Casting melodic hooks to the hungry masses, the strength of Stormy Strong’s… Read Full Bio ↴Casting melodic hooks to the hungry masses, the strength of Stormy Strong’s songwriting is fast approaching gale-force intensity. Listening to Stormy conjures images of his life and near-death experiences at sea --a lonely fisherman cast adrift and anchorless against the capricious squalls which inspired his name, battling the merciless riptide of “sink or swim”. Stormy’s songs weave a compelling narrative of stark introspection which commandeers the mind’s eye long after the music ends. More than just another singer-songwriter, Stormy Strong is a storyteller --with a story to tell that's uniquely his own.
Stormy’s catchy hooks, biting lyrics and emotional honesty tempts comparisons to the best angst-rockers out there, including Weezer, Jimmy Eat World, Death Cab For Cutie, and Social Distortion. And yet, the more such comparisons are sought, the more Stormy’s music resists them. In other words, Stormy's material reminds you of the music you’ve always loved, while truly sounding like nothing you’ve heard before.

Stormy Strong has been anchored off the West Coast’s musical landscape since 1996. First as a member of Santa Cruz’ legendary underground punk-pop phenomenon Reliance, and later as front man for the eponymous jam collective, Stormy Strong, our boy has continued to garner performance chops and street cred throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, Southern Cali and beyond - sharing the stage along the way with numerous leading acts, from Blink 182 to No Use For A Name, to AFI, among other notables.

Stormy Strong’s music has been featured on the syndicated TV Show American Songwriter Showcase, and has been widely licensed to numerous media/advertising outlets, including MTV (My Super Sweet 16), and Discover Card. Stormy’s songs continue to be heavily requested on internet radio, podcasts and college radio, and remain in growing demand through all major digital distributors, peer-to- peer outlets and social networking sites.

Stormy’s self-titled EP –produced by Chris Carter (Backstreet Boys, Jasmine Trias, Natalise)- has already received a number of awards and accolades since its release, with the lead-off single "Mexico" garnering both buzz and accolades throughout cyberspace. His song “Save You” won the Billboard World Songwriting Contest in 2008, in addition to the 2007 Great American Songwriting Contest (in the Alt/Rock genre), and the 2007 Diskmakers Music World Series. Industry leaders have also taken notice, with luminaries such as legendary producers Michael Lloyd (The Monkees, Frank Sinatra, The Osmonds) and Scott Matthews (David Bowie, Johnny Cash, The Beach Boys) proclaiming their support and appreciation for this creative force of nature currently battering expectations and preconceptions under the name “Stormy Strong”.

Stormy Strong and his band are currently hard at work on his next recording projects, while continuing to perfect and support his new material though constant shows and touring.

- "Save You" WINNER Billboard World Songwriting Contest in 2008
- "Save You" WINNER Great American Songwriting Contest in 2007
- "Save You" WINNER Disc Maker's Independent Music World Series 2007
- "Sail Away" WINNER The Best Music You Have Never Heard on KGO Radio 2007

Never Say Never
Stormy Strong Lyrics

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Never Say Never

Slowly collidin’
Under a dim red lighted hue
Revealin’ our shadows
Recognizin’ the me in you
Everything’s spinnin' round
You realize we’re off the ground now

Yes, I’ll love you forever
And I’ll never say never

My heart’s unglued
Never say never
Because of you
I’ll never say never to you

Somehow I found you
Time slips away when you are near
Only a moment
Releasing the darkness I held dear
Melting day into night
You realize we’re on the ground now
I’ll love you forever and I’ll
Never say never

My heart’s unglued
Never say never
Because of you
I’ll never say never to you

Cause, when you found me
World spins all around me
There’s just you and me
Trapped in this spell
When you found me
World crashed all around me
There’s just you and me
As time stands still
My heart’s unglued

Never say never
Because of you
I’ll never say never
Because of you
I’ll never say never to you

If you need me I’ll be waiting
Drawing hearts anticipating

Every move and every moment
I’m in love with you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Never Say Never" by Stormy Strong depict a deep and intense connection between two individuals. The opening lines set the mood with the imagery of colliding slowly under a dim red light, creating an atmosphere of anticipation. The shadows they reveal and their recognition of themselves in each other suggests a profound understanding and familiarity. The mention of everything spinning around and being off the ground signifies the sense of being swept away and losing control.

The chorus emphasizes the singer's unwavering commitment by stating, "Yes, I'll love you forever, and I'll never say never." This declaration highlights their absolute dedication and refusal to give up on the relationship, no matter the challenges they may face. The repetition of "never say never" throughout the song further reinforces this sentiment.

The second verse touches on the transformative power of the other person's presence. Time slips away when they are near, and the darkness the singer once held dear begins to dissipate. The line "melting day into night" signifies the merging of two distinct worlds, bringing them closer together. The repetition of "I'll love you forever, and I'll never say never" in the second chorus confirms the singer's unchanging stance.

The bridge highlights the overwhelming impact the other person has had on the singer's life. Their presence makes the world spin, and the outside world seems to disappear, leaving only the two of them trapped in a spell. The line "as time stands still" portrays a suspended moment of pure connection and affection.

The lyrics conclude with the reassurance that the singer will always be there, waiting, anticipating, and deeply in love with the other person.

Line by Line Meaning

Slowly collidin’
Coming together gradually

Under a dim red lighted hue
In a low and romantically lit setting

Revealin’ our shadows
Showing our true selves

Recognizin’ the me in you
Realizing our similarities

Everything’s spinnin' round
Feeling a whirlwind of emotions

You realize we’re off the ground now
Realizing our relationship has taken off

Yes, I’ll love you forever
I will always love you

And I’ll never say never
I will never give up on our love

My heart’s unglued
My heart feels open and vulnerable

Because of you
Thanks to you