Hurricane
Kayleigh O'Connor Lyrics
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those three words
came down like a perfect ray of sunshine
and your eyes
i let go for a moment
and i jumped down
from a seat like a child running into your arms
and i fell hard for a moment
once in a lifetime, kind of breathless
it was so much than a little rain
its hard to believe but i'll be okay
my perfect storm without a name
oh, guess they'll call it a hurricane
as i drive away i count the street lights until i cant see your face
doesn't take long for smiles to fade
people say all good things must come to an end one day
wish i could, but i know i cant stay
my heart is bruised but its not broken
you released me, left it all wide open
it was so much more than a little rain
its hard to believe but i'll be okay
my perfect storm without a name
oh, guess they'll call it a hurricane
it was the summer kind of reckless
once in a lifetime, kind of breathless
it was so much than a little rain
its hard to believe but i'll be okay
my perfect storm without a name
oh
i'll call it a hurricane
i love hurricane
oh i love hurricanes
Kayleigh O'Connor's song "Hurricane" describes a passionate summer romance that unexpectedly ends leaving a mix of emotions. The song begins with the memory of three special words that brought light to her life. However, as she drives away, the joy fades, and reality sets in as she counts the street lights until she can no longer see his face. The melody expresses the feeling of falling for someone and being swept away by the passion that it felt like a perfect storm without a name or an identity, so she calls it a hurricane.
The lyrics of this song depict the challenges of moving on from a relationship that was intense, and although it was not easy, the singer realizes that her heart is bruised but not broken. The song portrays a bittersweet ending, which is relatable to many, as we have all experienced hurricane-like romances in our lives. The melody leaves a lingering feeling that reminisces about love that got away and the mending process that follows.
Line by Line Meaning
those three words
Referring to words said by someone, but not specifying what the words were
came down like a perfect ray of sunshine
The words had a profound impact and brought happiness and joy to the singer
and your eyes
The eyes of the person saying the three words, indicating a close relationship between the singer and the person
i let go for a moment
The artist briefly stopped paying attention to their surroundings, perhaps due to the intensity of the moment
and i jumped down
The artist's physical movements, likely towards the person they are addressing
from a seat like a child running into your arms
The singer was sitting down before and got up suddenly with unbridled excitement
and i fell hard for a moment
The singer was emotionally overwhelmed and became momentarily lost in their feelings
it was the summer kind of reckless
The relationship/romantic situation was characterized by a sense of adventure and unpredictability
once in a lifetime, kind of breathless
The artist considers this moment to be rare and magical, leaving them feeling breathless
it was so much than a little rain
The moment described was more intense and impactful than a simple rainstorm
its hard to believe but i'll be okay
The singer acknowledges the emotional difficulty of moving on, but expresses confidence in their ability to do so
my perfect storm without a name
The situation was perfectly overwhelming, even if it didn't have a clear defining title
oh, guess they'll call it a hurricane
Using the title of a hurricane to describe the intensity of the situation, even if it's not technically a hurricane
as i drive away i count the street lights until i cant see your face
The singer is physically leaving someone/something behind, and is counting the lights as a way to distract from the emotional pain they are feeling
doesn't take long for smiles to fade
Despite the happiness of the moment described earlier, things can change quickly
people say all good things must come to an end one day
Acknowledging the inevitability of change and the fact that perfect moments don't last forever
wish i could, but i know i cant stay
The artist would prefer to stay in the moment and continue experiencing the intensity and joy, but knows that it's not possible
my heart is bruised but its not broken
While the singer is experiencing emotional pain, they are still capable of healing and moving on
you released me, left it all wide open
The person the singer is addressing played a role in their emotional growth and development, but accepting their departure has allowed the singer more freedom in their life
i love hurricane
The artist is romanticizing their memories of the situation, even though it was difficult
Contributed by Abigail D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.