The Storm Is over Now
Celine Dion & R. Kelly Lyrics


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I was in a tunnel
And couldn't see the light
And whenever I'd look up
I couldn't see the sky
Sometimes when I'm standin'
It seems like I done walked for miles
And my heart could be cryin'
Dead in the middle of a smile

But then I climbed the hills
And saw the mountains
I hollered help 'cause I was lost
Then I felt the strong wind
Heard a small voice sayin'

The storm is over
(The storm is over now)
And I can see the sunshine
(Somewhere beyond the clouds)
I feel Heaven, yeah
(Heaven is over me)
Come on and set me free, whoa

Now in the midst of my battle
All hope was gone
Downtown in a rushed crowd
And felt all alone
And every now and then
I felt like I would lose my mind
I've been racin' for years
And still no finish line, oh

But then I climbed the hills
And saw the mountains (mountains)
I hollered help 'cause I was lost
Then I felt the strong wind
And then a small voice sayin'

The storm is over
(The storm is over now)
And I can see the sunshine
(Somewhere beyond the clouds)
I can feel Heaven, yeah
(Heaven is over me)
Come on and set me free

Somehow my beginning stepped right in (right in)
Then faith became my friend (my friend)
And now I can depend
On the voices of the wind
When it's sayin' (sayin')

The storm is over
(The storm is over now)
And I can see the sunshine
(Somewhere beyond the clouds)
I can feel Heaven, yeah
(Heaven is over me)

Won't you come and set me free
Won't you set me free

The storm is over
(The storm is over now)
And I can see the sunshine
(Somewhere beyond the clouds)
I can feel Heaven, yeah
(Heaven is over me)
Won't you come and set me free, yeah yeah
Won't you come and set me free, hey

(It's like) It's like, I can see the light, shinin'!
Somewhere beyond the clouds
It's like, I can see the light, shinin'!
Take it down, down
Down on me, looks like, I can see the light, shinin'!
Fear is going, the world's turnin'
The clouds movin, the sun shinin'
(If that guy can see the light, shine it!)
The rain is gone, I made it home
Rainbow, pot of gold

(The storm is over now)
I'm tellin' you I could see the light
(Somewhere beyond the clouds)
I can feel Heaven over me, yeah
(Heaven is over me)

Come and set me free
Come and set me free
Won't you come and set me free, yeah




(The storm is over now)
(Somewhere beyond the clouds)

Overall Meaning

The song “The Storm Is Over Now” by Celine Dion and R. Kelly is an inspiring and uplifting song about overcoming difficulties and rising above life’s challenges. The lyrics describe the experiences of a person who has gone through a difficult time and was lost in the darkness but found a way to climb up the hills and see the mountains. The person heard a small voice saying that the storm is over, and they can see the sunshine and feel heaven over them. The chorus repeats that sentiment, asking to be set free and celebrating the end of the storm.


The song is a metaphor for life itself, which can be full of challenges and obstacles. Sometimes, it feels like we are lost in the darkness, and we cannot find a way out. However, the song reminds us that we can overcome difficult times and find our way out of the storm. It is a message of hope and encouragement to keep going, even when things seem impossible.


Overall, “The Storm Is Over Now” is a powerful and emotional song that uplifts the spirit and encourages people to keep going, no matter how difficult life may be.


Line by Line Meaning

I was in a tunnel
I was in a dark and difficult place in life


And couldn't see the light
I was unable to find hope or positivity


And whenever I'd look up
Even when I tried to see the good in life


I couldn't see the sky
I still couldn't find any beauty or happiness


Sometimes when I'm standin'
At times when I thought I was strong


It seems like I done walked for miles
Life still felt like a long and exhausting journey


And my heart could be cryin'
I may have been burdened with sorrow or pain


Dead in the middle of a smile
Despite appearing to be happy, I was really struggling inside


But then I climbed the hills
Eventually, I was able to overcome my struggles


And saw the mountains
I was able to see the larger picture of life


I hollered help 'cause I was lost
I reached out for help when I needed it


Then I felt the strong wind
I was empowered by the strength of the situation


Heard a small voice sayin'
I was inspired by a positive message


The storm is over
My difficulties have passed


(The storm is over now)
My troubles are behind me


And I can see the sunshine
I'm able to find hope and positivity


(Somewhere beyond the clouds)
It's possible to see the good in life even when things are tough


