Storm
Irina & Storm Lyrics

Stars and skies fail to tell the truth
The universe cannot provide us with answers on the origin, meaning, and purpose of life.

About this world and where it all came from
The world's beginnings remain a mystery even after studying astronomy and science.

How did it start, when will it end, for what
Despite our seeking, we cannot comprehend the start, ending, or reason for existence.

Does this exist, what goal is there in life?
We question the significance of existence and what objectives we ought to have in life.

There's no answer at all
These deep, fundamental questions do not have clear, satisfactory answers.

We dig through time and try to comprehend
We sift through history attempting to find meaning and answers.

Through age we live and learn to fear the end
As we grow older, we become aware of mortality, ultimately fearing death.

Through time we learn from what was done before
We comprehend the past to inform our present and the future.

But have no way to really know for sure
Despite learning from the past, we acknowledge we can never know the definite truths of the future.

What we're truly here for
Deep down, we strive to discover the reason for our existence.

In the wake of adversity
After experiencing difficulties or challenges, we face questions over existence and purpose.

At the edge of despair
During moments of hopelessness, we contemplate the meaning of life.

Dark claws ripping skin
Internal struggles and external challenges tear away at us.

Shattered consciousness
Our mind is fragmented and disoriented.

This storm is alive
The chaos and confusion we face is constantly present.

Our minds, weakened from the constant doubt
Uncertainty and doubt wear down our mental fortitude.

Our weary bodies fall and hit the ground
Physical fatigue causes us to break down and lose hope.

From ashes born and ashes we'll become
We recognize the transience of life and the inevitability of death.

But really what are all these ashes for?
We raise the question of the meaning and value of life, given that we know it will end.

On the verge of a cliff
As if standing at the brink of disaster, we feel close to being pushed over the edge.

Just about to fall
We sense that we may be on the cusp of losing all hope.

In a broken mind
When our mental state is damaged, we struggle to cope with the doubts and fears we face.

There are no flickers of light
We struggle to see any positive signs or hope for redemption when we are in a state of despair.

I depart
We feel like we are leaving something behind, changing in a significant way.

I drown
We sense that we are being consumed by the sense of futility and hopelessness.

I despair - I exist - I accept - I repeat
We feel the cycle of suffering and the struggle of accepting the difficulties of life and feeling compelled to try again.

Storm Alive
The tumultuous storm of life continues despite our internal struggles.

Open the skies
We seek a divine or cosmic power to intervene or provide answers to our questions.

Let it all come down
We reach out for change, even if the arrival of change might signal an even harder struggle or difficulty.

Strong winds wash my skin
The forces we face in life almost feel like they scour us.

Numbness, take hold
At times, we withdraw or become numb, hoping to endure the storm and the uncertainty without feelings of pain or suffering.

This storm is alive
Our difficulties and questions about life continue to persist, always present and always alive.