Gimme Shelter
Joss Stone Lyrics


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Oh, a storm is threat'ning
My very life today
If I don't get some shelter
Oh yeah, I'm gonna fade away

War, children, it's just a shot away
It's just a shot away
War, children, it's just a shot away
It's just a shot away

Ooh, see the fire is sweepin'
Our very street today
Burns like a red coal carpet
Mad bull lost its way

War, children, it's just a shot away
It's just a shot away
War, children, it's just a shot away
It's just a shot away

Rape, murder!
It's just a shot away
It's just a shot away

Rape, murder!
It's just a shot away
It's just a shot away

Rape, murder!
It's just a shot away
It's just a shot away

The floods is threat'ning
My very life today
Gimme, gimme, gimme shelter
Or I'm gonna fade away
War, children, it's just a shot away

It's just a shot away
It's just a shot away
It's just a shot away (shot away)
It's just a shot away
I tell you love, sister, it's just a kiss away (come on now)
It's just a kiss away
It's just a kiss away
(Let?s call my sisters, let?s love my brother)
It's just a kiss away
(I love sisters, I love my brothers,
I love my mother, I love my father)
It's just a kiss away
We need a kiss today




Just a kiss away
It?s just a kiss away, hey!

Overall Meaning

Joss Stone’s Gimme Shelter is a cover of the original song by The Rolling Stones, and the lyrics talk about the need for shelter in the midst of a storm. The storm can be interpreted to be a metaphor for the chaos and turmoil of life, and the singer pleads for shelter to survive. In the face of danger, war and violence, the singer asks for protection from whatever may come. The repetition of “War, children, it's just a shot away” emphasizes the sense of danger that is constantly present and the need for safety.


The song also alludes to the rape and murder that is happening in society, further highlighting the sense of instability that exists. The floods that are also mentioned in the song can be viewed as a symbol of the chaos and destruction that nature can bring, adding to the sense of impending doom. However, the final section of the lyrics brings a sense of hope as the singer believes that love is the answer. The repetition of “It’s just a kiss away” serves as a reminder that even in the midst of danger, love can bring comfort and safety.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, a storm is threat'ning
There's a storm coming that is putting my life in danger


My very life today
I'm in immediate danger


If I don't get some shelter
If I don't find refuge soon


Oh yeah, I'm gonna fade away
I will not survive without help


War, children, it's just a shot away
War and its destruction is always just one step away


It's just a shot away
Disaster is imminent


Ooh, see the fire is sweepin'
There's a massive fire raging


Our very street today
It's happening right here, right now


Burns like a red coal carpet
The fire is intense and moving quickly


Mad bull lost its way
The situation is dangerous and unpredictable


Rape, murder!
Violence is also a possibility


The floods is threat'ning
A flood is also a potential threat


Gimme, gimme, gimme shelter
I urgently need a place of refuge


Or I'm gonna fade away
I will not survive without help


I tell you love, sister, it's just a kiss away (come on now)
Love is the answer to all of this destruction


Let?s call my sisters, let?s love my brother
We need to come together and love each other


I love sisters, I love my brothers, I love my mother, I love my father
We need to love and support our families and friends


We need a kiss today
We need love and support right now


Just a kiss away
Love is always nearby


It?s just a kiss away, hey!
Love is the solution to all of our problems




Lyrics © Abkco Music, Inc.
Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger

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Comments from YouTube:

cds9781

This song and video are amazing. Angelique Kidjo is a really talented artist, perhaps my favorite current singer. I can't get enough of it!

Tokini

Damn... I love the beat. Joss and Angelique have very unique voices. 5 stars!

AndyLiss Chapis

EXCELENTE CANTANTE!!, de verdad, si así escuchando por este medio y viendo sus videos transimite mucha energía, IMAGINENSELA EN VIVO!!!.. gracias a Dios tube la gran oportunidad de presenciarla en un concierto que ofreció para Monterrey, y de verdad no miento al decirles que nos hizo vibrar con sus presencia!... todos bailando, cantando, saltando, ovaciónandola! WOW INCREIBLE!

Amelia Heldt

Wow! Their voices capture the spirit and message of the song great. Beautiful...

opn20

this is the best version ever!!! Angelique and Joss Stone, you rock!!!!!

João Antônio Moraes

this song is amazing!! i saw angelique live for free here in brazil, she's completely great! it's a shame so many people wasting their time listening only to crap.

IceCool

I love this version two beautiful singers ! love it

BNL07604

Two perfect voices together in a SUPER cover! SUPER! The whole damn song is SUPER!

Rinne8998

Angelique Kidjo is known around the world, regardless of what a few of us think of her music. I viewed her performance LIVE in Hartford, CT, a few years back, and not a backside remained in their chair. She then brought folks to their feet and still does today. Joss Stone has this youthful flare and sexy, sassy appeal. 80's were great, 90's were terrific too. Bands remake songs all the time. Psstt... it's 2008, adjust.

breninarian

This video is Amazing. I've been a Joss fan for a good while, but now I need to add Angelique Kidjo to my list! Five stars ^_^

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