American Storm
Bob Seger · Like A Rock [1986]
Headin' out on some uncharted path
You soon turn back
It happens time and time again
You never seem to reach the end
Someone's out there on the street tonight
When things go wrong
He'll guarantee to make them right
If the price is right
Every time I look you're fallin' fallin'
Beaten by the wind
Every time I turn around he's there again
It's like a full force gale
An American storm
You're buried far beneath a mountain of cole
And you never get warm
It's like a wall of mirrors
You charge 'em at full speed
You cover up - you hear the shattering glass
But you never bleed
You never feel the need
Everybody casts a certain light
A special gift
It's theirs to use for wrong or right
When you face the night
More and more we choose the easy way
We take no risks
We figure out which games to play
And how to make 'em pay
Suddenly the pressure's fallin' fallin'
Skies have all turned grey
Suddenly the storm is heading straight your way
It's like a full force gale
Atop a mountain of cold
You tell your story again and again
And it never gets old
It's like a wall of mirrors
You charge 'em at full speed
You cover up - you hear the shattering glass
But you never bleed
You face a full force gale
An American storm
You're buried beneath a mountain of cold
And you never get warm - no you never get warm
You face a wall of mirrors
You charge 'em at full speed
You cover up - you hear the shattering glass
But you never bleed
You never feel the need
You soon turn back
It happens time and time again
You never seem to reach the end
Someone's out there on the street tonight
When things go wrong
He'll guarantee to make them right
If the price is right
Every time I look you're fallin' fallin'
Beaten by the wind
Every time I turn around he's there again
It's like a full force gale
An American storm
You're buried far beneath a mountain of cole
And you never get warm
It's like a wall of mirrors
You charge 'em at full speed
You cover up - you hear the shattering glass
But you never bleed
You never feel the need
Everybody casts a certain light
A special gift
It's theirs to use for wrong or right
When you face the night
More and more we choose the easy way
We take no risks
We figure out which games to play
And how to make 'em pay
Suddenly the pressure's fallin' fallin'
Skies have all turned grey
Suddenly the storm is heading straight your way
It's like a full force gale
Atop a mountain of cold
You tell your story again and again
And it never gets old
It's like a wall of mirrors
You charge 'em at full speed
You cover up - you hear the shattering glass
But you never bleed
You face a full force gale
An American storm
You're buried beneath a mountain of cold
And you never get warm - no you never get warm
You face a wall of mirrors
You charge 'em at full speed
You cover up - you hear the shattering glass
But you never bleed
You never feel the need
American Storm
Bob Seger's "American Storm" stands as a defining track from his 1986 album Like A Rock, showcasing his signature blend of hard rock and blues-infused storytelling. Released during a period where Seger revitalized his career with a grittier, more aggressive sound, the song exemplifies his ability to capture the raw energy of the American road. The recording features his characteristic vocal delivery, layered with driving guitars and a pounding rhythm that became a staple of his live performances. As part of his extensive discography, this track reinforces his status as a master of the rock and roll tradition, delivering themes of resilience and motion that resonate deeply with fans of classic American rock.