Hurricane #1 was a UK band on the legendary Creation Records label, lead by… Read Full Bio ↴Hurricane #1 was a UK band on the legendary Creation Records label, lead by Andy Bell (Ride, Oasis, Beady Eye.) Other members included lead vocalist/guitarist Alex Lowe, bassist Will Pepper, and drummer Gareth Farmer.

They released two albums:

•Hurricane #1 (1997)
•Only The Strongest Will Survive (1999)

The band's greatest hit was "Step Into My World," which also made it onto a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle ad screened around the world.

Strange Meeting
Hurricane #1 Lyrics

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The last time that I saw you, well, I could not say a word
I know it's true, I'm just like you still trying to be heard
Before we both agree to part, there is one last chance to say
I never really wanted things to have to be this way

And if I never see you again
I'll remember every good time has to end

Sliding into town one sunny afternoon I found
Though your sweet smile was on my mind, somehow it brought me down
I'm thinking of the face all broken down as life gave in
I looked into a mirror and I saw that face within

And if I never see you again
I'll remember every good time has to end
And if I never see you again
I'll remember every good time has to end

And if I never see you again
I'll remember every good time has to end

And if I never see you again
I'll remember every good time has to end

Overall Meaning

The song 'Strange Meeting' by Hurricane #1 is a poignant reflection on a chance meeting with an old friend that stirs up feelings of nostalgia and regret. The singer laments about the last time he saw his friend and how he couldn't find the right words to say. He realizes that he and his friend share a common struggle of trying to be heard and seen. The song suggests that despite the distance and the finality of their parting, there's still one last chance to reconcile and say what needs to be said before they part ways.

The lyrics are filled with vivid imagery that conveys a sense of longing and introspection. The singer reflects on how seeing the smile of his old friend brought him down, and how he saw his own face in the mirror, which suggests that he might be struggling with his own demons.

The song's underlying message is about cherishing the good moments in life, but also accepting that those moments are fleeting and will eventually come to an end. The song urges the listener to appreciate the people and experiences in their lives while they still have them.

Line by Line Meaning

The last time that I saw you, well, I could not say a word
When we last met, I was at a loss of words.

I know it's true, I'm just like you still trying to be heard
Like you, I'm also trying to make myself heard and understood.

Before we both agree to part, there is one last chance to say
Since we're about to part ways, there's one more opportunity to speak our minds.

I never really wanted things to have to be this way
I wish things could be different, but unfortunately, they can't.

Sliding into town one sunny afternoon I found
As I arrived in town one sunny afternoon, I discovered...

Though your sweet smile was on my mind, somehow it brought me down
Even though I was thinking of your sweet smile, it made me feel sad for some reason.

I'm thinking of the face all broken down as life gave in
I can't help but think about the face that gave up on life and became miserable.

I looked into a mirror and I saw that face within
I saw that same face, with all its misery and sadness, staring back at me in the mirror.

And if I never see you again I'll remember every good time has to end
If we don't meet again, I'll still remember that all good things come to an end.

And if I never see you again I'll remember every good time has to end And if I never see you again I'll remember every good time has to end
Reinforcing the idea that even though we may not meet again, I'll always remember that all good things must come to an end.

Contributed by Nathan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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