The Storm
Amber Maya Lyrics
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Can feel it rolling in, there's no running now
When the storm comes down
When the storm comes down
Mercy won't echo here
Mercy won't sound
But will you wait for me, on the other side
Feel the rain, beating on our backs
There was never a moment to, turn back
When the storm comes down
When the storm comes down
Mercy won't echo here
Mercy won't sound
But will you wait for me, on the other side
Will you wait for me, through all the nights
Hear the thunder louder now, that deafening sound
Just a litre longer and, we'll be homeward bound
When the storm came down
When the storm came down
Say you'll wait for me, on the other side
Say you'll wait for me, through all the nights
The lyrics to The Storm by Amber Maya are about facing difficult and challenging times, symbolized by a storm. The first line of the song, "Here come the clouds, from all around," sets the scene for the listener to imagine the skies turning dark as a storm approaches. It is clear in the second line, "Can feel it rolling in, there's no running now," that there is no escaping the inevitable challenge that is coming.
As the storm arrives, the singer asks if the listener will wait for her on the other side, even when mercy is hard to find during the storm. The words "Mercy won't echo here, Mercy won't sound" suggest that this is a moment for perseverance and strength, as the mercy of others may not be available.
Amber Maya then describes the sensation of being soaked by the rain, and how there is no going back once the storm has started. The thunder grows louder in the chorus, and it seems as though the storm may never end. However, the listener is asked to stay strong and wait for her, even when the nights seem endless.
The final lines of the chorus, "Say you'll wait for me, on the other side, Say you'll wait for me, through all the nights," give the song a hopeful ending. Despite the storm, the singer anticipates a brighter future on the other side, and the listener can join her in looking forward to a time when the skies are clear once again.
Line by Line Meaning
Here come the clouds, from all around
The dark clouds are gathering from all directions, indicating a bad weather ahead.
Can feel it rolling in, there's no running now
The singer can sense the approaching storm and there's no escaping from it.
When the storm comes down
Referring to the imminent storm and its power.
Mercy won't echo here
Mercy or compassion won't be present during the storm and its aftermath.
Mercy won't sound
The same as above - mercy won't be heard or felt in this situation.
But will you wait for me, on the other side
Asking someone to wait for the singer, possibly after the storm has passed.
Will you wait for me, through all the nights
The singer wants to know if the other person will be there for them during the hard times after the storm.
Feel the rain, beating on our backs
Describing the rain falling heavily on the artist's back, emphasizing its force and intensity.
There was never a moment to, turn back
The artist didn't have an opportunity to avoid the storm - they had to face it head-on.
Hear the thunder louder now, that deafening sound
The thunder is getting louder and more intense, making a deafening noise.
Just a litre longer and, we'll be homeward bound
They are almost done, and will soon be able to get home safely.
Say you'll wait for me, on the other side
A plea to the other person to stay by the artist's side, possibly after the storm.
Say you'll wait for me, through all the nights
Rephrasing the above line, emphasizing the singer's need for support through tough times.
Contributed by Kayla G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.