The Storm
L. power Lyrics


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You can't prove that Imma horrible driver
You can only assume,
So technically, until you see me drive I could be amazing
I could be amazing, I could be amazing
I could be amazing, I could be amazing
Also Imma very bad driver
Riders on the storm
(Ride, ride, ride)
Riders on the storm
(Ride, ride, ride)
Into this house we're born
Into this world we're thrown
Like a dog without a bone
An actor out on loan
Riders on the storm
There's a killer on the road
His brain is squirmin' like a toad
Take a long holiday
Let your children play
If you give this man a ride




Sweet family will die
Killer on the road

Overall Meaning

In the song "The Storm" by L. Power, the artist addresses the idea of perception versus reality. The lyrics suggest that people can easily make assumptions without proof or firsthand experience. For instance, someone might think that L. Power is a terrible driver, but they have never actually seen him drive, so they can only assume. The lyrics emphasize that until people have seen something firsthand, they shouldn't make assumptions about it. L. Power then juxtaposes this idea with the chorus which features the phrase "riders on the storm." This phrase refers to the idea of people moving forward in life despite the challenges they face. In line with the idea of perception, the storm might represent the difficulties that people face in their lives, but the riders continue to ride through it anyway.


The song then goes on to describe the world as a difficult and unforgiving place where people are born without direction or purpose, just like a dog without a bone. The line "an actor out on loan" refers to the transient and insincere nature of the human experience; we are all just pretending to know what we are doing. The lyrics also feature a reference to Jim Morrison's "Riders on the Storm," which is where the song's title comes from. The imagery of a killer on the road is used to create a sense of danger and unpredictability, with a message that suggests people should be careful who they trust. The song ends with the repeated phrase "riders on the storm," encouraging listeners to keep pushing forward and facing life's obstacles no matter how difficult they may seem.


Line by Line Meaning

You can't prove that Imma horrible driver
I am disputing your claim that I am a bad driver by highlighting the fact that you have no evidence.


You can only assume,
You are merely making an assumption without any proof.


So technically, until you see me drive I could be amazing
I am using logic to argue that because you haven't seen me drive, I could potentially be a great driver.


I could be amazing, I could be amazing
This line is a repetition of my point that until you witness my driving skills, you can't make assumptions.


Also Imma very bad driver
This line is ironic because I am admitting that I am actually a bad driver, contradicting my previous arguments.


Riders on the storm
This line is a metaphor for the dangerous situation I am in as a bad driver on the road.


(Ride, ride, ride)
This repetition of the word 'ride' is a reference to the rhythm of the song and possibly the experience of driving.


Into this house we're born
This line suggests that we are all born into this world without a choice, much like how we are all thrown onto the road as drivers without much control over the actions of others.


Into this world we're thrown
This is a continuation of the point made in the previous line that we do not have much control of the world we are born into.


Like a dog without a bone
This is another metaphor that compares us humans to dogs without a bone, implying that we are all scrambling for something intangible (in this situation, it could be safety on the road).


An actor out on loan
This line suggests that our lives are temporary and that we are just playing a role in society without truly owning anything (in this situation, our cars).


Riders on the storm
This repetition of the earlier metaphor emphasizes the danger and unpredictability of the road.


There's a killer on the road
This line introduces a darker element to the song, pointing out the existence of reckless drivers who could cause harm to others on the road.


His brain is squirmin' like a toad
This line describes the mental state of the driver, who is potentially under the influence or experiencing other mental distress.


Take a long holiday
This line suggests that it is better for people to avoid driving (or at least reckless driving) in order to protect themselves and others on the road.


Let your children play
This encourages people to take the time to relax and enjoy other aspects of life instead of risking it all on the road.


If you give this man a ride
This line acknowledges the common practice of giving strangers a ride in certain situations, but warns of the potential harm that can come from it.


Sweet family will die
This is a direct warning of the consequences that can come from blindly trusting others, particularly reckless drivers.


Killer on the road
This is a final repetition of the earlier metaphor, emphasizing the danger and unpredictability of the road that we all must face as drivers.




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