Formed in 2006 by Philadelphia transplant and front man Tim Malley, San Die… Read Full Bio ↴Formed in 2006 by Philadelphia transplant and front man Tim Malley, San Diego based
rock n’ roll trio Tim and the 23s has been paying their dues on the road and in local clubs
laying down they’re gritty style of riff filled, story laden, sometimes Americana infused homegrown rock. Inspired by classic artists such as Bruce Springsteen and the Rolling Stones as well as more contemporary acts like Wilco and Ween, the band’s style has deep roots while continuing to grow into something exciting and new.

Since the release of the band’s first self-titled album in 2006, they have been playing shows regularly in their hometown as well as visiting other major cities such as Phoenix and Seattle including a tour of the western United States in 2007, wrapping up the road trip at the famed Whiskey-A-Go-Go on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood, Ca. During this time they have also written and recorded their second album “Dislocated”, released on October 20, 2009.

Hurricane
Tim and the 23s Lyrics

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Weather Service PSA
Take cover
You're in the eye of the storm
Take cover
You're in the eye of the storm
Take cover
You're in the eye of the storm
Take cover

You're in the eye of the storm
Take cover
You're in the eye of the storm
Take cover
You're in the eye of the
One Who makes you pay your dues
Breaking news
Fake is you
Make your move
Let me go and show you truth
I'll bring your Doom and Topple you
Like God just blew on top of you
Moving Through like
Who Are You to say my Rein Ain't Flowing like it's Bullet Proof
Who Are You to say my Name Ain't One to make the Global News
Could you tell me Who Are You if don't do these Fluid Movements
Raining Game
To Cover Lanes up
With my Waves Cuz
Strange Hurricanes
Don't Give A Fuck
Wicked Weather Better
Take Cover
You're In The Eye of the Storm
Got my pedal to the metal I won't ever let up
Take Cover
You're in the Eye of the Storm
MCing with these fruitful seeds I am Steady Getting Better
Take Cover
You're in the Eye of the Storm
With clever penmanship, I'm cutting through to end your shit
Take Cover
You're in the Eye
One Who Hunts for Nothing But The
Mother Fucking Freaks I'm Flooding
With this Sudden Up and Coming
Rush of Tides
My Rhymes keep Finding Violence
Time and time again
When I grind with the pen
When I vibe with the villain
Venom dripping from my fangs
Telling me to just go kill em
Spill it For the Pleasure
I'm Forever better
Bitch you better
Take Cover
You're in the eye of the
Mid-West map, cracking it back at the wack
Doing it slow, doing it fast, for the craft of the real rap
Take Cover
You're in the eye of the
Person lurking to be hurting the person
Who's working the people for the evil purpose
Take Cover
You're in the eye of the
Man who plans to stand and hand my handyman
Another chance
Take Cover
You're in the eye of the
One you didn't know about
Until it was to late
You thought it was a mountain
Til you saw it was my wave
You tried to run away
But found there's nowhere to escape
I ain't sorry for your fate
You're just food on my plate
Wait
Take a second, listen up, you know why I can't just live without it
Hip Hop is a way of life, it picks me up when I am down and out and
If you wanna beef with you me, you will see why I don't doubt my
Pad and pen, what's happening, step to me, I'll step on out and
Take
Everything you ever had
With a flood of rain
Take
Everything that's in my path
I'mma pave a lane
Take
You on a ride, dip and dive
If you see my face
Take
A closer look, at my Eye
You will find

I'm the
Hurricane

Overall Meaning

The song Hurricane by Tim and the 23s starts off with a Weather Service PSA urging people to take cover as they are in the eye of the storm. The repeated mantra of "Take cover, you're in the eye of the storm" emphasizes the urgency of the situation and sets the tone for what follows. The next lines talk about someone who makes you pay your dues and breaking news- there's someone fake out there. The lyrics then turn towards a more assertive tone as the singer asks the listener to make their move and let them go and show the truth. They promise to bring doom and topple the fake individual like a hurricane. The singer then switches gears to rap about their skills and prowess as a rapper with clever penmanship and a flow that's bulletproof. They take on anyone who questions their abilities or doubts their name's worthiness to make global news. The song's underlying theme is resilience and not backing down in the face of adversity. The singer's rhymes keep finding violence and bleeds onto every track, making a statement about their unrelenting talent and passion for rap. The song's repetition of the phrase "Take Cover, You're in the Eye of the Storm" urges the listener to be prepared and weather the storm of life with strength and resilience.

