Storm
Ciara Newell Lyrics
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Revolving doors, just as another empty cab passes by
Seems like I need this, singing the blues
It feels as worthy as two left shoes on my feet
I'm moving faster than
My heart is in a city that don't ever sleep
I won't even start to try
There's no meaning to the dreams you keep
You're as far away as the stars at tonight
When you feel like walking out in your life
Let it rain right down, let it soak through your skin
Let it rain, like the storm within
Let it rain down on me
Let it fall and wash over me
Let it sink a little deeper
Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain
Under the streetlight
The pavement gleams just like diamonds
And nothing seems that strange
Till I see my face in the reflection
Until I see my face, oh oh
Is in a city that don't ever sleep
I won't even start to try
There's no meaning to the dreams you keep
You're as far away as the stars at tonight
When you feel like walking out in your life
Let it rain right down, let it soak through your skin
Let it rain, like the storm within
Let it fall down, let it pour
Let it soak through, let it wash over
Let it fall down, let it pour
You're as far away as the stars at tonight
When you feel like walking out in your life
Let it rain right down, let it soak through your skin
Let it rain, like the storm within
Let it rain down on me
Let it fall and wash over me
Let it sink a little deeper
Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain
The lyrics to Ciara Newell's song Storm convey a feeling of being lost and disconnected, in a city that never sleeps. The imagery of the "revolving doors" and "empty cab passes by" evoke a sense of transience and movement. The singer is seemingly resigned to their fate, singing "Seems like I need this, singing the blues, it feels as worthy as two left shoes on my feet". The repetition of the line "I won't even start to try" indicates a sense of defeat or futility.
The chorus of the song urges the listener to let the rain fall down and soak through their skin, like the storm within. This can be interpreted as a call to confront one's inner turmoil and emotions, to let them wash over and perhaps even cleanse them. The line "You're as far away as the stars at tonight" suggests a feeling of distance or separation from someone or something important. Overall, the lyrics to Storm convey a sense of melancholy and yearning for something just out of reach.
Line by Line Meaning
Unrevelation, minutes before I push my life through
I'm on the edge of something big, yet I'm not quite sure what it is I'm about to do.
Revolving doors, just as another empty cab passes by
I feel stuck and unsure of where to turn next, just as life keeps moving forward around me.
Seems like I need this, singing the blues
Despite the feelings of uncertainty and instability, I know deep down that this is where I'm supposed to be, even if it's not easy.
It feels as worthy as two left shoes on my feet
This journey is uncomfortable and awkward, but I know I need to keep going anyway because it's important to me.
I'm moving faster than
I'm pushing myself harder and harder, despite the challenges I'm facing.
My heart is in a city that don't ever sleep
My mind is consumed with thoughts of a place that is alive and constantly moving, just like I am.
I won't even start to try
I know that some things are beyond my control, so I'm not going to waste my energy trying to fix them.
There's no meaning to the dreams you keep
Sometimes, the things we hope and wish for don't come to fruition, and we're left feeling empty and uncertain.
You're as far away as the stars at tonight
I feel distance and separation from someone or something that I once felt close to.
When you feel like walking out in your life
When things feel hard and overwhelming, it's easy to want to give up and walk away.
Let it rain right down, let it soak through your skin
Sometimes, we need to let the pain and discomfort wash over us in order to move forward and grow.
Let it fall down, let it pour
We need to embrace the struggles and hardships that come our way, even if it means feeling like we're drowning for a little while.
Let it fall and wash over me
I'm ready to accept whatever comes my way, even if it's difficult or uncomfortable.
Let it sink a little deeper
I know that in order to grow and learn, I need to let myself feel everything - even the difficult things - deeply.
Under the streetlight
Life can seem a bit brighter and clearer when we step out into the light and confront our challenges head-on.
The pavement gleams just like diamonds
Even the ordinary things can seem beautiful and magical when we choose to look at them in a different light.
And nothing seems that strange
When we're open to new experiences and possibilities, even the things that once seemed foreign or strange can feel familiar and comforting.
Till I see my face in the reflection
Sometimes, it's in moments of quiet reflection that we're able to see ourselves clearly and confront the things we've been avoiding.
Until I see my face, oh oh
Only by fully accepting and embracing ourselves can we move forward and grow.
Contributed by Penelope J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.