Hurricane Season
Surviving the Storm: Embracing Love and Essentials in the Face of Nature's Fury
Lyrics
There’s a bend — a border round the end of East and 9th Street We was there — a throwback to the era of death by lightning
Describing a specific location, possibly a neighborhood border, reflecting on the past marked by danger ("era of death by lightning").
The gang was loose — we struggled with spruce and bitter night winds We was there — a throwback to the era of death by lightning
Recalling a time of struggle with harsh weather and challenges, emphasizing a return to a dangerous era.
You’re the only friend I’ve got You’re the only friend I’ve got
Expressing a deep connection and reliance on a singular friend.
We just got news that a hurricane is blowing tonight Just like last summer
Receiving news about an approaching hurricane, drawing parallels to a previous similar experience.
Put your family in your old garage
Suggesting a precautionary measure of putting family in a secure place like an old garage.
Hold onto the people that you love the most
Advising to hold onto loved ones tightly during the impending danger.
No doubt about this bitch could tear the roof of your house And just leave you hanging on
Highlighting the destructive power of the hurricane, emphasizing the potential devastation to homes.
Forget your T.V. and your busted ass car
Encouraging to forget material possessions like a TV or a car, prioritizing essential needs.
Focus on the things that you need the most
Focusing attention on essential things required for survival.
There they sit — the chainlink presidents were clapping loudly
Depicting influential figures (presidents) who seem indifferent to potential danger.
Who could cross the bridge without the thought of death by drowning
Highlighting the fear associated with crossing a bridge due to the risk of death by drowning.
You’re the only friend I’ve got You’re the only friend I’ve got
Reiterating the importance of the mentioned friend as the only source of support.
We just got news that a hurricane is blowing tonight Just like last summer
Receiving repeated news about the approaching hurricane, reinforcing the sense of urgency.
Put your family in your old garage
Recommending a specific action to protect family members by placing them in a secure location.
Hold onto the people that you love the most
Re-emphasizing the importance of holding onto loved ones during the impending danger.
No doubt about this bitch could tear the roof of your house And just leave you hanging on
Reiterating the destructive potential of the hurricane, emphasizing the vulnerability of homes.
Forget your T.V. and your busted ass car Focus on the things that you need the most
Encouraging to let go of non-essential possessions and concentrate on essential needs.
This could be our last night on earth —- let’s send it out with style, baby
Suggesting a sense of urgency and the possibility that the current night might be the last on earth, proposing to make it memorable.
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