I feel Heaven, yeah
I'm filled with joy and peace


(Heaven is over me)
I feel blessed and supported


Come on and set me free, whoa
I am ready to move on and find a sense of freedom


Now in the midst of my battle
During the toughest times in my life


All hope was gone
I felt like there was no way out of my troubles


Downtown in a rushed crowd
Surrounded by people but still feeling alone


And felt all alone
I was emotionally isolated


And every now and then
At times in my life


I felt like I would lose my mind
I was overwhelmed and stressed


I've been racin' for years
I've been struggling for a long time


And still no finish line, oh
And I still haven't found a resolution to my problems


Somehow my beginning stepped right in (right in)
Suddenly, a new opportunity or perspective presented itself


Then faith became my friend (my friend)
I found comfort and strength in my beliefs


And now I can depend
I am able to rely on something or someone for support


On the voices of the wind
I am guided by a sense of spirituality or intuition


When it's sayin' (sayin')
When I hear that positive message


Won't you set me free
I'm asking for help to escape my troubles


(It's like) It's like, I can see the light, shinin'!
It's as if I've finally found hope and positivity


Take it down, down
Take down my burdens and troubles


Fear is going, the world's turnin'
I am letting go of my fears and things are looking up


The clouds movin, the sun shinin'
I am able to see the good in life even when things are tough


(If that guy can see the light, shine it!)
If others are able to find hope and positivity, I can too


The rain is gone, I made it home
I have overcome my struggles and returned to a sense of peace


Rainbow, pot of gold
I am finally able to find the beauty in life and reap the rewards of my hard work


Won't you come and set me free
I am asking for help from others to overcome my troubles


(The storm is over now)
My troubles are behind me


(Somewhere beyond the clouds)
It's possible to find hope and positivity even in the tough times




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@boetafrica139

I was in a tunnel
And couldn't see the light
And whenever I'd look up
I couldn't see the sky
Sometimes when I'm standin'
It seems like I done walked for miles
And my heart could be cryin'
Dead in the middle of a smile

But then I climbed the hills
And saw the mountains
I hollered help 'cause I was lost
Then I felt the strong wind
Heard a small voice sayin'

The storm is over
(The storm is over now)
And I can see the sunshine
(Somewhere beyond the clouds)
I feel Heaven, yeah
(Heaven is over me)
Come on and set me free, whoa

Now in the midst of my battle
All hope was gone
Downtown in a rushed crowd
And felt all alone
And every now and then
I felt like I would lose my mind
I've been racin' for years
And still no finish line, oh

But then I climbed the hills
And saw the mountains (Mountains)
I hollered help 'cause I was lost
Then I felt the strong wind
And then a small voice sayin'

The storm is over
(The storm is over now)
And I can see the sunshine
(Somewhere beyond the clouds)
I can feel Heaven, yeah
(Heaven is over me)

Come on and set me free

Somehow my beginning stepped right in (Right in)
Then faith became my friend (My friend)
And now I can depend
On the voices of the wind
When it's sayin' (Sayin')

The storm is over
(The storm is over now)
And I can see the sunshine
(Somewhere beyond the clouds)
I can feel Heaven, yeah
(Heaven is over me)

Won't you come and set me free
Won't you set me free

The storm is over
(The storm is over now)
And I can see the sunshine
(Somewhere beyond the clouds)
I can feel Heaven, yeah
(Heaven is over me)
Won't you come and set me free



All comments from YouTube:

@collinsmulongesa55

Great song...priceless, timeless, precious, ageless. This is 2023, still as fresh as when it was done. Lusaka, Zambia!

@mbongedavison3719

2023❤zambia 🇿🇲 ndola ❤❤❤❤

@kapalamalinga3953

2023, Lusaka Zambia 🇿🇲😊

@angelagiv2426

A genius singer, a genius songwriter, he wrote and composed for a lot of singers and his voice is simply a walking talent ❤️ I don't understand how they say Kanye West is a genius? Like what are you deaf, do you have hearing difficulties? For those who need to be awarded a degree of musical and vocal genius R.Kelly thats it! There has not yet been one with such a talented voice and genius songwriting, the world is screwed up giving titles to people who don't deserve them!

@mariusabessolo5820

Heard of Michael Jackson who could do it all if you had dancing but R.Kelly is no slouch.

@maryhope4196

Yer. R. Kelly has a great talent. May God give him another chance to use it, this time for building the Kingdom of God absolutely. In Jesus's Mighty Name. Amen.

@belleg1980

This song! This version of this song has gotten me through so much! Kells has truly been a part of my life's playlist

@geminig54

Right now I am going through pneumonia this song encourages me to fight hard to beat it.

@tyjuanbush6243

my gma going through the same… you GOT IT PUSH THOUGHT IT!

@jodflint

You've got this !!

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