Storm

Song Meaning

The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a tumultuous relationship, starting with a moment of vulnerability at a party. The narrator first hears the subject "talking yourself down," confessing, "It's so hard to just come down." This initial encounter sets a tone of underlying struggle, hinting at a deeper emotional landscape that the narrator is drawn to. The phrase "Yeah that's when I knew" suggests an immediate, almost fated, connection to this raw emotional state. The narrative then progresses through distinct encounters, marked by "the next time" and "the last time." The second encounter is charged with defiance, as the narrator urges, "let's just leave," regardless of external judgment. This moment highlights a desire for escape and a shared intensity. However, the relationship's trajectory shifts dramatically by "the last time," where the narrator experiences profound abandonment, "dying in a lay-by," while the subject is leaving and seemingly unable to be alone with them anymore. The central metaphor of the "storm" is powerfully employed to describe the subject's nature and the relationship's intensity. The narrator recalls, "you only felt alive when it rained," and now, when "it pours," the narrator actively seeks out the experience, "go and stand outside," to reflect on their life and the initial "storm in your eyes." This suggests a deep identification with the subject's turbulent spirit, even as the relationship deteriorates. The contrast between the initial "storm in your eyes" and the later "storm die in your eyes" signifies a tragic loss of that defining intensity, leaving the narrator adrift. Ultimately, the lyrics convey a profound sense of loss and exhaustion. The narrator grapples with the aftermath, questioning, "how am I going to start again in this town?" The repeated sentiment, "every time it always ends the same," underscores a cyclical pattern of pain and heartbreak. The raw confession, "I'm so tired of the pain," encapsulates the emotional toll of this intense, storm-like relationship that has ultimately left the narrator depleted and searching for a way to move forward.