After The Storm – English Lyrics

• By: Kali Uchis, Tyler, The Creator, Bootsy Collins

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the empowering lyrics and soulful melodies of Kali Uchis' 'After The Storm,' a beautiful blend of funk, R&B, and neo-soul. This song offers an excellent opportunity to learn English expressions related to resilience, hope, and self-discovery, with its clear vocals and uplifting message. The unique collaborations with Tyler, The Creator and Bootsy Collins add distinct flavors, making it a captivating and memorable track for language learners.

[English]

♪ ♪

♪ AH ♪

♪ WHATEVER GOES AROUND ♪

♪ EVENTUALLY COMES BACK TO YOU ♪

♪ SO YOU GOTTA BE CAREFUL, BABY ♪

♪ AND LOOK BOTH WAYS BEFORE YOU CROSS MY MIND ♪

♪ DID YOU EVER WONDER? ♪

♪ YEAH, DO YOU EVER WONDER ♪

♪ WHAT HE MIGHT BE GOING THROUGH ON HIS OWN, AND ♪

♪ THE DEMONS THAT HE'S FACING ALONE ♪

♪ I HATE THAT SOMETIMES I CAN'T GO HOME ♪

♪ AND IT JUST THE SAME ON THE PHONE, NO ♪

♪ BUT EVERYBODY'S GOTTA GO ON, DON'T THEY? ♪

♪ YES, WE DO, BABY ