Like A Hurricane
Neil Young · Live On Air: Lost Tapes Vol. 2 [2011]
in a crowded hazy bar,
Dancing on the light
from star to star.
Far across the moonbeam
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 gettin' blown away
To somewhere safer
where the feeling stays.
I want to love you but
I'm getting blown away.
I am just a dreamer,
but you are just a dream,
You could have been
anyone to me.
Before that moment
you touched my lips
That perfect feeling
when time just slips
Away between us
on our foggy trip.
You are like a hurricane
There's calm in your eye.
And I'm gettin' blown away
To somewhere safer
where the feeling stays.
I want to love you but
I'm getting blown away.
You are just a dreamer,
and I am just a dream.
You could have been
anyone to me.
Before that moment
you touched my lips
That perfect feeling
when time just slips
Away between us
on our foggy trip.
You are like a hurricane
There's calm in your eye.
And I'm gettin' blown away
To somewhere safer
where the feeling stays.
I want to love you but
I'm getting blown away.
Like A Hurricane
Neil Young's "Like A Hurricane" stands as a powerful testament to his enduring ability to blend raw rock energy with poetic observation. Recorded for the "Live On Air: Lost Tapes Vol. 2" collection, the track exemplifies the artist's signature approach to live performance, capturing the immediacy and emotional volatility of his stage presence. The song reflects themes of turmoil and resilience that have permeated Young's discography for decades, from his early folk-rock explorations to his later electric rock ventures. Its inclusion in this archival release highlights the significance of these unreleased performances in understanding the breadth of his musical output. The composition serves as a vivid sonic portrait of a man navigating life's storms, delivered with the characteristic grit and lyrical depth that define his career.