Perfect Storm
Kris Berry Lyrics
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An empty home
The raindrops fall
She's on her own
The crying shame
What tears became
No one to blame
Hear the sound
The thunder cloud
Can't stop the weather from turning round
Perfect storm
Come along
Put my coat on keep me warm
Broken home
You're on your own
So much stronger than before
Light bulbs shine
Thrills her spine
It's not what he said
She lost her head
Hear the sound
The thundercloud
Can't stop the weather from turning 'round
Perfect storm
Come along
Put my coat on, keep me warm
Broken home,
You're on your own
So much stronger than before
The fire flames, the teardrops fall
The shadows call;
The fire fades, away we go;
Reap what you sow
I lost my head
Uncommon thread
The lightning bolt of Lemon and Salt
Perfect storm
Come along
Put my coat on keep me warm
Broken home
You're on your own
So much stronger than before
The opening two lines of Kris Berry's "Perfect Storm" set the scene for a portrayal of loneliness, with the singer sitting alone in the comfort of her own home, listening to the soothing sound of the rain pattering against the windowpane. An unsaid story seems to unravel as she feels the weight of the crying shame: tears have overwhelmed her, leaving her a victim in the waiting game of life. The passing reference to the thundercloud is symbolic of the turmoil and chaos that seem to be reigning over the singer's life. The prospect of facing the storms and rough times on her own is daunting and overwhelming. However, the singer finds the resilience to face her challenges and refuses to be crushed, knowing that after every storm, the sun will shine again.
The following stanza speaks of a more cheerful experience, wherein the singer seemed to find solace in a lightbulb, which transmitted a sharp thrill into her spine, lifting her spirits. However, this joy was short-lived, and even though it seems evident that she lost her head or heart, it is unclear whether this is due to a blissful or hurtful experience. The last stanza seems to present an allegory, where the teardrops mimic the fire flames that destroy what comes in their way. The shadows call, and the lightning bolt of Lemon and Salt could represent a reckoning, a moment of clarity, where everything falls into their respective places. The singer comes to the realization that now she has become so much stronger than before, rising above the bitterness and heartaches that once held her back.
Line by Line Meaning
She sits alone
The singer is lonely
An empty home
The singer's home is empty
The raindrops fall
It's raining outside
She's on her own
The artist is alone in dealing with whatever emotional event she is going through
The crying shame
Whatever has happened is unfortunate and regrettable
What tears became
The tears show the emotional stress the singer is feeling
No one to blame
Nobody is responsible for what has happened
It's a waiting game
The artist is waiting for something to change
Hear the sound
The thunderstorm is audible
The thunder cloud
The storm is forming
Can't stop the weather from turning round
The storm is inevitable
Perfect storm
Metaphor for the emotional event or situation in the artist's life
Come along
The storm has arrived
Put my coat on keep me warm
I need comfort and protection from this storm
Broken home
The singer's home environment is unstable
You're on your own
The artist is forced to rely on herself
So much stronger than before
The artist has grown stronger having dealt with the emotional event/situation
Light bulbs shine
The singer is distracted from her emotional pain by the physical sensation of light on her skin
Thrills her spine
The sensation makes the singer feel momentarily excited or alive
It's not what he said
The artist is reflecting on a conversation she has had with someone and the resultant emotional pain
She lost her head
The artist became angry or reacted rashly
The fire flames, the teardrops fall
The emotional pain keeps flaring up while the artist tries to come to terms with it
The shadows call
The emotional pain makes the singer feel that the world is a darker place
The fire fades, away we go
The emotional pain subsides but something is lost forever
Reap what you sow
Metaphor for the emotional consequences of actions taken, be they good or bad
I lost my head
The singer acted impulsively or rashly
Uncommon thread
An unusual or unexpected element in the singer's life
The lightning bolt of Lemon and Salt
Metaphor for a bitter and painful emotional experience
Contributed by Eva W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Klaudia Julia
Sweet tune!
Ta piosenka ma taki sam kojący klimat🎶🖤 jak 'stranger in moscow'👑
Jeffrey
Love it! Just heard the From Slumber To Sleep EP, great work once again!
Leah Wilson
amazing song. I just discovered it on spotify a month ago. :D
DMminion
Beautiful song Kris. :D
Yazide Hmd
مريحة هي آغانيك 🖤😍🎩👌🇩🇿
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미친 음악이네요. 너무 좋아요
Lee jaeyeon
앗 한국인발견 저도 몇년전에 많이 듣다가 겨우 찾았네요 ㅋㅋ 넘 좋은게 왤케 밑에 있대요...
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@Lee jaeyeon 오~~ 취향 비슷하네요 ㅎㅎ
Bob Jeurgens
😍🎉❤️
Roel Borsboom
Alsof a song sented from heaven 🌹