Storm
Qing Feng Wu Lyrics

Have I seen you somewhere?
Questioning if the singer has met someone before.

Heard a wind calling names
The singer heard a gust of wind carrying whispers of names.

Holding on, holding on, howling
The singer is emphasizing their feeling of desperation through repetition and personification of the wind.

(I've been) waiting for you out there
The artist has been anticipating someone.

Heard the rain chanting pain
The artist heard the rain, personified as a voice, expressing feelings of suffering.

Holding on, holding on, a warning
The rain's sound is used as a warning for what is to come or as a warning to not let go.

It took some time and it took some hope
The singer had to be patient and optimistic.

And like a coward, I waited at home
The artist didn't face what was coming, but rather avoided it.

I wrapped my hands around you in the dark
Holding on to someone in a time of difficulty.

To see what happens to the heart
Looking to find out how one will feel in the face of adversity.

Take me up, then keep me high
Asking someone to elevate their spirits.

Never let me go before
Asking someone to hold on tight and not give up on them.

You teach me how to fly
Asking someone to be their guide and help them overcome their obstacles.

'Cause above the rain, above the clouds It's always bright
Emphasizing the notion that difficult times will pass and better times are ahead.

Hurricane come again Lift me up, forgive me Earth I'm going away
Asking to be lifted to a better place and be forgiven for their wrongdoings, while leaving their hardship behind.

Did I see you stand there?
Asking if someone was there during a difficult moment.

When the sun burns your air
The heat from the sun making it difficult to breathe.

I'm with you, I'm with you, feel for you
Expressing empathy and that they are there for support.

(I've been) asking you, hide away (save me)
Asking for someone to protect them from harm.

When the storm on your way I'm with you, I'm with you, here for you
Letting someone know that they are not alone and that the artist will be there for them during their tough times.

It took some time and it took some tears
The artist had to be patient and endure hardships to understand a life lesson.

To learn the lesson of killing fears
A lesson to overcome one's fears.

I'm breathing out and I release the hold
Letting go of negative thoughts and feelings.

To see what happens to the soul
Understanding the effect that letting go can have on the soul.

Waiting for rain, awaiting sunrise
Waiting for something to happen, hopefully something positive.

Paint the shade (lying down)
Metaphor for finding comfort and rest.

Waiting for the storm for so long, alone
Waiting and facing hardships alone for a long time.

Hurricane come again Lift me up, forgive me Earth I'm going away
Asking to be lifted to a better place and be forgiven for their wrongdoings, while leaving their hardship behind.

Hurricane come again Lift me up, forgive me Earth I'm going away
Asking to be lifted to a better place and be forgiven for their wrongdoings, while leaving their hardship behind.