- Lifelines in 2016, which reached #15 on the Billboard 200,
- Trauma in 2019, which became their most successful album yet - receiving both a Best Rock Album Grammy nomination, as well as a Best Metal Performance nomination for the album’s first single - „Bow Down”,
- True Power in 2022.
Four of I Prevail’s songs have landed on the top 10 of Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Songs chart, with 2019’s „Hurricane” reaching #1.
Lineup:
Brian Burkheiser – clean vocals
Eric Vanlerberghe – clean harsh vocals
Steve Menoian – lead guitar
Dylan Bowman – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
Gabe Helguera – drums
Hurricane
I Prevail Lyrics
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Remind me of the demons that I've been running from
Tell me who the hell you thought I was
Or just blame it on the person, the person I've become
Lately, I don't give a fuck
'Cause I can't be myself when I'm with anyone
Maybe, I'm already gone
It hit me like a hurricane
It hit me like a tidal wave
And I don't know why I drown my mind in everything they say
It hit me like a hurricane
It hit me like a tidal wave
And I don't know why I drown my mind, it got the best of me
Tell me that I'm lost inside my mind
(I reach out but it's pulling me under)
Remind me I've been searching for something I won't find
Tell me I was never worth the time
(I reach out but it's pulling me under)
Or just blame it on the person you think I left behind
Lately, I don't give a fuck
'Cause I can't be myself when I'm with anyone
Maybe, I'm already gone
I'll never be the same
It hit me like a hurricane
It hit me like a tidal wave
And I don't know why I drown my mind in everything they say
It hit me like a hurricane (hurricane)
It hit me like a tidal wave (tidal wave)
And I don't know why I drown my mind it got the best of me
With your life on the line
Ready to die for something
When you're at the divide
And you're down to nothing
Look into my eyes
Believe me that the storm is coming
Believe me that the storm is coming
Down, down, down
It's coming down
It hit me like a hurricane
It hit me like a tidal wave
And I don't know why I drown my mind in everything they say
It hit me like a hurricane (hurricane)
It hit me like a tidal wave (tidal wave)
And I don't know why I drown my mind, it got the best of me
It's coming down, down
Believe me that the storm is coming down
Lately, I don't give a fuck
'Cause I can't be myself when I'm with anyone
And maybe, I'm already gone
In "Hurricane," I Prevail paints a picture of a person who's struggling with self-worth and trying to find their place in the world. The first stanza starts with the person asking to be told they were never good enough and to be reminded of the demons they've been running from. They then ask to be reminded of who they were in someone else's mind or to blame it on the person they've become. This suggests that the person is going through an identity crisis and is unsure of who they are.
The chorus talks about how the person feels overwhelmed by all the voices around them. They feel like they're drowning in other people's opinions and that they can't be themselves around anyone. They also talk about how they feel like they'll never be the same again, suggesting that they've gone through some sort of traumatic experience that's left them feeling broken.
The second verse starts with the person asking to be told they're lost inside their mind and to be reminded that they've been searching for something they won't find. They then ask to be told they were never worth anyone's time or to blame it on the person they left behind. This suggests that the person is trying to come to terms with their past and their relationships with others.
The bridge offers some hope by saying that even in the face of adversity, the person should look into the singer's eyes and believe that the storm is coming. This suggests that there's a light at the end of the tunnel and that the person can overcome their struggles if they believe in themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me I was never good enough
Ask me to admit that I am not worth it
Remind me of the demons that I've been running from
Help me recall the troubles I've been avoiding
Tell me who the hell you thought I was
Question the image you had about me
Or just blame it on the person, the person I've become
Hold someone responsible for the changes in me
Lately, I don't give a fuck
Recently, I don't care anymore
'Cause I can't be myself when I'm with anyone
Because I am unable to be who I really am when I am in the company of people
Maybe, I'm already gone
It's possible that I have already disappeared
I'll never be the same
I will never be the person I used to be
It hit me like a hurricane
I was suddenly overwhelmed and affected by something as powerful as a hurricane
It hit me like a tidal wave
I was suddenly hit by a huge wave of emotions or challenges
And I don't know why I drown my mind in everything they say
I don't understand why I keep on internalizing and absorbing everything that others say
Tell me that I'm lost inside my mind
Explain to me that I am trapped inside my own thoughts
(I reach out but it's pulling me under)
(Even though I am trying to escape, I am still being dragged down)
Remind me I've been searching for something I won't find
Bring to my attention that I am chasing after something that is impossible to obtain
Tell me I was never worth the time
Inform me that I am not worth the effort or time spent on me
(I reach out but it's pulling me under)
(Even though I am trying to escape, I am still being dragged down)
Or just blame it on the person you think I left behind
Or assign blame to the person you believe I left behind
With your life on the line
With your very existence at stake
Ready to die for something
Prepared to give up one's life for a cause
When you're at the divide
When you are at a crossroads
And you're down to nothing
And you have nothing left
Look into my eyes
Gaze into my eyes
Believe me that the storm is coming
Trust me that a tumult is approaching
It's coming down, down, down
It's going to fall apart and descend rapidly
Believe me that the storm is coming down
Trust me that the chaos is descending
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bernard Perry, Brian Burkheiser, John Pregler, Richard Vanlerberghe, Stephen Menoian, Tyler Smyth
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@pootmahgoots8482
First off thank you for being brave enough to stand ready to protect our country. I can't imagine the impact of seeing someone you rode into battle with die. I will always admire the strength you and the rest of the men and women in the military have to be able to endure such pain and continue on. I suffer from clinical depression and do something similar to what you do with veterans. I'm not saying it's similar in the fact that it's the same severity of what veterans have gone through but I try and help people overcome their depression by being there as a buddy to game with. I'm not a part of a charity or anything, but I'm part of a community that helps people through depression. One of the things that I use to keep myself strong is the fact that there are people counting on me to be there so I focus on helping others and in turn that helps me heal, even more so when I've made a noticeable impact on someone. I've made a lot of good friends through this.
I do have family members who are in the military, mostly Marine aviators, but they all tell me the same thing: "I had my spirit broken down and built back up into the spirit of a fighter. I was trained to never quit and never surrender to anything internally or externally. My mission is to live on for the brothers and sisters of mine who couldn't."
I've started using that as my motivation to help others, and I hope this helps you. :)
@arandomcommenter7051
You can’t replace Chester and LP, but I never thought there would be another singer and band that embodies the message that Chester helped so many see. Thank you for proving me wrong Brian. Fan for life
@shawnpetty3837
Chester and LP had some amazing songs, but they can't hold a candle to I Prevail. Powerful powerful music!
@1GodsFlower3
Rest In Peace Chester ♥️😔
@MrDrew19871987
From ashes to new definitely sounds like LP
@thedragonking00
@@shawnpetty3837 They’re both not comparable, let’s not even look at things like that. Neither is better they’re both amazing bands Art is inspiration from other art at the end of the day.
@shawnpetty3837
@@thedragonking00 I will both agree and disagree. Yes it is all subjective to an individual's opinion.
@saketgokhale5951
This hit me straight in the heart 🤧 these guys are going places <3
@whiskizyo2067
not in that bus
@David.Bulzan
@@whiskizyo2067 lmao
@shadethesergal9235
i agree with you 100%