Hurricane Drunk
Florence The Machine Lyrics

No walls can keep me protected
I feel vulnerable and exposed, as if there is nothing in my life to give me a sense of security.

No sleep
I'm too anxious to rest properly.

Nothing in between me and the rain
I am exposed to the full force of the storm, with no protection to shield me from the elements.

And you can't save me now
I am aware that no one can help me, and that I am entirely responsible for the situation I am in.

I'm in the grip of a hurricane
I feel completely overwhelmed and powerless, as if I am caught in the middle of a destructive emotional storm.

I'm gonna blow myself away
I feel so out of control and reckless, as if I am capable of doing something foolish and self-destructive.

I'm going out
I am leaving my safe, comfortable existence in order to embrace my reckless impulses.

I'm gonna drink myself to death
I am willing to engage in self-destructive behavior, even if it means risking my own life.

And in the crowd
Despite being surrounded by other people, I feel completely alone and isolated.

I see you with someone else
The person I desire is with someone other than me, which reinforces my sense of isolation and hopelessness.

I brace myself
I am preparing for the worst, even as I continue to engage in reckless behavior.

'Cause I know it's going to hurt
I understand that my actions are likely to have negative consequences, but I am willing to accept those consequences in exchange for temporary relief from my pain and anxiety.

But I like to think at least things can't get any worse
I am clinging to the hope that despite the pain and destruction in my life, things will eventually get better.

No hope
I feel as though I have no reason to believe that my situation will ever improve.

I don't want shelter
I am choosing to engage in reckless behavior rather than seeking safety and security.

No calm
My emotions are in turmoil, and I cannot find any sense of peace or tranquility.

Nothing to keep me from the storm
I am exposed to the full force of my emotional pain, and there is nothing to shield me from its destructive effects.

Cause I belong to the hurricane
I feel as though my life is being completely controlled by my emotions, which are as powerful and unpredictable as a force of nature.

It's gonna blow this all away
I am hoping that the hurricane of my emotions will eventually blow away all of the negativity and pain in my life.

I hope that you see me
Despite my sense of isolation and hopelessness, I am still hoping to connect with the person I desire.

Cause I'm staring at you
I am unable to look away from the person I desire, even though it is painful to watch them with someone else.

But when you look over
Despite my intense focus on the person I desire, they are not paying attention to me or acknowledging my presence.

You look right through
The person I desire is completely oblivious to my feelings and my presence, which is crushing my hopes and making me feel more alone and isolated than ever.

Then you lean and kiss her on the head
The person I desire is showing affection to someone else, which is a painful reminder of my own inability to connect with them.

And I never felt so alive
Despite my pain and despair, my emotions are still so intense and powerful that they give me a sense of exhilaration and vitality.

And so dead
Despite feeling alive in the moment, I am still incredibly hopeless and helpless, as if part of me has already died.