Hurricane
Matzo Lyrics
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Shifting loyalties and tearful eyes
A blank facade I try to sustain
Hiding from a twisting hurricane
Your angry letters slipped under my door
Words screaming up and off the floor
Through the storm I hear your voice
Dark skies shifting, heavy rain lifting,
A hurricane is twisting, throughout the night
Black wings beneath, history repeating
A moment, fleeting, through outside your eyes
Hurricane
I hear no sound, the storm, must be at rest
How easily I fall for the same old test
Staring through cloudy windows
Listening intently to the sounds we love
Dark skies shifting, heavy rain lifting
A hurricane is twisting, throughout the night
Black wings beneath, history repeating
A moment, fleeting, through outside your eyes
In "Hurricane," Matzo sings about being caught up in a tumultuous storm of emotions in a relationship. The slamming of doors represents the constant arguments and disagreements, while the shifting loyalties suggest that trust has been broken. The blank facade that the singer tries to uphold shows their attempts to maintain some semblance of control as they endure the turbulence of the relationship. Hiding is a major theme of the song, as the singer is trying to avoid the painful impact of the twisting hurricane - this could represent the actual physical hurricane as well as the emotional turmoil that is felt in the relationship.
The second verse delves deeper into the emotional impact, as the singer mentions the angry letters that have been left, showing the instability of the relationship. The storm outside is mirrored by the internal storm the singer is facing, with black wings and history repeating indicating a constant cycle of pain and tension that is felt throughout the relationship. The bridge shows the singer's acceptance of the situation, with the storm eventually subsiding and the realization that they will continue falling for the same tests or traps. The cloudy windows represent the distorted view of reality, while the sounds they love underscore the positive aspects of the relationship that they are trying to hold onto. Overall, "Hurricane" is a song about the tumultuous, painful nature of a relationship that has become trapped in an endless cycle of suffering.
Line by Line Meaning
Slamming doors, uncover lies
Doors closing with force reveal the truth that has been hidden.
Shifting loyalties and tearful eyes
Changing allegiances cause tears and heartbreak.
A blank facade I try to sustain
I put on a façade of strength and emotionlessness, trying to keep up appearances.
Hiding from a twisting hurricane
I am avoiding the chaos and turmoil of a changing situation.
Your angry letters slipped under my door
You express your anger through written words that find their way to me somehow.
Words screaming up and off the floor
Your words are so powerful that they seem to lift off the page and fill the room with their intensity.
Through the storm I hear your voice
Even in the midst of chaos, I am still aware of your presence and your words.
Does it all come down to my choice?
Am I the one responsible for the events that are unfolding, or is it out of my hands?
Dark skies shifting, heavy rain lifting
The weather reflects the changes happening in my life, with ominous clouds shifting and rain pouring down.
A hurricane is twisting, throughout the night
The storm is like a symbol for the upheaval and turmoil that is happening within me.
Black wings beneath, history repeating
The past is always there, lurking beneath the surface and ready to rear its ugly head once more.
A moment, fleeting, through outside your eyes
In the midst of a tumultuous time, there are brief moments of clarity and understanding that can be missed if you're not paying attention.
I hear no sound, the storm, must be at rest
As things start to calm down, there is silence, and it can be disconcerting.
How easily I fall for the same old test
I keep making the same mistakes, falling back into old patterns and habits.
Staring through cloudy windows
I am trying to make sense of my life but it seems like everything is obscured and unclear.
Listening intently to the sounds we love
Amidst all the chaos and change, there are still familiar things that bring comfort and solace.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MEZ AUSTIN, BARBARA BLAND, MATAN ZOHAR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Martin
7 years later and this song is still as unforgettable as it was when I first heard it on the New Years ABGT episode 110.. my goodness this is truly a beautiful work of art. Thanks, Mat.
4N5W3R5
This should have millions more views... so much better than 99.9% of the music released in the past 6 years... have this one on multiple playlists and still moves me just like it did the first time... Thank you Mat!
AB
Amen 🙏🏻
Jay Davis
Been bumping this in my car for a long while now. I cannot believe what little subscribers and views you have. I absolutely love your music. One of my favorite driving tunes for sure. Thank you so much
Crysis0ne
One of the best i have heard in my life. You can hear he put his soul into it ❤
Alex D
The ground this album covers in its journey is nothing short of astounding, and this song might be its crown achievement. Mat Zo is less a pusher of squares and twister of knobs than he is a painter of sound and a ferryman, gently helping your brain to navigate its vast sea of consciousness and charting a path to its higher states. His production skills are to 2020 what this album was to 2013: innovative, trend setting, and prophetic. Protect this man at all costs; he's an international treasure.
MrOwnie
This youngster is a musical genius.. wide range of stuff all quality. Love the trancey stuff he made.. but it’s all quality!
Nick Bax
I rediscovered this song earlier after having not listened to it for 7 years, and it still hits the same wonderful spot. It really reminds me of the 90s progressive house trailblazers that came from Sasha, Digweed and The Future Sound of London, albeit with far better production and a modern sound - but still the addictive rhythms and enchanting melodies and vocal samples. So glad I rediscovered this after all this time. So fucking good.
Christian Wagner
my favorite on an album full of awesome tracks
El Dingo Harrison
Wonderful song - excellent album.