In various combinations and guises, the group had already played a long time together before the "crystalization event" in July 2000 on the slopes of the famous volcano Mt. Hood. Since then they have performed for audiences of all ages and socioeconomic groups, mostly playing close to home and for many years distributing recordings like itinerant madmen, for free.
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Below the Hurricane
Blitzen Trapper Lyrics
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Hey babe, don't you know it's all the same
Heaven's right below the hurricane
Heaven's right below yeah
Touching down, I see the lights
Taxi drive through rainy nights
Finger ride on window pane
Hey babe, don't you know it's all the same
Heaven's right below the hurricane
and Hell's contained in every single flame
but Heaven's right below yeah
Driving up through trees so bare
I know you're here but I don't know where
World is wide and waiting there
Stop to rest at rivers edge
Your cigarette is burning red
And if hell's in every single flame
Then Heaven's in a hurricane
She said I think I'm still asleep at the wheel
you can say anything you want
I sense your eyes conceal the things that you steal
from the man who has let you down
She said I toss and I turn
in dreams I discern
setting shapes coming through the trees
I said your eyes may believe
but the heart will deceive
let us run while we're young and free
Blitzen Trapper's "Below the Hurricane" is a song that reflects on life's unpredictable nature. The song opens with the repeated line, "Hey babe, don't you know it's all the same," which suggests that the singer has lost hope in the possibility of things ever changing. However, the next lines of the song, "Heaven's right below the hurricane," implies that there is still hope amidst the chaos. The singer seems to know that there is always a silver lining and that the beauty of heaven can be found even in the midst of a storm.
In the second verse, the singer is physically moving, driving through the night while being driven by a taxi. The line "finger ride on window pane" is an indication of how the singer is trying to make sense of the chaos outside. The beauty of heaven is still present in the midst of a hurricane, and the singer finds pleasure in observing the storm.
The third verse sees the singer stopping to rest at the river's edge, where they share a moment with someone who is worn out by life's unpredictability. The song ends with the suggestion that they run while they're young and free, indicating that life is too short to stay stuck in one place.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey babe, don't you know it's all the same
Regardless of what we do or where we go, everything remains the same.
Hey babe, don't you know it's all the same
Nothing changes no matter how much we try or hope for it to change.
Heaven's right below the hurricane
The place where we can find peace or serenity is sometimes hidden beneath chaos or turmoil.
Heaven's right below yeah
The peaceful or perfect place is nearby; we need to look for it with an open mind and heart.
Touching down, I see the lights
The artist has arrived at a new place or landed after a journey.
Taxi drive through rainy nights
The singer is being driven through wet, dark weather by a taxi.
Finger ride on window pane
The singer is touching the glass of the window while being lost in thought.
That heaven's in a hurricane
The artist believes that the perfect or peaceful place can be found amidst chaos or turmoil.
Heaven's right below the hurricane
The place where we can find peace or serenity is sometimes hidden beneath chaos or turmoil.
and Hell's contained in every single flame
Pain or negativity can be found even in small experiences or moments.
but Heaven's right below yeah
The peaceful or perfect place is nearby; we need to look for it with an open mind and heart.
Driving up through trees so bare
The artist is driving through a barren or desolate forest.
I know you're here but I don't know where
The singer senses the presence of someone but can't figure out where exactly they are.
World is wide and waiting there
There are endless opportunities or possibilities in the world and we need to explore them.
Stop to rest at rivers edge
The singer takes a stop to relax or reflect by the side of a river.
Your cigarette is burning red
The person the artist is with is smoking a cigarette which is burning with bright color.
And if hell's in every single flame
Pain or negativity can be found even in small experiences or moments.
Then Heaven's in a hurricane
The perfect or peaceful place can be found amidst chaos or turmoil.
She said I think I'm still asleep at the wheel
The person the singer is with feels like they are not fully in control of their actions or decisions.
you can say anything you want
The person the artist is with is open to listening to anything the artist wants to say.
I sense your eyes conceal the things that you steal
The artist feels like the person is hiding things from them or taking advantage of them somehow.
from the man who has let you down
The person is feeling hurt or let down by someone they trusted or depended on.
She said I toss and I turn
The person the singer is with is having trouble sleeping or resting.
in dreams I discern
The person is trying to make sense of their thoughts or dreams.
setting shapes coming through the trees
The person is seeing shadows or figures while looking at the forest or trees.
I said your eyes may believe
The singer is reminding the person to trust their instincts or feelings.
but the heart will deceive
The singer is warning the person that their emotions or heart may mislead them sometimes.
let us run while we're young and free
The artist suggests that they should enjoy their youth and freedom while it lasts.
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Written by: Eric Earley
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