Storm
Mott Lyrics
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That you've been hanging around
If I find out that it's true
I'm telling you
Gonna put you in the ground
There's a kind of misty morning
As I'm looking out 'cross town
Remembering what they said
And making me feel like a real lowdown
Well I saw that smoke stack lightning
When you pushed me to the brink
You got me worried, you got me mean
And when I'm mean I drink
And then a lot of wild talk was flying
About a tall cat sleeping around
Well I dunno who he is but I'm telling you this
When I catch up with him I'm gonna mow him down
[Chorus]
When I get there tonight you better be back home
There's an ill wind blowing and it's bringing a storm
An' when I get there tonight you better be alone
There's an ill wind blowing and it's bringing a storm
Cause when I get there tonight I'm gonna be insane
There's an ill wind blowing and it's bringing a storm
I've had enough of your lip gonna cause you some pain
There's an ill wind blowing and it's bringing a storm
I'm gonna jump on a train
Now you've burned out all my money
Just as much as you could take
And then your love turned bad and now I'm mad
Cause I made a big mistake
But if you think I'm gonna take it
Lying down like a dog
Well you'd better think again
I'll fix you up for good
I told you I would
And I'm just about to jump on a real fast train
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Mott the Hoople's song "Storm" evoke feelings of anger, betrayal, and revenge. The singer of the song is furious at his partner's alleged infidelity and is determined to settle the score, even if it means resorting to violence. The first stanza sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer warning his partner that if the rumors are true, he will "put [her] in the ground." The second stanza paints a picture of a misty, contemplative morning, during which the singer reflects on his friends' warnings and his own feelings of inadequacy in the face of his partner's apparent betrayal. The third stanza reveals that there is a "tall cat" circulating rumors about the singer's partner, and that he is prepared to go to any lengths to punish him.
The chorus repeats the ominous warning that an "ill wind" is blowing, and that when the singer arrives at his partner's house, she had better be alone. The repeated refrain serves to increase the tension and sense of foreboding in the song, as the singer's rage seems to mount with each verse. The final stanza reveals that the singer has been driven to the brink of madness by his partner's actions, and that he is about to leave town on a "real fast train," presumably with violence on his mind.
Overall, the lyrics of "Storm" are a powerful statement of the destructive potential of jealousy and the havoc it can wreak on relationships. The singer's fury is palpable, and the sense of impending violence is almost overwhelming. The lyrics are a reminder that love can be a dangerous game, and that it is all too easy to get caught up in the destructive cycle of anger, betrayal, and revenge.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a rumor going round this place
People are talking about you and saying that you've been hanging around
That you've been hanging around
Word on the street is that you've been spending time here
If I find out that it's true
If I learn that it's true
I'm telling you
I'm warning you
Gonna put you in the ground
I'll take action against you, probably a physical altercation.
There's a kind of misty morning
It's a foggy morning.
As I'm looking out 'cross town
I'm gazing across the town.
Thinking 'bout my friends
I'm contemplating my friends.
Remembering what they said
I'm recalling things they said.
And making me feel like a real lowdown
It's making me feel mighty guilty.
Well I saw that smoke stack lightning
I saw that burst of lightning in the sky.
When you pushed me to the brink
You nearly pushed me over the edge.
You got me worried, you got me mean
You're making me anxious and aggressive.
And when I'm mean I drink
When I'm feeling angry or violent, I drink alcohol.
And then a lot of wild talk was flying
People started talking quite loosely.
About a tall cat sleeping around
They were spreading rumors about someone being promiscuous.
Well I dunno who he is but I'm telling you this
I don't know who that person is, but mark my words ...
When I catch up with him I'm gonna mow him down
If I catch up to this person, I'm going to hurt him.
[Chorus]
Refrain of the song.
When I get there tonight you better be back home
If I come tonight, you'd better be at home.
There's an ill wind blowing and it's bringing a storm
Something unpleasant is afoot and things are not looking good.
An' when I get there tonight you better be alone
If you're not alone tonight, you'd better watch out.
Cause when I get there tonight I'm gonna be insane
I will be incredibly agitated when I arrive tonight.
I've had enough of your lip gonna cause you some pain
I'm getting tired of your talk and I'm going to hurt you.
I'm gonna jump on a train
I'm going to board a train.
Now you've burned out all my money
You've spent all my money.
Just as much as you could take
You've taken all you could.
And then your love turned bad and now I'm mad
Your love for me wasn't genuine and I'm upset.
Cause I made a big mistake
I regret having made a significant error.
But if you think I'm gonna take it
If you think I'm going to passively accept it
Lying down like a dog
Like a submissive animal or person.
Well you'd better think again
You need to reconsider.
I'll fix you up for good
I'll get even with you.
I told you I would
I warned/predicted that I would.
And I'm just about to jump on a real fast train
I'm nearly on the quickly departing train.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CLAIRE RODRIGUES LEE, PAUL DREW, GREIG WATTS, PETER BARRINGER, PETER BOYES
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Well I saw that smoke stack lightning
When you pushed me to the brink
You got me worried, you got me mean
And when I'm mean I drink
And then a lot of wild talk was flying
About a tall cat sleeping around
Well I dunno who he is but I'm telling you this
When I catch up with him I'm gonna mow him down
DJDennyRay
Both Mott albums kick! Never lost a beat! (Of coure, I might be bias...I named my first son Overend!) :)
Mike Hunt
I am an old school MTH fan and I liked Mott. They never got the recognition they deserved. They were damn good.
Benjamin Blake Mitchner
Love them! Great band! Mott is amazing. British to the bone and raunchy boozy rock and roll! This is one of the best songs on a great record. Rocks like Judas Priest meets David Bowie!
humanjukebox1958
I absolutely agree! Mott had so many great songs.
robert steveson
Love Mott , Takes me back to the 70s. Great music !
metaldaduk
One of my favourite albums of all time. The songs, and the album sleeve!
Tony G
This album was such a great disc....to bad old school MTH fans hated it......
Olivier Bourdin
Quel souvenir ! 1976, cet album venait de sortir et pour ma soirée anniversaire, on m'avais offert le vinyl. Mes premiers émois rock et qui m'ont amené vers la passion du rock et du hard rock.
elismetal
YO COMPRE ESE ACETATO HACE MUCHO TIEMPO Y LO DISFRUTE BASTANTE, SON GENIALES.
metaldaduk
Nigel Benjamin was a fantastic vocalist, never got the credit he deserved.