After The Hurricane
BR549 Lyrics
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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
BR549's "After The Hurricane" is a song about the aftermath of a natural disaster, where the lyrics explore the effect that such an event can have on relationships. The singer reflects on what they have lost, but instead of blaming the hurricane, they acknowledge that it was not the storm that ended their love. The rain and wind seemed to only serve as a marker of time, with the true damage coming from within - from the hopes and plans that were lost in the wake of the disaster.
The singer uses metaphors to describe the relationship, comparing it to a shelter from the storm that was once thought to be safe and warm. They also liken the aftermath of the hurricane to a way of marking time, representing how the relationship has now moved on to a new phase. The chorus repeats the line "after the hurricane" to drive home the idea that the relationship has fundamentally changed from what it once was.
This song captures the emotional toll that natural disasters can have on those who experience them firsthand, and how it can force people to confront their deepest fears and insecurities. The lyrics emphasize that even in the face of extreme conditions, it is the strength of the relationship that determines whether it will survive or crumble. Ultimately, "After The Hurricane" is a poignant reminder of the fragility of human relationships, and how they can be tested in moments of crisis.
Line by Line Meaning
After the hurricane, after the wind and rain
Reflecting on the aftermath of the storm
When we lost everything, after the hurricane
Acknowledging the devastation and loss we experienced
It was not the driving rain
Realizing that external factors were not responsible for our relationship falling apart
That let our love go down the drain
Accepting that the dissolution of our relationship was due to internal factors or our own actions
It was not the howlin' wind
Recognizing that outside circumstances did not cause our hopes and dreams to crumble
That blew away the hopes I planned
Admitting that our own mistakes and shortcomings led to the loss of our aspirations
We were sheltered from the storm
Thinking we were safe from the effects of the hurricane, whether physically or emotionally
In what we thought was safe and warm
Realizing that our sense of security was an illusion and that we were not as protected as we thought
We survived the risin' tide
Emerging from the storm and successfully navigating its challenges
But there's no place that we can hide
Acknowledging that we cannot escape the scars and damage caused by the hurricane
Things were scattered, things got tossed
Recognizing that the storm disrupted our lives and caused chaos and destruction
But that's not what we had lost
Realizing that we lost something far more significant and valuable than material possessions
It's a way of marking time
Reflecting on the experience of the hurricane as a milestone or marker in our lives
To fit the reason to the rhyme
Using the storm as a metaphor for the ups and downs of life and the need to find meaning in difficult experiences
After the hurricane, after the wind and rain
Continuing to reflect on the aftermath of the storm and its impact on our lives
When we lost everything, after the hurricane
Reiterating that the hurricane resulted in significant loss and upheaval
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