Portraits
Storm the Sky Lyrics


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I swear I was incapable of life
I was paralysed (I was paralyzed)
Stuck in stasis attached to the ground
I struggled to hear the sound
I never thought that I
Would ever get another chance to keep my hope instilled
Another chance to feel
I can't even fathom the fact that this is real

Don't make me admit it (I found what makes me whole)
If I start to spill it all, I won't stop
And I just don't know how far the pain of my past would go
So keep quiet oh, just stay quiet yes I was a liar
And now I'm alive and nothing feels the same
Nothing feels the same

I don't know the way but I'll be there soon
I just know that it's not with you
I know I've got to get out now

I've been forgetting I'm alone
I've been residing anywhere that I can call a home
It gives me hope
It feels like you're all that I had to let go

Don't make me admit it
I found what makes me whole
If I start to spill it all I won't stop
And I just don't know how far the pain from my past would go
So keep quiet oh, just stay quiet I yes was a liar
And now I'm alive and nothing feels the same
No, nothing feels the same

Some day I'll paint a picture
From a perfect persons view
I'll paint perfectly between the lines, won't let the ink leak through
Then I'll shade away the stains of what I once believed was true
I'll paint on and on until I see a portrait portraying you

I'll hang you on the wall to stay
So your eyes will always follow me
I'll be hiding all my thoughts away
So you'll never be just a memory

Don't make me admit it
You are what makes me whole
If I start to spill it all I won't stop
And I just don't know how far the pain of my past would go
So keep quiet oh, just stay quiet yes I was a liar




Now I'm alive and nothing feels the same
No, nothing feels the same

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Storm the Sky's song, "Portraits," express a sense of hopelessness and despair, as well as the hope of finding a way out of this state. The opening verse reveals a feeling of being stuck and helpless, with the singer feeling paralyzed and unable to move forward. The chorus reveals a sense of fear and a desire to keep certain thoughts and emotions suppressed, even as the singer acknowledges that they've found something that makes them feel whole. The second verse explores the singer's sense of loneliness and desire for connection, as well as their willingness to let go of past beliefs in order to find a new way forward. Finally, the bridge expresses a desire to capture the feeling of finding someone who makes them whole through art, even as they continue to struggle with the pain of their past.


Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of hopelessness and despair that comes from feeling stuck in one's life, as well as a sense of hope and possibility that comes from finding something that makes one feel whole. There is a sense of tension throughout the song between wanting to keep certain emotions and thoughts suppressed and a desire to be honest and vulnerable about one's deepest feelings.


Line by Line Meaning

I swear I was incapable of life
I felt like I couldn't even exist


I was paralysed
I was completely stuck and unable to move forward


Stuck in stasis attached to the ground
I felt like I was frozen in one place and unable to break free


I struggled to hear the sound
I found it hard to hear anything positive or hopeful


I never thought that I Would ever get another chance to keep my hope instilled
I thought that I would never have the opportunity to feel hopeful again


Another chance to feel
A new opportunity to experience positivity and hope


I can't even fathom the fact that this is real
I can't believe that things have actually gotten better for me


Don't make me admit it
I don't want to say it out loud


If I start to spill it all, I won't stop
If I start talking about my feelings, I will keep going


And I just don't know how far the pain of my past would go
I'm not sure if I can handle the memories and feelings from my past


So keep quiet oh, just stay quiet yes I was a liar
Please don't push me to talk about my feelings, I have lied in the past


And now I'm alive and nothing feels the same
I feel so much better now and everything has changed


I don't know the way but I'll be there soon
I'm not sure how to get there, but I will find my way eventually


I just know that it's not with you
I know that you're not the right person for me


I've been forgetting I'm alone
I've been trying to find comfort and companionship in the wrong places


I've been residing anywhere that I can call a home
I've been trying to create a sense of home wherever I am, but it's not working


It gives me hope
Trying to find home gives me a sense of purpose and optimism


It feels like you're all that I had to let go
Leaving this behind feels like I'm giving up the only thing I had


Some day I'll paint a picture
One day I will create something beautiful


From a perfect persons view
From the perspective of someone who sees everything clearly and positively


I'll paint perfectly between the lines, won't let the ink leak through
I will create something beautiful and make sure nothing ruins it


Then I'll shade away the stains of what I once believed was true
I will cover up the bad memories and negative beliefs I used to hold


I'll paint on and on until I see a portrait portraying you
I will keep creating until I have something beautiful that represents you


I'll hang you on the wall to stay
I will keep this beautiful creation of you near me


So your eyes will always follow me
I want to feel like you're always with me


I'll be hiding all my thoughts away
I will keep my feelings and emotions to myself


So you'll never be just a memory
I want you to always be a part of my life, not just a distant memory


You are what makes me whole
You give me a sense of completion and fulfillment


No, nothing feels the same
Everything has changed for the better now




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Dissident Rider

Everyone is saying there are religious lyrics

1. I don't see them in the description
2. I don't hear them
3. Where are they?
4. I'm not going to hate the song either, I just want to know where' the religious lyrics are because I'm confused about what everyone is saying.

Also, I guess I don't hear the Matty Mullins guy. I know who he is but I don't hear him. Can someone please point out his verse(s)?

Thanks to whoever helps me out here!



All comments from YouTube:

Bilemasukka

I love this song more than i love life.

Carlos Eduardo

Just met the band! You guys have future, cool sound, cool voice, no overdone screams, keep it going! Greetings from Brazil :)

Martin Gonzalez

Matty stay strong!! “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you." John 15:18-19

Kez Lopez

Happy to say the songs really grown on me :) Matty's vocals are a nice addition too

Abs999

I've listened to it about 40 times(if not more) from yesterday and I just can't stop

jessica m

very proud of the storm the sky boys! well done!

Shelby Wood

I swear I keep replaying "I was paralyzed" at 0:17 all the damn time.. just omg! So glad I found this band!

Rhys Stockford

Another album to order online :) Done well Storm The Sky <3

DomoGear

Not the biggest fan of STS or Matty, but this was surprisingly great tune. Will be checking out full album out for sure.

Edmar Candelario

I love this song guys!

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