Sequoyah Prep School was 5-piece rock/folk/pop band from South Carolina wit… Read Full Bio ↴Sequoyah Prep School was 5-piece rock/folk/pop band from South Carolina with a strange name and a familiar face. Since 2003, they have been explaining themselves and their band name all across the United States of America while reaching thousands of people through the original, and relatable music they make. Over the last five years Sequoyah Prep School has released four (4) albums and one (1) EP. With the release of their second album in 2006, the band began to actively pursue new fans by diving into a heavy touring schedule and using online communities as tools to market their music. Sequoyah Prep School played over 600 shows in 20 states and procured over 2 million plays on myspace.com. The band’s most recent album “Ghost Town” has sold over 3,000 hard copies and 4,000 digital copies in less than a year making it their most popular release yet. Sequoyah Prep School has become a favorite on college campuses across the country and had the opportunity to play at several schools including Belmont University, The Citadel, Centenary College of Louisiana, Clemson University, Coker College, College of Charleston, Lipscomb University, and Winthrop University. They have shared the stage with several national touring acts such as All Get Out, Anathallo, Anberlin, Better Than Ezra, Colour Revolt, Cool Hand Luke, Corey Smith, Jupiter Coyote, Phantom Planet, Quiet Drive, and Umbrellas. In 2008 Sequoyah Prep School was able to record with established producers Mike Green (Paramore, Boys Like Girls, The Matches) and Mike Bradford (Kid Rock, Uncle Kracker). On February 8, 2013, Sequoyah Prep School played their last show together as a band at the New Brookland Tavern in Columbia, SC.

Instrumentation
Justin Osborne-Vocals/Acoustic Guitar/Mandolin/Piano.
Harrison Boyd-Drums.
West Jones-Guitar,/Vocals/Banjo/Piano.
Jordan Hicks-Guitar/Banjo/Vocals.
Johnnie Matthews-Bass.

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Hurricane
Sequoyah Prep School Lyrics

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I woke up and tried to find my piece of mind
And I found you like a harsh strange wind
Holding me back telling me everything will be alright
Telling me its time to change

Like a hurricane
Spinning around
And off of the ground

When it all falls down
Like a hurricane
Spinning around
And off of the ground
When it all falls down
Like a hurricane

So let me go no one knows
I'm walking away leaving today
I'm through and I'm not scared
I'm just afraid and I'll do this again
I'll make a mistake

Like a hurricane
Spinning around
And off of the ground
When it all comes down
Like a hurricane
Spinning around
And off of the ground

When it all falls down
Like a hurricane

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sequoyah Prep School's "Hurricane" portray a sense of restlessness and the desire to move forward, even if it means leaving things behind. The singer of the song is seeking to find their peace of mind, but encounters a person who disrupts their sense of stability, much like a harsh, strange wind. This person serves as a catalyst for change, encouraging the singer to break free from what is holding them back and to embrace the idea of change.

The metaphor of a hurricane is used throughout the song as a representation of this transformative experience. The hurricane is described as spinning and lifting the singer off of the ground, creating a sense of chaos and destruction. However, this destruction ultimately leads to rebirth and renewal, as the singer is able to let go of their fears and move forward.

The final verse of the song suggests that this journey is not over, and that the singer will likely make mistakes in the future. However, they are not afraid of these mistakes and are willing to take risks to experience growth and change.

Overall, "Hurricane" is a powerful portrayal of the transformative power of change, and serves as a reminder to embrace the chaos that comes with growth and renewal.

Line by Line Meaning

I woke up and tried to find my piece of mind
I woke up feeling lost and confused, trying to regain my sense of self

And I found you like a harsh strange wind
I met you unexpectedly and you took me by surprise with your rough and unpredictable nature

Holding me back telling me everything will be alright
You gave me false reassurance and prevented me from moving forward

Telling me its time to change
You urged me to make a change in my life, even though I may not have been ready

Like a hurricane Spinning around And off of the ground When it all falls down Like a hurricane
Life with you was like a destructive natural disaster - chaotic, tumultuous, and destructive, leaving me feeling uprooted and unstable

So let me go no one knows I'm walking away leaving today
I need to break free from your hold on me and take control of my own life, without any interference from you or anyone else

I'm through and I'm not scared I'm just afraid and I'll do this again I'll make a mistake
I'm done with this chapter of my life, but I'm not fearless - I'm still scared of making mistakes, but I'm willing to take the risk and move forward

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