In summary, Hurricane by Tim and the 23s is an energizing and powerful song that encourages the listener to be bold and persevering in the face of adversity. It starts off with a warning of danger and then progresses to a confident and assertive rap about the singer's skills and abilities.

Line by Line Meaning

Weather Service PSA
Announcement: a weather service PSA is being made

Take cover
Seek shelter and protection

You're in the eye of the storm
You're in the center of a turbulent event

One Who makes you pay your dues
Somebody who demands payment for what they are owed

Breaking news
An important announcement is being made

Fake is you
You are not authentic

Make your move
Take action

Let me go and show you truth
Allow me to reveal what is factual

I'll bring your Doom and Topple you
I will cause your downfall

Like God just blew on top of you
As if a divine being caused your ruin

Moving Through like
Traversing like

Who Are You to say my Rein Ain't Flowing like it's Bullet Proof
You do not have the authority to claim that my flow is not powerful

Who Are You to say my Name Ain't One to make the Global News
You do not have the authority to claim that I am not famous

Could you tell me Who Are You if don't do these Fluid Movements
Who are you if you can't keep up with my smooth actions?

Raining Game
Falling down hard in the game

To Cover Lanes up
Taking control of the paths

With my Waves Cuz
With my surges of energy

Strange Hurricanes
Mysterious and unusual turbulent events

Don't Give A Fuck
I do not care

Wicked Weather Better
Severe climate is advantageous

Got my pedal to the metal I won't ever let up
I am going full speed ahead and won't stop

MCing with these fruitful seeds I am Steady Getting Better
Rapping with these productive foundations, I am continuously improving

With clever penmanship, I'm cutting through to end your shit
Using skillful writing, I am ending your actions

One Who Hunts for Nothing But The
One who seeks only

Mother Fucking Freaks I'm Flooding
Individuals that are abnormal, I am overwhelming

With this Sudden Up and Coming
With this unexpected and emerging event

Rush of Tides
Overflow of energy

My Rhymes keep Finding Violence
My lyrics keep encountering aggression

Time and time again
Repeatedly

When I grind with the pen
When I work hard on my writing

When I vibe with the villain
When I connect with the antagonist

Venom dripping from my fangs
Poisonous words flowing from my mouth

Telling me to just go kill em
Urging me to defeat them

Spill it For the Pleasure
Releasing emotions for enjoyment

I'm Forever better
I am continuously improving

Bitch you better
You need to take action

Mid-West map, cracking it back at the wack
From the Midwest and battling mediocrity

Doing it slow, doing it fast, for the craft of the real rap
Taking my time and rushing as necessary for the genre of authentic rap

Person lurking to be hurting the person
Individual who hides to cause harm to others

Who's working the people for the evil purpose
One who manipulates others for wrongful benefit

Man who plans to stand and hand my handyman
Person intending to confront or employ someone

Another chance
A new opportunity

One you didn't know about
The previously unknown

Until it was to late
Until it was no longer possible to prevent

You thought it was a mountain
You perceived it as an obstacle

Til you saw it was my wave
Until it became clear that it was my overpowering force

You tried to run away
You attempted to escape

But found there's nowhere to escape
But realized there was no way out

I ain't sorry for your fate
I do not regret what has happened to you

You're just food on my plate
You are simply prey to be consumed by me

Wait
Be patient

Take a second, listen up, you know why I can't just live without it
Take a moment and understand why I cannot live without hip hop

Hip Hop is a way of life, it picks me up when I am down and out and
Hip Hop culture is integral to my existence, providing support during difficult times

If you wanna beef with me, you will see why I don't doubt my
If you want to challenge me, you will realize why I have confidence in my

Pad and pen, what's happening, step to me, I'll step on out and
With my writing tools, bring it on, and I will respond in kind

Take
Claim or conquer

Everything you ever had
All your possessions and rights

With a flood of rain
With a deluge of energy and power

Take
Claim or conquer

Everything that's in my path
Everything that I come across

I'mma pave a lane
I will create my own route

Take
Claim or conquer

You on a ride, dip and dive
Take you on an unpredictable journey

If you see my face
If you encounter me

Take
Claim or conquer