Hurricane
Bush Lyrics


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Skies ripped open by the sun :: Daylight comes but not soon enough
I speed down your track in search of you :: Strapped to the back of what we do
Anaesthetise these troubled nerves over to you to make it work
Agents of change set headfires :: I'd rather starve than fake alive

Lost to the cities of the night :: Lost in the world of make it right
Heartbreak :: heartbreaking :: Novocaine won't help the pain
I'm out of control - I'm in a hurricane - Head and heart have broken down
Out of control I'm in a hurricane :: Hurricane...

Win some ground but lose you :: It's never explained how to make it through
No rope no cash - no serpentine :: All love buried on a bonfire
Heartbreak :: Heartbreaking :: Novocaine won't help the pain
I'm out of control - I'm in a hurricane :: Head and heart have broken down

Hurricane :: Good to see you follow :: Good to see you come again




Hurricane... :: Miles of water :: Hurricane :: Miles of water
Out of control - I'm in a hurricane...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bush's song "Hurricane" seem to be a reflection of the chaotic nature of life, with the metaphorical hurricane representing the turmoil and confusion that can arise at any moment. The opening lines, "Skies ripped open by the sun :: Daylight comes but not soon enough," suggest a sense of urgency and desperation to find a way out of the storm. The singer is searching for something or someone, represented by the line "I speed down your track in search of you :: Strapped to the back of what we do."


The next lines, "Anaesthetise these troubled nerves over to you to make it work :: Agents of change set headfires :: I'd rather starve than fake alive," suggest a struggle to cope with the stresses of life, and a willingness to make sacrifices to achieve some sense of stability. The idea of "anaesthetising" one's nerves suggests a desire to numb oneself to the pain and chaos of the world, but the singer ultimately rejects this idea, stating that they would "rather starve than fake alive."


The chorus repeats the idea that the singer is out of control and caught in the midst of a hurricane. The lines "Heartbreak :: heartbreaking :: Novocaine won't help the pain" suggest that the turmoil is emotional in nature, and cannot simply be numbed or ignored. The repeated use of the word "hurricane" emphasizes the idea that this is an ongoing struggle, and that the singer is trapped in a cycle of chaos and confusion. Overall, the lyrics of "Hurricane" convey a sense of powerlessness in the face of life's unpredictability, but also a refusal to give up or give in to despair.


Line by Line Meaning

Skies ripped open by the sun
Daylight comes but not soon enough


I speed down your track in search of you
Strapped to the back of what we do


Anaesthetise these troubled nerves over to you to make it work
Give up control over our fears to make things work


Agents of change set headfires
Creating change through destruction


I'd rather starve than fake alive
I'd rather die than live a lie


Lost to the cities of the night
Lost in the darkness of a corrupted society


Heartbreak :: heartbreaking :: Novocaine won't help the pain
The pain of heartbreak cannot be numbed


I'm out of control - I'm in a hurricane - Head and heart have broken down
Feeling completely out of control and overwhelmed


Win some ground but lose you
Achieving success but losing what really matters


No rope no cash - no serpentine
Without resources or a clear path


All love buried on a bonfire
Destroying love and relationships


Hurricane :: Good to see you follow :: Good to see you come again
The destructive forces of the hurricane are back


Hurricane... :: Miles of water :: Hurricane :: Miles of water
The hurricane brings endless destruction


Out of control - I'm in a hurricane...
Continuing to feel overwhelmed and powerless




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Written by: GAVIN ROSSDALE

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