Gale Blow
The Fiery Furnaces Lyrics


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Gale, gale blow

Gale, gale blow

My umbrella can't take it you know

Been caught in a hail storm
A blizzard, tornado's nose

But nothing, no nothing





Can beat this gale blow

Overall Meaning

The Fiery Furnaces's song "Gale Blow" is a powerful statement about the uncontrollable forces of nature. The song starts with the repetition of the chorus "Gale, gale blow," which sets the tone for the rest of the song as a warning or plea to the wind to stop its destructive path. The second line of the chorus, "My umbrella can't take it you know," paints a picture of a person trying to shield themselves from the storm, but failing miserably. The use of the personal pronoun "my" brings the listener into the story, making it relatable and evoking empathy.


The first verse uses imagery of various weather conditions, such as hail storms, blizzards, and tornadoes, to emphasize the sheer power of the gale. The repetition of "nothing, no nothing" in the chorus further emphasizes that there is no defense or escape from the gale's wrath. The song's title draws attention to the wind's ferocity, which is described in the lyrics as a "gale blow." The song could be interpreted in a broader sense, as a warning against the destructiveness of any uncontrollable force, whether it be natural or human-made.


Line by Line Meaning

Gale, gale blow
The wind is blowing fiercely


Gale, gale blow
The wind continues to blow fiercely


My umbrella can't take it you know
My umbrella is not strong enough to withstand the force of the wind


Been caught in a hail storm
I have experienced a storm with hail falling from the sky


A blizzard, tornado's nose
I have been through a blizzard and a tornado


But nothing, no nothing
Despite all of these experiences


Can beat this gale blow
This current wind is the strongest I have ever encountered




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: ELEANOR FRIEDBERGER, MATTHEW FRIEDBERGER

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