The Storm
Pantheist Lyrics
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It's raging mad, but I do not hear
And pretend that I don't mind it at all
But deep inside I'm praying, my Lord
That when I'm safe and the storm has cleared
I will turn around, and see You near
For then I would want You by my side
Around me I built a wall brick by brick,
And plagued by fear, I cannot sleep
A madman's laugh reminds me of my failures
Now on my own, the pain cuts deep
Could I finally find rest in some odd place
With time as my only company?
The lyrics to Pantheist's song "The Storm" describe a sense of impending doom and turmoil that the singer feels, while also acknowledging a desire for comfort and support from a higher power. The storm is portrayed as a force that is both destructive and powerful, and the singer's attempts to ignore it are shown to be futile. Instead, the singer expresses a hope that they will be able to weather the storm with the help of a guiding presence, which is hinted to be God or another spiritual figure.
The second verse of the song speaks to the singer's inner turmoil and sense of isolation, which is represented through imagery of a wall and the inability to sleep. The madman's laugh is perhaps a symbol of the singer's own fears and doubts that haunt them. However, despite all of this, the singer still holds onto a sense of hope, wondering if they may find peace "in some odd place" even if they are left alone with time as their only companion.
Overall, the song is a meditation on the power of nature and the need for spiritual guidance and support in times of struggle. It portrays the storm as a force that is beyond human control, and the singer's response is one of both fear and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel the storm as it's coming near
I am aware of an imminent danger that I can feel is approaching.
It's raging mad, but I do not hear
Although the storm is intense and violent, I seem to be oblivious to it.
And pretend that I don't mind it at all
I am feigning indifference to the chaos unfolding around me.
But deep inside I'm praying, my Lord
Despite my façade, I am inwardly pleading for divine intervention.
That when I'm safe and the storm has cleared
My hope is that at the end of the ordeal, I will survive unscathed.
I will turn around, and see You near
I anticipate experiencing the presence of a higher power after the crisis has passed.
For then I would want You by my side
I recognize the need for guidance and assistance in rebuilding my life.
To help me rebuild the wreckage of my life
I require divine aid to restore my existence after the devastation of the storm.
Around me I built a wall brick by brick,
I have constructed defenses between myself and the world, systematically and deliberately.
And plagued by fear, I cannot sleep
My anxiety precludes me from finding peace, and I am tormented by insomnia.
A madman's laugh reminds me of my failures
I am haunted by a feeling of inadequacy and am acutely aware of my previous shortcomings.
Now on my own, the pain cuts deep
I am alone and reeling from the sharpness of emotional distress.
Could I finally find rest in some odd place
I ponder whether a resolution can be found in some unconventional location.
With time as my only company?
I have no other source of comfort except the passage of time.
Contributed by Mila G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
archados
This really is a beautiful song.
Brian Skala
Just got this cd, was a big fan of them in the 00s.. Just took me 10 years to get. Amazing song.