Through the Storm
Charles Bradley feat Menahan Street Band Lyrics


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[Chorus]
I thank you
For helping me through the storm
I thank you
For helping me carry on through the storm

It’s been a long time coming
And the world keep turning round… through the storm
When the world give you love
It’s turn for love
It fills your soul

[Chorus]

Day after day
Week after week
Month after month
Turn into a year

[Chorus]

I’ve been through so many changes
But somehow I hold on
I don’t know where
Don’t know where to go
But I’mma keep holding on, baby

Day after day
Week after week
Month after month
Turn into a year

I thank you
I’m gonna keep on holding on
I, I’m gonna keep on holding on to my chance
Oh!

[Chorus]

I thank you
Oh baby
I, I really thank you
Come on darling
I thank you
I thank you




For your love that you given me
The whole time

Overall Meaning

“Through the Storm” is a soulful track by Charles Bradley that talks about the struggles of life that every person goes through. The song is about how grateful he is for the people who have helped him through his problems and hardships. The chorus that repeats throughout the song, “I thank you for helping me through the storm, for helping me carry on through the storm,” showcases the gratitude he feels towards those who have helped him.


Bradley talks about how it’s been a long time coming and how the world keeps turning round through the storm, implying that life keeps moving forward even when there are obstacles in the way. He also mentions how when the world gives you love, it fills your soul, highlighting the importance of love and compassion in life. The repeated references to days, weeks, and months turning into a year showcases how time flies by so quickly, and it’s important to hold onto those who have helped you through it all.


The song also talks about his own experiences of going through many changes and not knowing where to go but still holding on. Charles Bradley sings about continuing to hold on and how he’s going to keep holding onto his chance. The song concludes with Bradley thanking the person who has given him their love throughout the whole time.


Line by Line Meaning

I thank you
Expressing gratitude to a person or higher power for their help or support.


For helping me through the storm
Thankful for assistance in overcoming a difficult situation or obstacle in life.


For helping me carry on through the storm
Grateful for guidance and motivation to persevere through trials and hardships.


It’s been a long time coming
The challenging circumstances have been ongoing for a significant period of time.


And the world keep turning round… through the storm
Despite the struggles faced, life continues to move forward and change.


When the world give you love
Receiving care and compassion from others around you.


It’s turn for love
Acknowledging the importance of reciprocating love and kindness to others.


It fills your soul
Love and compassion positively impact and fulfill one's emotional state.


Day after day Week after week Month after month Turn into a year
The passage of time without resolution or improvement can be disheartening and frustrating.


I’ve been through so many changes But somehow I hold on
Despite facing multiple difficulties and transformations, perseverance and resilience keep the individual going.


I don’t know where Don’t know where to go But I’mma keep holding on, baby
Uncertainty and confusion about the future path, but remaining steadfast in determination and positivity.


I’m gonna keep on holding on I, I’m gonna keep on holding on to my chance
Continuing to hang onto hope and opportunities for improvement and success.


Oh!
Exclamation of enthusiasm and energy.


Oh baby I, I really thank you Come on darling I thank you
Emphasizing heartfelt appreciation and gratitude towards the individual or higher power who aided in the individual's journey.


For your love that you given me The whole time
Recalling the consistent presence of support and compassion from the recipient of gratitude throughout the entire hardship.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: DAVID ANTHONY GUY, CHARLES BRADLEY, THOMAS R. BRENNECK, HOMER STEINWEISS, LEON MICHELS, NICK MOVSHON

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Comments from YouTube:

G Force 27

Sheesh, I discovered this guy today...wow, what a gift--and I don't just mean his voice, I mean I feel like I've been given a gift hearing these songs and watching some live performances. It just doesn't get realer than this.

Antony Franco

he's truly one of the most genuine, beautiful and honest people to have ever walked this earth--a modern-day saint in my opinion. He went through so much sorrow, heartache, and pain but never let it make him a bitter person. He just kept loving and kept giving.

Pam Lujan

I know me to I found him on soundcloud and fell in love!

G Force 27

Ha, we have the same 80's musical tastes--for me you'd have to add Joy Division, the Ramones, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, etc., as well as a whole bunch of second wave ska. I've always loved Soul and Motown as well. And, since I discovered Charles, I've been doing the same thing--shakin' my booty and crying! What's with all the crying around this guy?! Everywhere I go where people are talking about him or reviewing  a live show, people talk about getting really emotional. He's  just something special. He leaves it all out on the floor and connects with the audience in a way that is really, really, real. He is the absolute antidote to all the bullsh*t music out there--and he makes me happy to boot, what could be better than that? Oh yeah, and the band is also smokin'. For a bunch of dudes that look like they just started shaving last year, they've got the groove deep down in the pocket!

lollofunky

I thank you for the great music Charles!! Forever grateful for what you left us!!

MrReillac

wow this actually brought tears ( small ones im a man!) but how heartfelt is this song , so close seeing him perform but sadly he passed . What an addition to the soul greats this man has become.

Katiebean

Who cares how everyone got here as long as they did? This song is a blessing, thank you mr Bradley

Mark Gurdus

You are so correct!!! First day outside at a bbq dinner me and my wife in backyard chillin.

Rustin Cohle

It’s ridiculous, how many great songs are packed into Bradley’s records. ❤️

BaKa_1983_

Thank you Charles, your healing words is what this earth needs.

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