Storm
Papercut Lyrics


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As grey clouds split
Like a wound in the sky
That's when the pain comes in

Alone I lie
Feeling astray
Without an after or a when
Left with faded memories
And empty days ahead

Rain pouring down
Beats down like loss
Have you heard the rain?
Rain pouring down
Beats down like loss
Can you hear the rain?

And the clouds
The clouds will part
And the sun
The sun will shine
Someday
But not today

Outside the dark
Inside the storm
This heart with no melody
Without a hope
Sometimes it's hard
To carry on
This great weight of life
When was it born?

Rain pouring down
Beats down like loss
Have you heard the rain?
Rain pouring down
Beats down like loss
Can you hear the rain?

And the clouds
The clouds will part
And the sun
The sun will shine
Someday
But not today

Rain pouring down
Beats down like loss
Have you heard the rain?
Rain pouring down




Beats down like loss
Can you hear the rain?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song 'Storm' by Papercut depict the pain and despair that an individual goes through when they are hit by a storm, both literally and figuratively. The metaphor of a storm is used to depict the hard times that we encounter in life, and how it often feels like the rain pouring down beats down like loss. The beginning of the lyrics visualize the grey clouds splitting open like a wound in the sky, thereby emphasizing the suddenness and the unexpected nature of such hard times. It is during such times that the pain comes in, and the individual is forced to confront their feelings of being alone and astray without any clarity about the future.


The lyrics describe the feeling of being stuck in the present moment, without an 'after or a when.' This deep sense of helplessness is compounded by the memories of happier times that have now faded, leaving behind a bleak future. The rain pouring down is a reminder of the loss and hurt that the individual is experiencing, while the metaphor of clouds parting and the sun shining someday provides hope that one day, this storm will pass. The chorus repeatedly asks if the listener can hear the rain and if they've heard the rain, emphasizing the universality of this experience of loss and despair.


Overall, the lyrics of 'Storm' by Papercut are a poignant reminder of the temporary nature of pain and hardship in life, while also emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and validating such emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

As grey clouds split
When the previously dark and ominous clouds crack open


Like a wound in the sky
They look like a gash or rip in the otherwise continuous sky


That's when the pain comes in
That's when the emotional pain starts to seep in


Alone I lie
I am by myself, feeling isolated


Feeling astray
Feeling lost, disoriented or without direction


Without an after or a when
Without any sense of future or past, or any idea of what comes next


Left with faded memories
Only memories that are becoming dim with time, losing their clarity and meaning


And empty days ahead
A future that feels hollow and lacking in purpose


Rain pouring down
Heavy rainfall


Beats down like loss
Feels like a weight, hitting hard and relentlessly, much like the experience of loss and grief


Have you heard the rain?
An invitation to observe or acknowledge the intense rainfall


Can you hear the rain?
A repetition of the same invitation to notice the rain


And the clouds
Referring back to the clouds from the first verse


The clouds will part
The situation will change, the intensity of the emotional experience will ease up


And the sun
The sun represents hope and a brighter tomorrow


The sun will shine
A metaphor for the return of joy and positivity


Someday
Not immediately, but at some point in the future


But not today
Currently, things are still difficult and the brighter future hasn't dawned yet


Outside the dark
The external world is dark and oppressive


Inside the storm
Internally, there's a tumultuous emotional experience going on


This heart with no melody
The artist's heart feels empty, without any joyful or harmonious feelings


Without a hope
Feels like there's no hope for the future


Sometimes it's hard
Acknowledging the difficulty of the current situation


To carry on
To continue living through the difficulties


This great weight of life
The burden of living, which feels heavy and unbearable at times


When was it born?
A rhetorical question, asking when this emotional burden began




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@carew75

As grey clouds split
Like a wound in the sky
That's when the pain comes in
Alone I lie
Feeling astray
Without an after or a when
Left with faded memories
And empty days ahead
Rain pouring down
Beats down like loss
Have you heard the rain?
Rain pouring down
Beats down like loss
Can you hear the rain?
And the clouds
The clouds will part
And the sun
The sun will shine
Someday
But not today
And the clouds
The clouds will part
And the sun
The sun will shine
Someday
But not today
Outside the dark
Inside the storm
This heart with no melody
Without a hope
Sometimes it's hard
To carry on
This great weight of life
When was it born?
Rain pouring down
Beats down like loss
Have you heard the rain?
Rain pouring down
Beats down like loss
Can you hear the rain?
And the clouds
The clouds will part
And the sun
The sun will shine
Someday
But not today...
And the clouds
The clouds will part
And the sun
The sun will shine
Someday
But not today
And the clouds
The clouds will part
And the sun
The sun will shine
Someday
But not taday
Rain pouring down
Beats down like loss
Have you heard the rain?
Rain pouring down
Beats down like loss
Can you hear the rain?



All comments from YouTube:

@MrLainos

What a beautiful song! Amazing sound ethereal voice!

@carew75

As grey clouds split
Like a wound in the sky
That's when the pain comes in
Alone I lie
Feeling astray
Without an after or a when
Left with faded memories
And empty days ahead
Rain pouring down
Beats down like loss
Have you heard the rain?
Rain pouring down
Beats down like loss
Can you hear the rain?
And the clouds
The clouds will part
And the sun
The sun will shine
Someday
But not today
And the clouds
The clouds will part
And the sun
The sun will shine
Someday
But not today
Outside the dark
Inside the storm
This heart with no melody
Without a hope
Sometimes it's hard
To carry on
This great weight of life
When was it born?
Rain pouring down
Beats down like loss
Have you heard the rain?
Rain pouring down
Beats down like loss
Can you hear the rain?
And the clouds
The clouds will part
And the sun
The sun will shine
Someday
But not today...
And the clouds
The clouds will part
And the sun
The sun will shine
Someday
But not today
And the clouds
The clouds will part
And the sun
The sun will shine
Someday
But not taday
Rain pouring down
Beats down like loss
Have you heard the rain?
Rain pouring down
Beats down like loss
Can you hear the rain?

@duckcrocs98

This is so underrated!

@christer6029

Yeh its a banger!

@leylaalizade5024

This is the anthem of my life. And it always will be.

@leylaalizade5024

I'd never have thought that exactly this song will manage to become the hymn of my life. Do love it!

@12MissFairy24

one of my favorite tracks

@cynthiaennis3107

The most beautiful voice! I just came from Kristen MF Clark channel on which Maiken was interviewed! Love this! ♥️💕🌧

@panizsalehi1968

MASTERPIECE !! :))

@serjjj777

once again great voice from the North !

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