Before the Storm
Jonas Brothers Lyrics


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Yeah
Whoa

I know this isn't what I wanted
I never thought it'd come this far
Just thinking back to where we started
And how we lost all that we are
We were young and times were easy
But I could see it's not the same
I'm standing here but you don't see me
Give it all for that to change
And I don't want to lose her
Don't wanna let her go

Standing out in the rain
Need to know if it's over
'Cause I will leave you alone
Flooded with all this pain
Knowing that I'll never hold her
Like I did before the storm

Yeah
Before the storm

With every strike of lightening
Comes a memory that lasts
And not a word is left unspoken
As the thunder starts to crash
And maybe I should give up

Standing out in the rain
Need to know if it's over
'Cause I would leave you alone
Flooded with all this pain
Knowing that I'll never hold her
Like I did before the storm

Trying to keep the light from going out
And the clouds were ripping out my broken heart
They always say a heart is not a home
Without the one who gets you through the storm

Standing out in the rain
Knowing that it's really over
Please don't leave me alone
I'm flooded with all this pain
Knowing that I'll never hold ya
Like I did before the storm
Yeah





Like I did before the storm

Overall Meaning

The song "Before the Storm" by Jonas Brothers is about two people who used to be deeply in love with one another, but have now grown apart. The lyrics describe how the singer doesn't want to lose the person they love, but is struggling to hold onto them. The song talks about how the relationship started when they were young and carefree, but has now become complicated and filled with pain. Despite the struggles, the singer still holds onto the memories of what they used to have and stands in the rain, hoping to rekindle their love.


The lyrics are full of metaphors and vivid imagery. The line, "With every strike of lightning comes a memory that lasts," creates the mental image of a sudden flash of light followed by a moment of realization. The lyric "Trying to keep the light from going out" represents the singer's struggle to hold onto the relationship, while "the clouds were ripping out my broken heart" shows the pain they feel from losing something so important.


Overall, "Before the Storm" is a powerful and emotional song that conveys the sense of heartbreak and longing that comes with lost love.


Line by Line Meaning

I know this isn't what I wanted
I realize that things have gone in a different direction than I had hoped


I never thought it'd come this far
I didn't anticipate things getting to this point


Just thinking back to where we started
Recalling the beginning of our relationship


And how we lost all that we are
Reflecting on how we have drifted apart


We were young and times were easy
The early days of our relationship were carefree


But I could see it's not the same
However, things have changed now


I'm standing here but you don't see me
Feeling like I am invisible to you


Give it all for that to change
Willing to do everything to make things right between us


I don't want
I am not willing


To lose her
To let go of the person I love


Don't let her go
Hoping against hope that things work out between us


Standing out in the rain
Physically and emotionally exposed


Need to know if it's over
Desperately seeking clarity on the state of our relationship


Cause I would leave you alone
Ready to exit your life if things have ended between us


Flooded with all this pain
Feeling overwhelmed with emotions of sadness and grief


Knowing that I'll never hold her
Realizing that things may never be the same again


Like I did before the storm
Missing the good times we had before things fell apart


With every strike of lightening
Every negative experience


Comes a memory that lasts
Triggers a long-lasting memory


And not a word is left unspoken
Every detail has been discussed and nothing is left unsaid


As a thunder starts to crash
As the situation deteriorates further


Maybe I should give up
Considering giving up on our relationship


Trying to keep
Struggling to maintain


The light from going out
Holding onto hope


And the clouds were ripping out my broken heart
Feeling devastated and heartbroken


They always say
People often say


A heart is not a home
One's heart cannot be complete without someone to share it with


Without the one who gets you through the storm
Without the person who supports and comforts you during tough times




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Joseph Jonas, Miley Cyrus, Nicholas Jonas, Paul Kevin Jonas

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