Hurricane
Eric Benet(에릭 베네) Lyrics
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The winds of change can devastate
And it took this much for me
With nowhere to run and no reason left to hide, gonna hold on
All the walls around are broken down
Now I can hear the rising sun
Surrounded by everything I want, but nothing that I need
Sometimes what you fear the most is what you need to find that road
Right around that curve, a lesson learned...
Now that I have the eyes to see
A hurricane...a hurricane
It's sometimes the only way to wash away the pain
A hurricane....a hurricane
It's sometimes the only thing that brings you back again
With poise and toys I'd isolate
But the wind was strong and true
But now I see where the treasure is
'Cause they only blocked my view
Spiraling down but so oblivious, got to find my way home
There's a heart that bleeds trapped in me
But how do I break this shell of stone?
A hurricane...a hurricane
It's sometimes the only way to wash away the pain
A hurricane....a hurricane
It's sometimes the only thing that brings you back again
Sometimes I'd cry, but tears wouldn't fall
And sometimes I'd try to break those walls and feel your love
But I came alive inside when I finally found my way
A hurricane...a hurricane
It's sometimes the only way to wash away the pain
A hurricane....a hurricane
Sometimes the only thing that brings you back again
A hurricane...a hurricane
It's sometimes the only way to wash away the pain
A hurricane...
In "Hurricane," Eric Benet expresses the idea that sometimes it takes a catastrophe to change the trajectory of our lives. He sings about being in a state of disarray and feeling lost, only to have a hurricane come and wipe away everything he thought he wanted but didn't need. It is through this destruction that he finds clarity and finally sees what he truly desires.
The hurricane acts as a metaphor for the unexpected events that can shake us to our core and force us to reevaluate everything we thought we knew about ourselves. Benet acknowledges that these moments can be painful, but sometimes pain is necessary for growth. He also speaks about how he used to isolate himself with material possessions, but the hurricane taught him that true treasure lies in the people and experiences that he had been blocking out.
Overall, "Hurricane" is a song about finding purpose and meaning within chaos, and allowing ourselves to be vulnerable to the storms of life in order to come out stronger on the other side.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing here in disarray comes serenity
Finding peace amongst chaos
The winds of change can devastate
Change can be destructive
And it took this much for me
Personal growth requires struggle
With nowhere to run and no reason left to hide, gonna hold on
Fighting through difficult times
All the walls around are broken down
Breaking down barriers to personal growth
Now I can hear the rising sun
Appreciating life's beauty after overcoming struggles
Surrounded by everything I want, but nothing that I need
Realizing the difference between wants and needs
I was blinded by the absurdities, losing all identity
Losing oneself to societal expectations
Sometimes what you fear the most is what you need to find that road
Overcoming fear to find personal growth
Right around that curve, a lesson learned...
Learning from past mistakes
Now that I have the eyes to see
Gaining new perspective
A hurricane...a hurricane
Metaphor for personal struggle and growth
It's sometimes the only way to wash away the pain
Struggle can lead to healing
With poise and toys I'd isolate
Using material possessions to avoid facing struggles
But the wind was strong and true
Realizing the strength and truth in facing struggles
But now I see where the treasure is
Finding value in personal growth
'Cause they only blocked my view
Material possessions can prevent personal growth
Spiraling down but so oblivious, got to find my way home
Feeling lost and searching for direction
There's a heart that bleeds trapped in me
Emotional pain and struggle
But how do I break this shell of stone?
Breaking down emotional barriers to grow
Sometimes I'd cry, but tears wouldn't fall
Feeling numb to emotions
And sometimes I'd try to break those walls and feel your love
Seeking connection and love through personal growth
But I came alive inside when I finally found my way
Discovering oneself leads to newfound life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: FOSTER, ASHTON JAZZ / DJAN, RAY MICHAEL JR. / NATHEN, SAMI
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