Through the Storm
Elton John & Aretha Franklin Lyrics
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Love, ooh baby, ooh baby
In this world it's hard you know
Lovers come and lovers go
People never seem to hold on to what they've got, no no
Some they never stay together
You and I will be no better
Oh we can keep this love alive
Through the storm
Through the tears
You and I
I know we can survive
To the day
Through the night
If we try we can keep it alive
We can keep it alive
I know sometimes it's been so tough, yeah
We've been so close to giving up
Hey, but our love's so strong and we keep holding on, yeah
To what we got, ooh
It's easier to walk away
It takes a lot of love to stay
We've got all the love it takes
We know there's a brighter day
Through the storm
Through the tears
You and I
I know we can survive
To the day
Through the night
If we try we can keep it alive
We can keep it alive
We just gotta be strong
We just gotta be strong
We just gotta be strong together
We just gotta hold on
We just gotta hold on
We just gotta hold on and go through the storm, yeah, yeah
Through the storm
Oh whoa oh, yeah, yeah, yeah I'm never gonna make
Through the storm
Through the tears (ooh through the tears)
You and I (you and I)
I know we can survive
To the day (to the day)
Through the night (to the night)
If we try (girl if we try) we can keep it alive
We can keep it alive
Through the storm (through the storm)
Through the tears (through the tears)
You and I (oh you and I)
I know we can survive
To the day (to the day)
Through the night (oh through the night)
If we try, hey, we can keep it alive
We can keep it alive
Through the storm
Whoo, you're right on the one baby,
Yup, we made it, we're outta here, yes, sing it
The song "Through the Storm" by Elton John and Aretha Franklin talks about the challenges of love and relationships in this world. The first verse acknowledges how hard it is to maintain a loving relationship when people never seem to hold on to what they've got. The second verse speaks to the difficulty of staying together when our love is tested, but the love is so strong that they keep holding on. The chorus encourages the idea that they can survive the storm and keep their love alive if they try. It's important to be strong and hold on, and the song concludes by celebrating their success in weathering the storm and coming out on the other side.
The lyrics can be interpreted to mean that love is not always perfect, but it's worth fighting for. Love can weather any storm as long as both partners are willing to work together and be strong for one another. It offers hope that even when things are tough, love can be kept alive if both people are willing to try.
Line by Line Meaning
In this world it's hard you know
Living in this world is tough
Lovers come and lovers go
Relationships often come and go
People never seem to hold on to what they've got, no no
People seldom stick to what they have
Some they never stay together
Some relationships don't last
You and I will be no better
We could be the same
We can make it last forever
We can make our love last forever
Oh we can keep this love alive
We can nurture our love and keep it thriving
Through the storm
Even during difficult times
Through the tears
Even during times of sadness and heartbreak
You and I
Us, together as a couple
I know we can survive
We have the strength to withstand anything
To the day
Until the end of time
Through the night
Even during the darkest moments
If we try we can keep it alive
If we put in the effort, we can make our love endure
We just gotta be strong
We need to be resilient
We just gotta hold on
We need to persevere
We just gotta hold on and go through the storm, yeah, yeah
We need to endure and overcome hardships
We're outta here, yes, sing it
We made it through and can celebrate our success
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Realsongs
Written by: Albert Hammond, Diane Warren
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Salvadore Liberto
I'm still marveling at the note Elton hits at 2:01. WOW. And then, and then, the notes in the out-chorus. So high.
smooth persuader
I love this song!! It brings back memories of me being a teenager with no worries and watching MTV.
Robin
Two amazing great Voices, national treasures and music legends.
Rest in Piece Aretha, a sad day today
Luis Alberto Santos Cruz
A legend will live forever. Thanks for posting this amazing duet with Sir Elton John. Great
Lavonta Matthews
This song always brings me to tears what a beautiful song R.I.P to Aretha ☺️
Black Diamond 87
They are still my legends.. (Through the storm) was one of my favorite Duet from Aretha F With El tone J late 89 when it been released... RIP Aretha ❤
matilde artigas
Voces magníficas. Strength and feeling.
Kiinell
I haven't heard this song since it came out in 1989/90 but for some reason it was in my head when I woke up this morning. I couldn't even remember who did it. Thanks!
L Harris
I know a lot of music, and a lot of Aretha music, but this is the very FIRST time I have heard this song. Nice song! Rest in Peace Aretha. Love ya, Elton John. Thanks for showcasing Aretha on her very last known public performance.
Spirit Angelfish
This song is such a stone cold classic! I feel like it's kind of been forgotten about, and that such a shame, because it's really really powerful and amazing. I know I've been listening to it lately and it just inspires me to push through with the challenges in life. I wish they made a video to this song, and I wish it had been a bigger hit! Love our Angel Aretha forever!!!