There is more than one artist with this name:

1) Walls is an electro… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:

1) Walls is an electronic duo from United Kingdom, made up of members Sam Willis (of ALLEZ-ALLEZ) and Alessio Natalizia (of BANJO OR FREAKOUT).

They have released "Walls" (2010) and "Coracle" through Kompakt Records.

2) WALLS is a hardcore band from Seattle/Portland: Pounding rhythms, dissonant riffs, and a terrifying vocalist all come together to create something really brutal and powerful, featuring three fourths of the final Cold Sweat line up, members also currently play in Iron Lung and Pig Heart Transplant.

3 Melodic punk/indie/hardcore band from Buffalo, N.Y. Released their debut E.P. "Nines." in 2009.

4 Ginés Paredes Giménez, better known as Walls is a freestyler of Spanish origin, born in Murcia. Recently released their debut E.P. "38°" in 2019.

Storm
Walls Lyrics

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Well I swear that you came in the form of rain
That had frozen somewhere along it's way
Through the evening sky so the trees got tired and laid on the ground

Well I swear that you marched in like a big gust of wind
All cutting through our clothes, such an easy attempt
To convince us there's no reason we should be outside

And when you speak, it's like fire
All the smoke seeps from your mouth
And all your talk, of such burdens
No it won't bring me and all my friends down

Well I swear that you spilled into my room last night
All cuddling me in sheets so tight
That I didn't move I just laid around until the early afternoon

So now we're at the bars with guitars and trying hard
Oh to keep the conversation going, trying to ignore the silence growing
(And I know it is true) so we better get runnin'

C'MON!

And all your thoughts, they're so tired
All your bullets won't take aim
And, oh, your face, it's so stern now
No, we won't be scared, no, we won't back down

We will sing (we will sing)
Pretty songs about love
And we will fight (we will fight)
Cause that's what it takes
And we won't back down
No, we won't shut our eyes and go to sleep

And we will write (we will write)
All over your walls
And we won't dance (we won't dance)
To your music at all
And we'll do what it takes
Oh, to get through to you

And we will sing (we will sing)
Pretty songs about love
And we will fight (we will fight)
Cause that's what it takes

And we won't back down
No, we won't shut our eyes and go to sleep

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Storm" by Walls describe a metaphorical storm as a representation of a tumultuous relationship. The first few lines compare the arrival of the person to a rainstorm that has frozen on the way, indicating a delayed and intense emotional impact. The following lines describe the person's impact as a forceful gust of wind, attempting to convince the others to stay indoors. The singer seems to reference the emotional intensity of the person, as demonstrated in lines like "when you speak, it's like fire" and "all your talk, of such burdens." However, the singer also suggests that the person's efforts will not bring them down, indicating a sense of resilience.

The second verse delves further into the person's influence on the singer's life, as the storm has now entered the singer's bedroom, and they seemingly spend the day together until the early afternoon. The final lines shift from a description of the storm to a call to action, with the singer and their friends vowing not to be intimidated by the person's behavior. The repetition of "we will sing" and "we will fight" serves as a declaration of their determination to maintain their agency and resist any attempts to control or silence them.

Overall, the song can be interpreted as a commentary on the power dynamics in a relationship, where one partner attempts to dominate the other through emotional manipulation. However, the lyrics also emphasize the importance of resilience and the ability to resist such efforts.

Line by Line Meaning

Well I swear that you came in the form of rain
The person being referred to feels that the other person came into their life like a rain that had frozen along the way.

That had frozen somewhere along it's way
The rain is frozen and that describes the other person's demeanor towards them when they first met.

Through the evening sky so the trees got tired and laid on the ground
The person feels that the other person's arrival was overwhelming and it was so intense that it caused the trees to fall to the ground.

Well I swear that you marched in like a big gust of wind
The second instance of the person enters like a big gust of wind, which is a metaphor for being forceful and dominating.

All cutting through our clothes, such an easy attempt
The other person's presence was so strong that it felt like they were cutting through the clothes of the person describing the events.

To convince us there's no reason we should be outside
The other person wanted to persuade the person to stay inside with them.

And when you speak, it's like fire
The other person speaks in a fiery manner.

All the smoke seeps from your mouth
The person's words come out with a lot of smoke, which further shows how fire-like their words and demeanor are.

And all your talk, of such burdens
The other person speaks constantly of burdens or responsibilities.

No it won't bring me and all my friends down
The person and their friends won't let the other person's burdens bring them down, despite the influence that their words have on them.

Well I swear that you spilled into my room last night
The second instance of the other person entered the person's room last night.

All cuddling me in sheets so tight
The other person snuggled up with the person in their bed and wrapped them tightly in sheets.

That I didn't move I just laid around until the early afternoon
The person mentions that they didn't move from bed and just spent time lying around until early afternoon as a result of the encounter.

So now we're at the bars with guitars and trying hard
The person and their friends are at a bar playing guitars and are trying hard to keep the conversation going.

Oh to keep the conversation going, trying to ignore the silence growing
The person and their friends are trying hard to keep the conversation going despite the growing silence between them.

(And I know it is true) so we better get runnin'
The artist of the song mentions that they know what the other person is really like, and as a result, they need to start running.

And all your thoughts, they're so tired
The other person's thoughts are exhausted according to the artist.

All your bullets won't take aim
The other person's attempts to fight back are not effective, as if they are shooting bullets aimlessly.

And, oh, your face, it's so stern now
The other person's appearance has changed and it has now become more stern.

No, we won't be scared, no, we won't back down
Despite the intimidating factor, the person and their friends won't let the other person scare them or make them back down.

We will sing (we will sing)
The person and their friends will sing songs about love as an act of rebellion.

Pretty songs about love
The songs that they will sing will be about love.

And we will fight (we will fight)
The person and their friends will also fight for what is right.

Cause that's what it takes
Fighting is necessary to achieve their goals according to the song.

And we won't back down
The person and their friends won't back down in the face of opposition.

No, we won't shut our eyes and go to sleep
The person and their friends won't give in and allow themselves to be controlled, they will remain awake and aware.

And we will write (we will write)
The person and their friends will write messages to the other person on their walls.

All over your walls
They will write all over the other person's walls.

And we won't dance (we won't dance)
The person and their friends won't dance to the other person's music or follow their lead.

To your music at all
They won't follow the other person's attempts to control their actions.

And we'll do what it takes
The person and their friends will do whatever it takes to be true to themselves and not be controlled by the other person.

Oh, to get through to you
The person and their friends want to communicate their message to the other person effectively.

Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING

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