When It Rolls In
Sims Lyrics

when it rolls in it will break you down
The tough times will come eventually, and they have the potential to weaken you.

it will roll in and leave nothing in its wake
When the hard times come, they will be all-consuming and leave behind destruction.

and when it rolls in it will break you down
The repeated statement emphasizes the inevitability of difficult times and how challenging they can be.

so how much can you take?
This rhetorical question forces one to reflect on their own resilience and ability to withstand tough times.

from here the birds seem so full of grace, so full of finesse
The artist observes the composure and beauty of the birds from a distance.

but they're just like the rest, surviving the storms
The birds face their own struggles too, like everyone else does.

that's the song they're humming up
The birds are carrying on despite their difficulties, and they serve as a reminder that life goes on despite obstacles.

these days are fleeting but the song is beaming
Time is short, but the birds continue to sing with hope and optimism.

and they sing with all the spirit they summon up
The birds carry on with determination and energy.

and the ugliness never leaves, true enough
Difficulties in life can be ugly and persistent.

that's the beauty and the pain that's coming up
The good and the bad go hand in hand, and will continue to arise in life.

and all I've learned is that it never ends, buckle up
The artist recognizes that difficulties in life never truly disappear, so it's important to be ready for them.

so I'm getting better at building that rubble up
The singer is getting more skilled in rebuilding and finding strength after facing difficult times.

and the clouds rolling in, thunder rumbles up
A storm is on the horizon.

the warm mist kisses my face while I'm looking up
The singer observes the arrival of the storm with a sense of appreciation and acceptance.

the wind whips through the nest, it ain't took enough
The storm hasn't caused enough damage to knock over the artist's metaphorical nest.

then the drips hit my chest and I scream
The storm's arrival becomes more intense and overwhelming.

let the rain pour down on me
The singer invites the storm to take over, allowing it to have its way.

and for the first time in my life I believe it's okay
The singer finally accepts that life's difficulties are just a part of the journey, and it's okay to let them happen.

through the mouth of the pliers
The artist describes hearing a type of metallic humming sound.

the birds on a wire sing so desperately
The birds continue to carry on with their song, but with a sense of urgency and desperation.

and it brings you to your knees
The powerful message of the bird's song can have a profound impact on the listener.

it gets so painful, it's okay though
The difficulties in life can be excruciating, but it's important to be able to accept them and let them go.

let the rain fall
The artist is once again inviting the storm to take over.

let it wash away
The singer is ready to let go of their worries and pain.

when the storm comes it might take you, it might break you
The presence of a storm in one's life can have the power to overcome and weaken them.

let it break, let it break, let it break
The singer is letting go and allowing the storm do its worst (and hence purify themself) and in turn, find strength afterwards.