Storm
Horace Andy & Alpha Lyrics


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As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I keep my head high
I won't let 'em take my soul
Aint no telling when my story will end with all this death up in the air I'm aware everybody got
A set time
I just hope you stick around when the storm comes
I just pray you hold it down in the long run
Said I just pray you hold it down in the long run ohh
My own brother took the stand I had to cut em off
Yea he my blood but I won't tolerate the double cross mm mm
Grew up looking up to you but now i'm looking through you
Interrogation rooms you let 'em fool you but who knew
That you would ever switch up
I Kept it solid never folded under pressure
Tell me why you couldn't keep it silent even though you know you had the right to
They offered you a deal and that's something you ain't think twice to
Aint no love in my city ion know who out to get me gotta ride with a flame tucked
When the lord come and get me ion wanna hear no pity hold it down keep my name up
To tell the truth I never wanted to be famous
This shit just happened overnight I couldn't change this
Take a look into my eyes get a pain glimpse
So you can see the reason why I had to take risks
The day my life just started changing
It felt amazing but
To tell the truth I never wanted to be famous cause with fame comes a lot of shit
Some I can't control
Imagine calling out without nobody hearing you
Spiritual
I talk to god like almost everyday to check on all the fallen soldiers who ain't here today
To help me limit these emotions hope they fade away
Dark clouds rainy days
As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I keep my head high
I won't let 'em take my soul
Aint no telling when my story will end with all this death up in the air i'm aware everybody got A set time
I just hope you stick around when the storm comes




I just pray you hold it down in the long run
Said I just pray you hold it down in the long run ohh

Overall Meaning

The song "Storm" by Horace Andy and Alpha is a reflection on the challenges and struggles of life, as well as the importance of staying true to oneself and holding on during difficult times. The opening line "As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I keep my head high, I won't let 'em take my soul" is a reference to Psalm 23, which also talks about passing through difficult circumstances with faith and hope in a higher power. The song touches on themes of betrayal, loss, and the hardships of trying to navigate a world that can be unforgiving and cruel.


One of the most powerful parts of the song is the reference to the singer's own brother taking the stand against them in a trial. The lyrics acknowledge the pain and disappointment that comes with discovering that someone you trusted and looked up to has betrayed you. The line "Grew up looking up to you but now I'm looking through you" captures the sense of disillusionment and hurt that often comes with such a betrayal.


The chorus of the song encourages listeners to hold on and stay strong, even in the face of adversity. The lines "I just hope you stick around when the storm comes, I just pray you hold it down in the long run" speak to the importance of perseverance and resilience, especially when life throws us curveballs.


Overall, "Storm" is a reflective and powerful song that speaks to the struggles and hardships that many of us face in life, and encourages listeners to stay strong and hold on even during difficult times.


Line by Line Meaning

As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I keep my head high
Even in the darkest moments of life, I remain strong and keep my head held high.


I won't let 'em take my soul
I refuse to let anyone take control of my spirit or my essence.


Aint no telling when my story will end with all this death up in the air I'm aware everybody got A set time
I am fully aware that everyone has a predetermined time to leave this world, and I do not know when my time will come.


I just hope you stick around when the storm comes
I hope that you will remain by my side when times get tough and life throws obstacles in my path.


I just pray you hold it down in the long run
I pray that you will remain strong and committed to our relationship in the long term, even when faced with challenges.


Said I just pray you hold it down in the long run ohh
I repeat my prayer for your strength and perseverance in the long term.


My own brother took the stand I had to cut em off
My own brother betrayed me and testified against me, forcing me to sever ties with him.


Yea he my blood but I won't tolerate the double cross mm mm
Even though he is my biological family, I refuse to tolerate his disloyalty and betrayal.


Grew up looking up to you but now I'm looking through you
I used to admire and respect you, but now I see through your facade and recognize your true nature.


Interrogation rooms you let 'em fool you but who knew
You became deceived and manipulated in interrogation rooms, causing you to turn against me and act in ways I never thought possible.


That you would ever switch up
I never expected you to change and betray me in such a significant way.


I Kept it solid never folded under pressure
I stayed committed and loyal to my principles, even when faced with intense pressure and adversity.


Tell me why you couldn't keep it silent even though you know you had the right to
Why did you feel the need to betray me and speak out, even when you knew it was not the right thing to do?


They offered you a deal and that's something you ain't think twice to
You were swayed by the promise of a deal, and did not hesitate to turn on me in order to secure it.


Aint no love in my city ion know who out to get me gotta ride with a flame tucked
There is no loyalty or love in the city I come from, and I must be cautious and carry a weapon for protection.


When the lord come and get me ion wanna hear no pity hold it down keep my name up
When my time comes to meet my maker, I do not want to be pitied - I want to be remembered for my strength and resilience.


To tell the truth I never wanted to be famous
In reality, I never sought fame or recognition for my struggles.


This shit just happened overnight I couldn't change this
My sudden rise to fame was unexpected and beyond my control.


Take a look into my eyes get a pain glimpse
Look deep into my eyes to see the struggles and pain that I have endured.


So you can see the reason why I had to take risks
The difficult circumstances I faced led me to take risks and make hard choices in order to survive.


The day my life just started changing
The moment my life began to change in a significant way.


It felt amazing but
It was a thrilling experience, but also came with many challenges and drawbacks.


To tell the truth I never wanted to be famous cause with fame comes a lot of shit
In all honesty, I did not desire fame because it also comes with many negative aspects and difficulties.


Some I can't control
There are some aspects of fame that I cannot control or mitigate.


Imagine calling out without nobody hearing you
Imagine being in a state of isolation and solitude, without anyone to hear or understand your cries for help.


Spiritual
This struggle is not purely physical or emotional, but also has a spiritual dimension.


I talk to god like almost everyday to check on all the fallen soldiers who ain't here today
I pray to God every day, both for my own strength and well-being, as well as for the souls of those who have passed away.


To help me limit these emotions hope they fade away
I pray to God for emotional strength and to help me to manage my emotions and find peace in difficult times.


Dark clouds rainy days
Difficult and trying times, when it seems like everything is working against me.


As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I keep my head high
Even when facing death and despair, I remain resilient and strong.


I won't let 'em take my soul
I refuse to let anyone take control of my spirit, no matter how difficult the circumstances.


Aint no telling when my story will end with all this death up in the air I'm aware everybody got A set time
Death is an ever-present reality, and it is uncertain when my time will come.


I just hope you stick around when the storm comes
I hope that you will remain by my side when times get tough and life throws obstacles in my path.


I just pray you hold it down in the long run
I pray that you will remain strong and committed to our relationship in the long term, even when faced with challenges.


Said I just pray you hold it down in the long run ohh
I repeat my prayer for your strength and perseverance in the long term.




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Written by: Warner Uribe

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