Sullivan followed this with her second studio album, Love Me Back, in 2010, which was received favorably by critics. After taking a three-year break, Sullivan signed with RCA Records and released her first studio album under the label, Reality Show (2015). In 2021, she released her critically acclaimed first EP, Heaux Tales which has the single "Pick Up Your Feelings".
Sullivan has received two Grammy Awards, a Billboard Women in Music Award, two Soul Train Music Awards, three NAACP Image Awards, and two BET Awards over the course of her career. In 2022, Time placed her on their list of the 100 Most Influential People.
After The Hurricane
Jazmine Sullivan Lyrics
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And he's been avoiding me all day
It seems as though he wants to cry, (Oh, I)
And he's been acting really strange
He starts talkin' and I tuned him out
It doesn't matter anyway
Because I knew as soon as I saw clouds, yea
I knew what he was gonna say
Cause when the tears start flowin' and the wind starts blowin'
That's how you know its comin' for you
When the rain start fallin' and you feel the pain comin'
That's how you know its comin' for you
Just like a hurricane, just like a hurricane
The way you break everything that comes in your way
Just like a hurricane, Just like a hurricane
The way you broke my heart and now I?m left with the pain
After the hurricane
Baby I'm not surprised, Oh I
You said just what I thought you would
And it hurts I ain't goin' lie oh I
But it doesn't hurt as bad as it could
Cause when the tears start flowin' and the wind starts blowin'
That's how you know its comin' for you
When the rain start fallin' and you feel the pain comin'
That's how you know its comin' for you (hey baby)
Just like a hurricane, just like a hurricane
The way you break everything that comes in your way
Just like a hurricane, Just like a hurricane
The way you broke my heart and now I?m left with the pain
After the hurricane
Now my life is shattered, and I'm left to pick up the pieces
And find a new beginning and put it back together again
After the hurricane, the hurricane
Just like a hurricane, just like a hurricane
The way you break everything that comes in your way
Just like a hurricane, Just like a hurricane
The way you broke my heart and now I?m left with the pain
After the hurricane
The lyrics in Jazmine Sullivan's song "After the Hurricane" convey a sense of sadness and despair as she sings about the metaphorical hurricane that represents the end of a relationship. The song is about a man who she knew was going to break her heart as soon as she saw the clouds, indicating that he was going to leave her. The lyrics accompany a dramatic beat that is reminiscent of a storm, with the chorus repeating the phrase "just like a hurricane" to emphasize the destructive nature of the relationship.
The verses describe the aftermath of the breakup, with Jazmine Sullivan saying that she sees the pain in her ex-partner's eyes and that he has been acting strange all day. She expresses how hard it is to tune out his words, but ultimately it doesn't matter because she already knows what he is going to say.
The bridge offers some hope for moving on, with Jazmine Sullivan singing about the need to pick up the pieces and find a new beginning after the storm has passed. The song overall is a powerful expression of grief and loss, with Jazmine Sullivan's soulful voice adding depth and emotion to the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see it in his eyes (Oh I),
I can tell from the way he's looking at me that something is wrong.
And he's been avoiding me all day
He's been purposely ignoring me and not speaking to me all day.
It seems as though he wants to cry, (Oh, I)
It appears that he's holding back tears and wants to cry.
And he's been acting really strange
His behavior has been out of the ordinary and unusual.
He starts talkin' and I tuned him out
I stopped listening to him when he started speaking.
It doesn't matter anyway
No matter what he says, it won't make a difference.
Because I knew as soon as I saw clouds, yea
I had a feeling that something bad was going to happen as soon as I saw the clouds.
I knew what he was gonna say
I anticipated what he was going to tell me.
Cause when the tears start flowin' and the wind starts blowin'
This is a sign that a hurricane is coming, just like the emotional turmoil she is experiencing.
That's how you know its comin' for you
These signs indicate that trouble is on its way.
When the rain start fallin' and you feel the pain comin'
When the tears start pouring out and you feel emotional pain, this is an indication that trouble is on its way..
Just like a hurricane, just like a hurricane
Comparing the emotional turmoil to a hurricane, suggesting that it is a force to be reckoned with.
The way you break everything that comes in your way
Just like a hurricane damages everything in its path, this emotional turmoil is also destructive.
The way you broke my heart and now I?m left with the pain
Her heart was left broken by the emotional turmoil and now she's left to deal with the pain.
Baby I'm not surprised, Oh I
She was expecting the bad news he delivered.
