The sweet musical cartel that is The Likes of Us began as a long distance collaboration between Oklahoma native Benj Heard and Colorado songbird Katrina Stone. As the story goes, the pair stumbled upon an affinity for writing 1940's inspired duets through the process of sending tracks back and forth over the course of a year. Without truly recognizing the depth of the sonic landscape they had created, The Likes of Us was formed as charmingly as the harmonies and lyrics that waltz through the valleys of their debut album.
The self-titled album from the crooning duo plays like a narrative from a nearly forgotten era, yet entices the ears of the current generation with their smokey voices and universal themes of love and life. From the cleverly romantic waltz Astronomy to the bluegrass-infused toe-tapping Smooth Moving, The Likes of Us is storming onto the scene with a fully produced set of songs that engages the senses and emotions. With lyrics like "Honey, love is stronger than fear.
I hear that train coming,
but my heart's still running to you"
...the pair makes it known that this record is a delightful and enchanting force to be reckoned with. The witty and upbeat ditty entitled No Cure For Love written with Mikal Blue (Colbie Caillat, Jason Mraz) showcases Heard's exceptional vocal range and sweet tone while Stone's personality and vocal control soar from line to line.
From start to finish, this pair's debut project is a beautiful allegory of what patience, fortitude, and raw talent can imagine when in the hands of fate.
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Hurricane
The Likes Of Us Lyrics
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You brush past my face like a breeze
You ruffle up my hair like the wind in the willow trees
You weaken my legs like the sea
Ooo...
When you grab my hand I can't move, no I can't think
You course through my veins like a flood in the streets
You waking me up like a bolt of lightining
Ooo in the drought of my soul
Ooo I'm losing control
Oh how you know how to kiss like the rain
But you stole my heart like a hurricane
You stole my heart like a hurricane
Yea... yea
When I look into the pretty eyes of a storm like you
You rattle me down to my bones
There ain't a mountain high or a bird with a better view
I feel like I'm flying home
Ooo in the drought of my soul
Ooo I'm losing control
Oh how you know how to kiss like the rain
But you stole my heart like a hurricane
Mmmm...
The drought of my soul
You kiss like the rain
You stole my heart like a hurricane
You stole my heart like a hurricane
Mmm...
In "Hurricane", The Likes of Us discusses the overwhelming feeling of being in love. In the first verse, the lyrics describe the physical reactions that happen when the person is near the one they love. They can't think or move because they're so consumed by their love. The second verse compares their partner to a storm: beautiful but also powerful and destructive. However, the singer isn't scared of the storm, but instead feels like they're flying home. Despite the storm and the drought that was previously in their life, the love they feel for their partner has transformed everything.
The chorus repeats the metaphor of the hurricane stealing the singer's heart but adds another metaphor of the partner knowing how to kiss like the rain. The rain is a symbol of nourishment and growth, and so their love is also something that is necessary for the singer's soul. The song ends with a repetition of the drought metaphor, emphasizing how much the love means to the singer and how much it has changed them.
Overall, "Hurricane" is a powerful love ballad that explores the strength and beauty of a relationship. The storm imagery used throughout the song adds a sense of danger and intensity, but ultimately, the message is one of transformation and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't understand how you move so gracefully
You move so gracefully and elegantly that I can't comprehend how you do it.
You brush past my face like a breeze
When you move near me, it's as soft and gentle as a breeze blowing past my face.
You ruffle up my hair like the wind in the willow trees
Your touch is as soothing and calming as the wind rustling through the branches of the willow trees.
You weaken my legs like the sea
Your presence has a powerful effect on me, like how the ocean waves can weaken someone's legs when they stand in the water for too long.
When you grab my hand I can't move, no I can't think
Your physical touch is so strong and overwhelming that I become completely motionless and lose my ability to think and reason.
You course through my veins like a flood in the streets
Your influence is as strong and unstoppable as a flood coursing through the streets.
You waking me up like a bolt of lightning
Being with you is like being struck by lightning - it's sudden, powerful, and exhilarating.
How can you love me, so fierce and so sweet
I'm amazed and grateful for how passionately you love me, despite being both fierce and sweet in your affection.
Ooo in the drought of my soul
In those moments when I feel like I'm lacking something important in my life...
Ooo I'm losing control
...I find myself losing my grip on my emotions and thoughts.
Oh how you know how to kiss like the rain
Your kisses are as refreshing and invigorating as rainfall in the midst of a dry spell.
But you stole my heart like a hurricane
Your love completely took me by storm and swept me off my feet like a hurricane.
When I look into the pretty eyes of a storm like you
When I gaze into your beautiful, intense eyes...
You rattle me down to my bones
...your gaze penetrates deep into my soul and leaves me speechless and unsteady.
There ain't a mountain high or a bird with a better view
The view of the world from your perspective, with your depth and insight, is unparalleled and simply awe-inspiring.
I feel like I'm flying home
Being near you and feeling your love and presence fills me with a sense of comfort and security, like I'm finally where I'm meant to be.
The drought of my soul
The feeling of something missing within me.
You kiss like the rain
Your kisses are refreshing and welcomed like a light rainfall during a drought.
You stole my heart like a hurricane
Your love for me came unexpectedly and with great force, much like a hurricane.
You stole my heart like a hurricane
The impact and power of your love for me is undeniable and has truly left its mark on me.
Contributed by Oliver W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.