After the Storm
Kali Uchis Lyrics

Whatever goes around eventually comes back to you
Actions have consequences and what you do now will eventually affect you in the future.

So you gotta be careful, baby
It is important to be aware of your actions and their consequences.

And look both ways before you cross my mind
Be aware of the impact you might have on others before you act or speak.

Did you ever wonder?
Have you ever thought about something deeply?

Yeah, do you ever wonder
Do you ever think about the things that you don't know?

What he might be going through on his own?
Have you ever thought about the struggles that someone might be facing alone?

And the demons that he's facing alone
The personal struggles that someone is dealing with and overcoming by themselves.

I hate that sometimes I can't go home
It's difficult when the place you thought was your safe haven doesn't feel like that anymore.

And it just ain't the same on the phone, no
Communicating through technology isn't the same as being there in person.

But everybody's gotta go on, don't they?
Everyone has to keep moving forward and find a way to keep going.

(Yes, we do, baby)
We have to keep pushing forward even when it's hard.

So if you need a hero (if you need a hero)
If you need someone to look up to or rely on, someone to rescue you from a situation that seems too difficult.

Just look in the mirror (just look in the mirror)
You have the power to be that hero for yourself if you choose to.

No one's gonna save you now
You are responsible for your own life and decisions.

So you better save yourself
It's up to you to find a way out of difficult situations and to take care of yourself.

And everybody's hurting
We all face difficult times and emotional pain.

Everybody's going through it
We are all dealing with our own struggles and hardships.

But you just can't give up now
Even though it's tough, don't give up, keep pushing forward.

('Cause you gotta save yourself)
You are the only one who has the power to make a change in your life.

(Yeah, I gotta hang on, baby)
I need to hold on to hope and keep going even when it's hard.

The sun'll come out
Things will get better eventually.

Nothing good ever comes easy
Challenges are a part of life and the most rewarding things often require hard work.

I know times are rough
It's acknowledged that things might be hard and difficult right now.

But winners don't quit
It takes persistence and determination to succeed in life.

So don't you give up
Don't let obstacles and challenges defeat you.

But we've been struggling endlessly
Although things might seem never-ending, they will eventually come to an end.

Someday we'll find the love
Eventually, we will find happiness and joy despite hardships.

('Cause after the storm's
After the challenging and difficult times have passed,

When the flowers bloom)
Beauty can still emerge just like how flowers bloom after a storm.

Kali, what you mean?
What are you trying to say?

I take it offensive
I am feeling hurt by what you said.

('Cause I'm the hottest flower boy
I am confident in myself and proud of who I am,

That popped up on the scene)
I am making my mark in the world and being noticed by others.

Feeling better, better than ever
I feel great and better than I ever have before.

('Cause your umbrella, 'brella ('brel-la)
You provided me with shelter and protection when I needed it.

Sun is beaming on me like headlights beaming on Bambi
I feel energized and inspired with the bright light shining on me.

Now let's pretend the street is the room
Let's imagine that we are somewhere else altogether.

And you are a Camry
You are reliable and I feel safe with you.

('Cause you drive me candy)
You make me feel really good and I enjoy spending time with you.

The Tito to my Randy
We work well together and complement each other perfectly.

Now let's produce some thrillers
Let's create some excitement and have an adventure together.

My chocolate wit' yo' vanilla, uh
Our differences make us unique and special and we complement each other perfectly.

I know it's hard
I acknowledge that it isn't easy.

But do you even really try?
Are you really putting in the effort to make things better?

Maybe you could understand
Perhaps if you tried harder, you would see and understand.

When all you had to do was ask
You could have just asked for help or support and things might be different.

And just open your mind
Be open to new ideas and perspectives.

When everything is passing by
When life seems to be moving too fast to keep up.

And all you had to do was try
If you put in the effort, things might turn out better than they seem.

(Try, try, try, try)
Keep trying even when things get tough.

All you had to do was try
You could have made a difference if you had only tried.

(Try, try, try, try)
Keep pushing yourself and trying even when things are difficult.