Hurricane
Sleepwalkers Lyrics


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Listen as rain, it falls
thunder through the skies it annuls the stars
watch as the wheels go by
the rhythm of the streets spin around keeping time

music spins me round when the record plays like a hurricane, like a hurricane
music spins me round when the record plays like a hurricane, like a hurricane
sitting beneath the trees
listen to the wind gently kissing the leaves
standing beside the sea
tides are bringing songs from the waves back to me

music spins me round when the record plays like a hurricane, like a hurricane
music spins me round when the record plays like a hurricane, like a hurricane
my, my, the song has begun and its alright
filling and breaking my heart, i'm watching the needle spin round, round, round, bringing it back again

music spins me round when the record plays like a hurricane, like a hurricane
music spins me round when the record plays like a hurricane, like a hurricane
my, my, the song has begun and its alright
feeling it breaking my heart, i'm watching the needle spin round, round, round, bringing it back again




my, my, the song has begun and its alright
feeling it breaking my heart, i'm watching the needle spin round, round, round, bringing it back again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Sleepwalkers' song "Hurricane" paint a vivid picture of the power of music and its ability to transport its listeners to another place. The opening lines describe the sounds of rain and thunder, setting a somber mood. The following lines, however, introduce a new element - the sound of the wheels of a car or perhaps a subway train, providing a steady rhythm that is both mesmerizing and comforting. The chorus reinforces this idea, suggesting that music can act as a force of nature, spinning the listener around like a hurricane. The second stanza takes us outside to experience the sounds of wind and waves, again emphasizing the natural world and music's ability to connect us to it. The final chorus repeats the image of a spinning vinyl record, suggesting that the song itself is a powerful force that has the ability to both break and fill the heart.


Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of awe and respect for the power of music, and the way in which it can transport us to different places and times. There is a sense of romance and nostalgia in the way the song is constructed, harking back to a simpler time when music had the power to change lives. The imagery used throughout the song is evocative and powerful, transporting the listener to a world of rain and thunder, wind and waves.


Line by Line Meaning

Listen as rain, it falls
Pay attention to the sound of the rain as it falls


thunder through the skies it annuls the stars
The sound of thunder overpowers the sound of stars in the sky


watch as the wheels go by
Observe the passing cars on the street


the rhythm of the streets spin around keeping time
The sounds of the city streets create a constant beat


music spins me round when the record plays like a hurricane, like a hurricane
The music is so powerful that it feels like a hurricane swirling around the listener


sitting beneath the trees
Relaxing under the trees


listen to the wind gently kissing the leaves
Hear the gentle sound of the wind blowing through the leaves


standing beside the sea
Standing next to the ocean


tides are bringing songs from the waves back to me
The sound of the tides is creating a melody that the listener can hear


my, my, the song has begun and its alright
The listener is acknowledging that the song has started and everything is okay


filling and breaking my heart, i'm watching the needle spin round, round, round, bringing it back again
The music is so powerful that it fills the listener's heart and the repetition of the needle on the record creates a sense of continuity


feeling it breaking my heart, i'm watching the needle spin round, round, round, bringing it back again
The music is so emotionally moving that it feels like it's breaking the listener's heart, but the repetition of the needle on the record brings comfort




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