Like A Hurricane
Walkabouts · Other Songs - Walkabouts
Once I thought I saw you in a crowded, hazy bar,
dancing on the light from star to star
Far across the moon beams, I know that's who you are.
I saw your brown eyes turning once to fire.
You are like a hurricane: there's calm in your eye.
And I'm getting blown away.
There's somewhere safer where the feelings stay.
I wanna love you but I'm getting blown away.
I am just a dreamer, but you are just a dream,
and you could have been anyone to me.
Before that moment you touched my lips,
that perfect feeling when time just slips
away between us and our foggy trips.
You are like a hurricane: there's calm in your eye.
And I'm getting blown away.
There's somewhere safer where the feelings stay.
I wanna love you but I'm getting blown away.
[Here Chris sings a verse frome "SmokeOnTheWater"
by Deep Purple:] We all came down to/from Montreaux
The Lake Geneva shoreline
Some stupid with a flare-gun
Burnt the place to the ground
You are like a hurricane: there's calm in your eye.
And I'm getting blown away.
There's somewhere safer where the feelings stay.
I wanna love you but I'm getting blown away.
Like A Hurricane
Walkabouts' "Like A Hurricane" stands as a defining track within the band's energetic post-punk and indie rock catalog. Released alongside other notable works such as "Nightdrive" and "The River People," the song captures the raw, driving intensity characteristic of the group's mid-to-late 1990s output. The recording features the band's signature blend of distorted guitars and rhythmic precision, reflecting their commitment to a gritty, authentic sound that resonated deeply with fans of the era. As a standalone piece, it exemplifies Walkabouts' ability to craft compelling narratives through music, often exploring themes of urgency and emotional turbulence without relying on explicit lyrical exposition. The track remains a staple for those seeking to experience the full scope of the band's discography, particularly their contributions to albums like "Setting The Woods On Fire" and "Satisfied Mind." Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to evoke a sense of motion and unpredictability, mirroring the title's metaphorical weight.