The Storm
Sturgill Simpson Lyrics


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Please don't think me a lazy man
'Cause I've been sitting around all day with the blues
I know how it looks but don't misunderstand
It's just that I can tell a storm's about to brew
'Cause there's thunder inside my mind
There's lightning behind these eyes

There's a lull and the wind is dying down
Don't let it fool you the storm ain't done
Flood waters rolling in and my heart's gonna drown
Our love wilted like a flower that ain't got enough sun

Well the thunder in my head might go away
And the river of pain will flow back to the sea
Well if you would only come back home to stay
It'd bring a stop to the rain and happiness to me
Well if you would just come back I'd be so grateful
And the storm would be over
The world wouldn't seem so mean and hateful
And I'd lay you down on a bed of yellow clover

'Cause there's a lull and the wind is dying down
Don't let it fool you the storm ain't done
Flood waters rolling in and my heart's gonna drown
Our love wilted like a flower that ain't got enough sun

There's a lull and the wind is dying down
But don't let it fool you the storm ain't done




Flood waters rolling in and my heart's gonna drown
Our love wilted like a flower that ain't got enough sun

Overall Meaning

"The Storm" by Sturgill Simpson is a poignant ballad that speaks of a coming storm both outside and within the singer. The song begins with the singer sitting around all day feeling a sense of impending doom. The singer feels the coming storm not just through external changes in the weather but also internally through the thunder in his head and lightning in his eyes. While the lull in the wind might suggest the storm's end, the singer knows it is not over yet.


Throughout the song, Simpson uses imagery to describe the end of a relationship between the singer and his lover. The love between them is described as a flower that didn't get enough sun and has died. The storm appears to represent the emotions that are brewing within the singer, much like the storm that is approaching outside. His pain and sorrow are described as flood waters that are rolling in and threatening to drown him.


The song concludes on a hopeful note. The singer pleads with his lover to come back home and stop the rain. If she does, it will bring happiness to him and end the storm within him. However, whether or not she returns is unclear, and the storm may continue to rage on. The song is a portrayal of the human experience of turmoil, heartbreak, and the uncertainty of the future.


Line by Line Meaning

Please don't think me a lazy man
Please do not assume that I am lazy.


'Cause I've been sitting around all day with the blues
I have been feeling very sad and have been sitting here for a long time.


I know how it looks but don't misunderstand
I understand how it may seem to you, but please do not misinterpret my inactivity.


It's just that I can tell a storm's about to brew
I feel like something bad is going to happen soon.


'Cause there's thunder inside my mind
I have a lot of thoughts and emotions that are building up like a thunderstorm.


There's lightning behind these eyes
My eyes may seem to have a spark of anger or frustration.


There's a lull and the wind is dying down
Things have become quiet and calm for now.


Don't let it fool you the storm ain't done
However, do not be deceived because the bad situation is not truly over.


Flood waters rolling in and my heart's gonna drown
I feel overwhelmed and like everything is going wrong.


Our love wilted like a flower that ain't got enough sun
Our relationship has lost its strength and potential because it was not nurtured properly like a flower.


Well the thunder in my head might go away
My thoughts and emotions may calm down.


And the river of pain will flow back to the sea
The overwhelming feelings of sadness and hurt will potentially lessen and fade away.


Well if you would only come back home to stay
If only you would return to our home and stay with me.


It'd bring a stop to the rain and happiness to me
Our reunion could bring an end to my negative feelings and bring me joy.


Well if you would just come back I'd be so grateful
I would be very appreciative if you decided to come back to me.


And the storm would be over
Our issues would come to an end.


The world wouldn't seem so mean and hateful
My perspective of the world around me will be less bitter and harsh.


And I'd lay you down on a bed of yellow clover
I would welcome you back and give you comfort.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: John Sturgill Simpson

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