Storms
Tom Odell/Musicfire.in Lyrics
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With these heavy clouds following me
I can't go, I can't go on running
With these muddy roads holding my feet
Need one of these storms
One of these storms
To wash me clean
So long, so long just living
With these heavy clothes upon my skin
I've spent so long, so long thinking
These sleepless nights they keep me thin
I need one of these storms
One of these storms
One of these storms
To wash us clean
Need one of these storms
One of these storms
One of these storms
To wash us clean, oh yeah
Need one of these storms
One of these storms
One of these storms
To wash us clean
I need one of these storms
One of these storms
One of these storms
To wash us clean
The lyrics of Tom Odell/Musicfire.in's song "Storms" appear to carry a sense of longing for something that can help the singer break out of a cycle or a rut in life. The first verse, "so long, so long living with these heavy clouds following me", paints a picture of someone who feels weighed down and burdened by a constant source of stress or negativity in their life. The second verse, "so long, so long just living with these heavy clothes upon my skin", suggests that this burden has been carried for a long time, and the weight of it is starting to become physically manifest. The refrain, "I need one of these storms to wash me clean", seems to indicate that the singer is seeking some sort of release or catharsis that will help them shake off these heavy clouds and clothes, and start anew.
The repeated use of "one of these storms" as a metaphor for this release is quite interesting, since a storm can be seen as both destructive and cleansing. On the one hand, a storm can wreck havoc and cause damage, but on the other hand, it can also wash away the dirt and grime that's accumulated, leaving things fresh and clear. This duality seems to be reflected in the singer's desire for a storm to wash them clean, emphasizing both the need for something powerful and transformative, and the potential risks involved in seeking that transformation.
Line by Line Meaning
So long, so long living
I have been living for so long
With these heavy clouds following me
Feeling weighed down by life's troubles and worries
I can't go, I can't go on running
I am tired of running away from my struggles
With these muddy roads holding my feet
Feeling stuck and unable to move forward
Need one of these storms
Longing for a release, a chance for a fresh start
To wash me clean
To cleanse myself of all the negativity and burdens
So long, so long just living
I have been just surviving for so long
With these heavy clothes upon my skin
Feeling weighed down by life's struggles and challenges
I've spent so long, so long thinking
Overthinking and dwelling on my problems
These sleepless nights they keep me thin
Feeling physically and emotionally drained
Need one of these storms
Longing for a transformative experience
To wash us clean
To rid ourselves of all the negativity and start anew
Need one of these storms
Desiring a powerful and cleansing experience
To wash us clean, oh yeah
To purify ourselves and start again with renewed energy
Need one of these storms
Seeking a transformative and revitalizing moment
One of these storms
Looking for a powerful and cathartic experience
To wash us clean
Wanting to remove all the negativity from our lives and start anew
I need one of these storms
Desperately craving a transformative and life-changing moment
One of these storms
A powerful and cathartic event that can rejuvenate us
To wash us clean
To cleanse us of all the negativity and start a new chapter in our lives
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JONNY LATTIMER, TOM PETER ODELL
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