Stormy May Day
AC/DC Lyrics


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The storm is raging,
Winds are howling,
The water's calling, rescue you,
A flash of lightning,
At times a frightening,
A wind is coming, and the sun don't shine,

Rainy day, May day,
May day, stormy rain day,
Rain day, May day,
May day, stormy rain day,
Stormy May day,

The sky is darkening,
The dogs are barking,
A call for help you hope they get you through,
A clap of thunder,
A split us under,
The people running, and the moon doth rise,

Rain day, May day,
May day, stormy rain day,




Rain day, May day, rain day, stormy May day,
Rain day, May day, rain day, stormy May day

Overall Meaning

"Stormy May Day" is a song by the rock band AC/DC, and it tells the story of a particularly severe storm hitting the area. The song is filled with vivid and emotive lyrics that bring the storm to life, notably, "The storm is raging, winds are howling, the water's calling to rescue you." The lyrics paint a picture of a storm that is not only dangerous but terrifying, with the thunder and lightning adding to the already hostile atmosphere.


The second verse of the song describes the storm's impact on the local area. The dogs are barking, a call for help is issued, and there is a sense of impending doom, which is heightened by the arrival of the moon. The song's overall message is one of apprehension and the feeling of powerlessness that comes from being at the mercy of nature.


Overall, "Stormy May Day" is a powerful and emotive song, and the lyrics are a key part of its success. By painting a vivid picture of the storm, they bring the listener right into the heart of the action.


Line by Line Meaning

The storm is raging,
There is a fierce storm going on.


Winds are howling,
The wind is making howling sounds.


The water's calling, rescue you,
The water is calling for help and trying to drown you.


A flash of lightning,
There is a sudden, bright flash of lightning.


At times a frightening,
The lightning can be scary at times.


A wind is coming, and the sun don't shine,
The wind is starting to blow and the sun is not visible.


Rainy day, May day,
It's a rainy day in May.


May day, stormy rain day,
It's a stormy day with heavy rain.


Rain day, May day,
It's a day of rain in May.


May day, stormy rain day,
It's a day with a storm and heavy rain in May.


Stormy May day,
It's a day in May with a bad storm.


The sky is darkening,
The sky is getting darker.


The dogs are barking,
The dogs are making noise.


A call for help you hope they get you through,
You are calling for help and hoping someone will rescue you.


A clap of thunder,
There is a sudden, loud clap of thunder.


A split us under,
There is a split in the ground beneath you.


The people running, and the moon doth rise,
People are running away and the moon is visible in the sky.


Rain day, May day,
It's a day of rain in May.


May day, stormy rain day,
It's a day with a storm and heavy rain in May.


Rain day, May day, rain day, stormy May day,
It's a day of rain and storm in May.


Rain day, May day, rain day, stormy May day,
It's a day of rain and storm in May.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANGUS MCKINNON YOUNG, MALCOLM MITCHELL YOUNG

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