The Storm
Dave Hosking Lyrics
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Cause my friend, how do you roll?
Where do you come from, where do you go?
'Cause I can see it in your hands
That you're not a fighter, but you've had your dance before.
So you'll keep the world at bay, keep your secrets and your scars.
But you've been weathering the storm
'Cause it won't wait for you, because it waits for no one.
'Cause we are the fugitives, and we'll keep running for our lives.
'Cause 1 nor 100 men, could keep us from clinging to our pride
'Cause it's been blowing hard, and it'll wait for no one.
Oh and I'm not leaving nothing to the grave
We'll keep running with the masses, just to show them the way.
The lyrics in Dave Hosking's song "The Storm" convey a deep understanding of the struggles and challenges that individuals face while navigating through life. From the opening lines of the song, there is an invitation to introspection as the singer asks how his friend rolls and where they come from. He observes that his friend, though not a fighter, has encountered difficulties in life before, and has weathered the storm. Against the backdrop of a hard-blowing storm, the singer suggests that keeping secrets and scars are coping mechanisms that people use to survive tough times.
The lyrics "cause it won't wait for you, because it waits for no one" seems to echo the reality that time and life wait for no one. The fugitive metaphor is used to describe how people can be running or hiding from their problems, but they cannot escape them, and running for their lives will not solve the issue. The lyrics convey a sense of resilience that people sometimes have in the face of adversity, choosing to cling to their pride and dignity. The songwriter seems to conclude by suggesting that we take nothing for granted and make the most of our time in life, choosing to keep running with the masses to show them the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Cause my friend, how do you roll?
How do you navigate through life?
Where do you come from, where do you go?
What is your origin and destination in life?
'Cause I can see it in your hands
I can tell from your actions
That you're not a fighter, but you've had your dance before.
Although you may not be a fighter, you have overcome challenges before.
So you'll keep the world at bay, keep your secrets and your scars.
You will keep the external world at a distance and keep your personal struggles private.
But you've been weathering the storm
You have been facing difficulties and persevering through them.
and it's been blowing hard.
These difficulties have been particularly challenging.
'Cause it won't wait for you, because it waits for no one.
Time moves forward regardless of individual circumstances.
'Cause we are the fugitives, and we'll keep running for our lives.
We are constantly on the move, trying to survive.
'Cause 1 nor 100 men, could keep us from clinging to our pride
No one can take away our sense of self-worth, even if they try.
'Cause it's been blowing hard, and it'll wait for no one.
Challenges have been ongoing, and we must continue to face them head-on.
Oh and I'm not leaving nothing to the grave
I will leave my mark on the world before I die.
We'll keep running with the masses, just to show them the way.
We will continue to move forward, hoping to inspire others to do the same.
Contributed by Aaron R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.