Their music, which boasts a winning combination of their vibrant energy and a host of musically intriguing melodies, cannot be pinned down to any specific genre but rather experiments with an eclectic mix of alternative, melodic, anthemic, electronic and dance. In any context, Gangs of Ballet's audiences are encouraged to experience the band's music in ways that are dually intuitive and physical as their music seeks to stimulate the musically-minded while also providing those merely seeking a good time with a good reason to dance.
Originally formed as a side-project, Gangs of Ballet came into official existence at its debut gig opening for aKing in July of 2011. Gangs of Ballet is currently working on the release of their EP and is awaiting the launch of their first music video early this year. Their first single, 'Breaking the Silence', was released in September of 2011 and by early November it had entered into the 5fm Top 40 chart. The single has since continued to climb its way up the chart and after just 10 weeks on the chart, 'Breaking the Silence' entered the new year at 7th place and with a spot on 5fm's list of the Top 100 Hottest Hits of 2011.
While Gangs of Ballet may be new on the music scene, its members are far from it. With all members having been involved in bands, side projects and studio recordings in the past, and with three of the four members having pursued music at tertiary level, the Gangs of Ballet boys are no strangers to the stage or recording studio. With their combined wealth of talent, experience and creativity, these four Durbanites hope to make a quality contribution to South Africa's growing music scene and it would appear that they are already well on their way to their way to doing just that.
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Hurricane
Gangs Of Ballet Lyrics
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And I saw her a mile away
I've had just one... too many
I know regret when I see it
And this moment just might be one
I'm heading straight towards her
Hope she don't tear me apart
And she sucks me in
To her hurricane
I push through the wind
And we met in the eye of the storm
And then looks for her draw at the centre
As wild as the monsoon rains
She'll pour herself upon you
Mind you don't drown in the flood
And she sucks you in
To her hurricane
I push through the wind
And we met in the eye of the storm
Eye of the storm
I push through the wind, oh
The wind, oh
I push through the wind, ey-yeah
Come on and soar
(Eye of the storm, just come, just come)
Oh woah,
Oh woah,
Oh woah,
Oh woah
And she sucks me in
To her origin
I push through the wind
And we met in the eye of the storm
And she sucks me in
To her hurricane
I push through the wind
And we met in the eye of the storm
And we met in the eye of the storm
The lyrics to Gangs of Ballet's "Hurricane" depict a person who recognizes the inevitable danger of a relentless storm and a woman's power on his life. He acknowledges his previous excesses and how his current actions may lead to regret. However, despite this knowledge, he feels pulled towards her – unable to resist the powerful draw she has over him. As they meet in the "eye of the storm," he watches as she unleashes herself upon him, like a "monsoon rain," and urges himself not to "drown in the flood."
The song creates a vivid visual imagery of a hurricane, a destructive and chaotic force of nature, which represents the woman in the lyrics. The singer seems to be mesmerized by her power and realizes that he might not be able to control the outcome of their impending encounter. The lyrics contemplate the way we get caught up in toxic relationships, knowingly and willingly exposing ourselves to destructive behaviors and destructive people.
Line by Line Meaning
I know a storm when I see one
I have enough experience to recognize negative situations or people when I encounter them.
And I saw her a mile away
I knew that this negative situation or person was going to happen long before it did.
I've had just one... too many
I've already experienced more of these negative situations or people than I would like.
I know regret when I see it
I recognize when something that I will regret later is about to happen.
And this moment just might be one
I'm aware that this current situation could become one of those regretful moments.
I'm heading straight towards her
Despite this, I'm choosing to move toward the negative situation or person anyway.
Hope she don't tear me apart
I'm concerned that this negative situation or person will hurt or destroy me.
And she sucks me in
I'm finding myself unable to resist the allure or attraction of this negative situation or person.
To her hurricane
This person or situation has the ability to completely consume and overtake me.
I push through the wind
Despite the challenges, I'm continuing to try to navigate through this situation or relationship.
And we met in the eye of the storm
Despite the chaos and negativity, we found a moment of calm and connection.
And then looks for her draw at the centre
This negative situation or person seeks to draw me inwards towards the most damaging part of it.
As wild as the monsoon rains
This person or situation is as tumultuous and destructive as a massive storm.
She'll pour herself upon you
This person or situation will completely submerge and overwhelm you.
Mind you don't drown in the flood
Be cautious of getting too involved in this negative situation or relationship, or it may destroy you.
To her origin
The negative situation or person is drawing me back to where it all started, the root cause of this disaster.
And we met in the eye of the storm
Once again, despite everything, we found a moment of peace and connection in the midst of chaos.
Writer(s): Bradley Ian Klynsmith
Contributed by Andrew S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.