After The Hurricane
BR5-49 Lyrics


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After the hurricane, after the wind and rain

When we lost everything, after the hurricane


It was not the driving rain

That let our love go down the drain

It was not the howlin' wind

That blew away the hopes I planned


After the hurricane, after the wind and rain

When we lost everything, after the hurricane


We were sheltered from the storm

In what we thought was safe and warm

We survived the risin' tide

But there's no place that we can hide


After the hurricane, after the wind and rain

When we lost everything, after the hurricane


Things were scattered, things got tossed

But that's not what we had lost

It's a way of marking time

To fit the reason to the rhyme



After the hurricane, after the wind and rain

When we lost everything, after the hurricane


After the hurricane, after the wind and rain





When we lost everything, after the hurricane

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "After The Hurricane" by BR5-49 describe the aftermath of a storm, using its destructive force as a metaphor for the breakdown of a relationship. The singer sings from a place of reflection following the events, acknowledging that it wasn't the physical damage caused by the hurricane that caused the end of the relationship, but rather the emotional turmoil and conflict that it brought to light. The opening lines suggest a sense of loss and devastation, with the repetition of "after the hurricane" emphasizing the weight of the event. The second verse suggests that the couple felt a false sense of security and stability in their relationship prior to the storm, but that the experience of weathering it together ultimately revealed the cracks beneath the surface. Despite the chaos around them, the couple "survived the rising tide," but couldn't withstand the impact of the disaster on their relationship.


The final verse is particularly poignant, as the singer acknowledges that while physical possessions were lost or scattered, it's the intangible loss of love and connection that really matters. The line "it's a way of marking time, to fit the reason to the rhyme" suggests that the experience of the hurricane created a sense of time passing and a need for closure or understanding, even as the singer's emotions remain raw.


Overall, "After The Hurricane" is a powerful song that uses the devastation of a natural disaster to explore the aftermath of a failed relationship. The lyrics are thoughtful and moving, with a sense of emotional honesty that resonates with listeners.


Line by Line Meaning

After the hurricane, after the wind and rain
Reflecting on the aftermath of the hurricane and the destruction it caused


When we lost everything, after the hurricane
Acknowledging the devastating loss that occurred after the hurricane had passed


It was not the driving rain
Realizing that the rain wasn't the cause of the damage but rather something else


That let our love go down the drain
Feeling the weight of the relationship falling apart and accepting that it wasn't caused by the elements


It was not the howlin' wind
Understanding that the wind wasn't the root cause of the problems that arose


That blew away the hopes I planned
Feeling the disappointment and loss of plans that were destroyed by the hurricane


We were sheltered from the storm
Feeling protected and secure before the true extent of the hurricane's destruction was revealed


In what we thought was safe and warm
Feeling comfortable and content in a situation that ultimately proved to not be safe or secure enough


We survived the risin' tide
Acknowledging that they made it through the worst of the hurricane, but still with significant loss


But there's no place that we can hide
Accepting that the damage of the hurricane cannot be avoided or ignored


Things were scattered, things got tossed
Noticing the chaotic aftermath of the hurricane's destruction


But that's not what we had lost
Feeling a deeper loss than just physical possessions


It's a way of marking time
Utilizing the hurricane as a way of measuring the passage of time and significant events


To fit the reason to the rhyme
Making sense of the events that happened and trying to understand why they occurred




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen, Jazmine Sullivan

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