You said just what I thought you would
He told her exactly what she was expecting to hear.
And it hurts I ain't goin' lie oh I
The news he delivered was painful and she can't deny how much it hurts.
But it doesn't hurt as bad as it could
Although the news was painful, it could have been worse and she's trying to put a positive spin on it.
Now my life is shattered, and I'm left to pick up the pieces
The emotional turmoil has left her life in pieces and she's left to pick them up and try to put them back together.
And find a new beginning and put it back together again
She's searching for a fresh start and trying to rebuild her life.
After the hurricane, the hurricane
Reiterating that the emotional turmoil was like a hurricane and now she's trying to move on from it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen, Jazmine Sullivan
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Itislai
I can see it in his eyes (Oh I),
And he's been avoiding me all day
It seems as though he wants to cry, (Oh, I)
And he's been acting really strange
He starts talkin' and I tuned him out
It doesn't matter anyway
Because I knew as soon as I saw clouds, yea
I knew what he was gonna say
Cause when the tears start flowin' and the wind starts blowin'
That's how you know its comin' for you
When the rain start fallin' and you feel the pain comin'
That's how you know its comin' for you
Just like a hurricane, just like a hurricane
The way you break everything that comes in your way
Just like a hurricane, Just like a hurricane
The way you broke my heart and now I?m left with the pain
After the hurricane
Baby I'm not surprised, Oh I
You said just what I thought you would
And it hurts I ain't goin' lie oh I
But it doesn't hurt as bad as it could
Cause when the tears start flowin' and the wind starts blowin'
That's how you know its comin' for you
When the rain start fallin' and you feel the pain comin'
That's how you know its comin' for you (hey baby)
Just like a hurricane, just like a hurricane
The way you break everything that comes in your way
Just like a hurricane, Just like a hurricane
The way you broke my heart and now I?m left with the pain
After the hurricane
Now my life is shattered , and I'm left to pick up the pieces
And find a new beginning and put it back together again
After the hurricane, the hurricane
Just like a hurricane, just like a hurricane
The way you break everything that comes in your way
Just like a hurricane, Just like a hurricane
The way you broke my heart and now I?m left with the pain
After the hurricane
Kaylee Williams
I can see it in his eyes (Oh I),
And he's been avoiding me all day
It seems as though he wants to cry, (Oh, I)
And he's been acting really strange
He starts talkin' and I tuned him out
It doesn't matter anyway
Because I knew as soon as I saw clouds, yea
I knew what he was gonna say
Cause when the tears start flowin' and the wind starts blowin'
That's how you know its comin' for you
When the rain start fallin' and you feel the pain comin'
That's how you know its comin' for you
Just like a hurricane, just like a hurricane
The way you break everything that comes in your way
Just like a hurricane, Just like a hurricane
The way you broke my heart and now I?m left with the pain
After the hurricane
Baby I'm not surprised, Oh I
You said just what I thought you would
And it hurts I ain't goin' lie oh I
But it doesn't hurt as bad as it could
Cause when the tears start flowin' and the wind starts blowin'
That's how you know its comin' for you
When the rain start fallin' and you feel the pain comin'
That's how you know its comin' for you (hey baby)
Just like a hurricane, just like a hurricane
The way you break everything that comes in your way
Just like a hurricane, Just like a hurricane
The way you broke my heart and now I?m left with the pain
After the hurricane
Now my life is shattered , and I'm left to pick up the pieces
And find a new beginning and put it back together again
After the hurricane, the hurricane
Just like a hurricane, just like a hurricane
The way you break everything that comes in your way
Just like a hurricane, Just like a hurricane
The way you broke my heart and now I?m left with the pain
After the hurricane
nikinya spencer
seven years later and she's been dedicated and still underrated
Amber Pace
2021
Monique Johnson
DATS CUZ SHE WASNT WIT THE ILLUMINATI
Sherly C
Shes getting her flowers now it seems 🤞🤞🤞
Takishee McCoy
Make it a dozen years please and thank you
Andrea Ward
her songs has meaning and tell a story that we women can relate to.her vocals are so strong...I just love her.
Syreen
One of the best underrated artists!! Voice of a hurt individual... Her words and the melody of this song hits home.
Laney Finister
I LOVE Jazmine Sullivan!!!! The music industry needs to WAKE THA FUCK UP!!! Y'all SLEEPIN on my girl Jazzy!!
IssaG 21
Was watching “The Game” on Netflix n heard this song .. damn it’s been a while since I heard this song
Kcs.Vocals
Same!!!