Storm
Godspeed! You Black Emperor Lyrics


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1. Lift Yr. Skinny Fists, Like Antennas To Heaven... [00: 00 - 06: 15]

2. Gathering Storm [06: 15 - 17: 25]

3. "Welcome To Barco AM/PM..." [L. A. X.; 5/14/00] [17: 25 - 18: 40]

4. Cancer Towers On Holy Road Hi-way [18: 40 - 22: 32]




Overall Meaning

"Storm" is the second movement of Godspeed! You Black Emperor's song "Lift Yr. Skinny Fists, Like Antennas to Heaven." The composition starts with the sound of distant thunder before building into a swirling, chaotic storm of sound. The music captures the feeling of impending doom and the power of a storm. The violins and guitars create a sense of tension and dread, while the drums and bass propel the piece forward with an urgent rhythm. The layering of instruments and sounds creates a complex and overwhelming texture that evokes the awe-inspiring power of nature.


As the storm reaches its peak, the music becomes more frantic and intense, as if the musicians themselves are caught in the midst of the storm. There are moments of quiet and stillness interspersed with the chaos, giving the impression that the storm is both beautiful and terrifying. The piece ends with a slow, mournful section, as if the storm has passed and the aftermath is being felt.


Overall, "Storm" is a powerful and emotional piece of music that captures the raw power of nature in all its glory and terror.


Line by Line Meaning

Lift Yr. Skinny Fists, Like Antennas To Heaven...
Raise your hands to the sky and feel the connection to the divine.


Gathering Storm
The coming of a great disturbance, an ominous presence that cannot be ignored.


"Welcome To Barco AM/PM..." [L. A. X.; 5/14/00]
A recorded announcement, echoing through the sterile environment of an anonymous convenience store, an emblem of the soulless commercial culture that dominates modern life.


Cancer Towers On Holy Road Hi-way
An image of the urban landscape, where the sacred and profane coexist in a dystopian nightmare of pollution and decay.




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