
What did I do
Oh, to hurt you?
I didn't mean it
Oh, oh, I didn't mean it!

I'm not saying it's all made up
There's people there to calm your head
But I'll sing out another song
Won't kill that, so beautiful

So it feels like love, love, love
Oh, yes, it feels like touch, touch, touch

What did I say?
What did I say?
What did I say?
Oh, I didn't mean it
What did I do
Oh, to hurt you?
What did I do?
I didn't mean it
Oh, oh, I didn't mean it!

And it feels like love, love, love,
Yes, it feels like touch, touch, touch

Yes, it feels like love, love, love
Yes, it feels like touch, touch, touch

Oh, yes, it feels like love, love, love
Oh, yes, it feels like touch, touch, touch

Oh, yes, it feels like love, love, love
Oh, yes, it feels like love, love, love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Stormy Weather" by The Kooks is about a person who is feeling trapped and unable to move on from a past love. The person is sitting by their window, watching the stormy weather and feeling the weight of their memories. They acknowledge that their ex-partner is not all they seemed to be, but the love they experienced still feels real and intense. The singer is stuck in a small world and can't really escape their feelings or the memories of their past relationship. They feel regret and wonder what they did wrong to hurt their ex-partner, while also admitting that they didn't mean it. The singer is trying to cope with their emotions and would rather write songs than face reality.

The repetition of "feels like love" and "feels like touch" highlights the intensity of the emotions the singer is experiencing. The song's melancholic and reflective melody pairs perfectly with the introspective lyrics, making it an emotive ballad that portrays a relatable situation for many people who are still hung up on past relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

You sat like stormy weather from my window sill
You were a dark and turbulent presence that lingered in my life, much like a storm that brews outside my window.

You ain't, yeah, you ain't so clever
You lack wisdom and intelligence, as evidenced by your actions and behavior.

You got it all made up
You have fabricated a persona or story that is not entirely truthful or authentic.

But it feels like love, love, love
Despite potential flaws or shortcomings, the intense emotions present feel like true love.

Oh, yes, it feels like touch, touch, touch
The intimacy experienced is physical and emotional, evoking sensations of touch.

I sit around to pass the time
I am idle and unoccupied, merely filling time without purpose or intention.

I try to get it off my mind
I make attempts to distract myself and forget about the stormy presence in my life.

And I live in a world oh-so-small
My world or perspective is limited and narrow, leaving little room for growth or exploration.

That I can't get around at all
The stormy presence in my life has prevented me from making progress or changing my circumstances.

What did I say?
I am questioning my own words and potential impact in the situation.

What did I do
I am questioning my own actions and potential harm caused in the situation.

Oh, I didn't mean it
I am expressing regret for my words or actions, clarifying that I did not intend harm or negativity.

I'm not saying it's all made up
Although there is fabrication or inauthenticity present, I am not claiming that the stormy presence is entirely false.

There's people there to calm your head
There are other individuals present who can provide support and ease emotional turmoil.

But I'll sing out another song
I will use music as a form of expression and potentially find solace or healing through it.

Won't kill that, so beautiful
I refuse to let the stormy presence take away the beauty and positivity present in other areas of my life.

Yes, it feels like love, love, love
Continuing to emphasize the intense emotions present that feel like genuine love.

Yes, it feels like touch, touch, touch
Restating the physical and emotional intimacy experienced in the situation.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: LUKE PRITCHARD

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