"Bright Day", Rodgers first proper album (following a self-released EP as Emily Rodgers and Her Majesty's Stars), was released in the spring of 2009 on Misra Records.
Emily Rodgers' style is a quiet one featuring sparse, airy arrangements. Her songs are generally formed by traditional folk instrumentations and inventive lyrics.
Hurricane
Emily Rodgers Lyrics
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it's in the air, you'll find the spark.
Im not afraid of the sun.
And Im not afraid of you.
And I have visions of
When we were married
I have visions of hospitals at night
I seek forgiveness for heaven ashed.
Too much of love.
Too much of love
Too much of love
and Ive got a few things to say.
To the one who broke your heart
Its one more for the road.
Cause Tuesdays finally gone.
Like a hurricaine
Like a hurricaine
Like a hurricaine
Like a hurricaine
I have fallen down the stairs.
And I have covered up my scars
I have been haunted by a ghost who's name
I do not know
I do not know
I do not know
I do not know
And its like drowning in the dark.
And fading into black.
There are those whose who hold on.
and I am
Willing to be saved
I am willing to be saved
and Ive got a few things to say.
To the one who broke your heart.
Its one more for the road.
Like a hurricaine
Like a hurricaine
Like a hurricaine
Like a hurricaine
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The first stanza of Emily Rodgers's song Hurricane seems to be directed towards someone who is causing a disturbance or problem, with the singer urging them to "check under the house" to find the origin of the issue. The second line suggests that this person is also the source of the chaos, with their presence being compared to a spark in the air. Despite this, the singer maintains that they are not afraid of them, nor are they afraid of the sun – perhaps an indication that they are ready to face the truth and deal with the consequences. The third and fourth lines are particularly haunting as the singer reveals that they have visions of their past, including when they were married and hospitals at night, possibly indicating a tumultuous or traumatic relationship. The final line of this stanza suggests that the singer is seeking forgiveness or redemption for some wrongdoing, with the phrase "heaven ashed" appearing to be a metaphorical reference to the act of cleaning up after a tragedy or disaster.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, with the repetition of the phrase "Too much of love" suggesting that the singer has been overwhelmed by emotions, possibly in relation to the aforementioned past relationship. Despite this, they assert that they "have a few things to say" and address "the one who broke your heart" – perhaps the same person mentioned in the first stanza – indicating a desire to confront the problem head-on. The final line of the chorus, "Cause Tuesdays finally gone", is somewhat ambiguous, with its meaning possibly relating to the idea of the passing of time and the inevitability of change and moving on.
The second stanza of the song continues the themes of darkness and uncertainty, with the singer revealing that they have "fallen down the stairs" and "been haunted by a ghost who's name [they] do not know". The line "And its like drowning in the dark" is particularly striking in its imagery, suggesting a sense of hopelessness and fear. Despite this, the singer also indicates that they are "willing to be saved", with the implication being that they are ready to confront their problems and move on.
Overall, Hurricane is a deeply introspective and emotionally charged song that deals with themes of past trauma, forgiveness, and redemption. The repetition and imagery used throughout the song help to create a sense of overwhelming emotion and a desire to confront and overcome one's problems.
Line by Line Meaning
Check under the house, you'll find the fuse
In order to solve a problem, you must search for and find the root cause.
it's in the air, you'll find the spark.
Sometimes the catalyst for a problem can be found by examining the atmosphere or environment.
Im not afraid of the sun.
I am strong and unafraid of the light and everything that comes with it.
And Im not afraid of you.
I am not afraid of any obstacles, including you and your actions.
And I have visions of When we were married
I have memories of our past together and the love we once shared.
I have visions of hospitals at night
I have memories of difficult times, when I or someone I loved was in the hospital.
I seek forgiveness for heaven ashed.
I am seeking forgiveness for past mistakes and wrongdoings that may have caused pain.
Too much of love.
There can be too much of a good thing, even love.
and Ive got a few things to say.
I have some things to share, things I need to express.
To the one who broke your heart
I have something to say to the person who caused me or someone else heartbreak.
Its one more for the road.
This is one last thing to say before moving on and leaving this person behind.
Cause Tuesdays finally gone.
A difficult time or chapter in my life has finally come to an end.
Like a hurricaine
This experience or emotion is like a massive, destructive storm.
I have fallen down the stairs.
I have experienced pain or trauma, possibly as a result of my own missteps.
And I have covered up my scars
I have tried to hide my emotional or physical wounds from others, possibly out of shame or fear.
I have been haunted by a ghost who's name I do not know
I have been plagued by a lingering pain or sadness that I cannot fully identify or put into words.
And its like drowning in the dark.
This feeling is suffocating and all-encompassing, like being swallowed by darkness.
And fading into black.
This feeling is causing me to lose sight of myself and my identity.
There are those whose who hold on.
Despite the hardships, there are people who persevere and refuse to let go of hope.
and I am Willing to be saved
I am open to receiving help and support, and want to come out the other side of this experience stronger than before.
Like a hurricaine
This experience or emotion is like a massive, destructive storm.
Like a hurricaine
This experience or emotion is like a massive, destructive storm.
Like a hurricaine
This experience or emotion is like a massive, destructive storm.
Like a hurricaine
This experience or emotion is like a massive, destructive storm.
Writer(s): Emily Rodgers
Contributed by John L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.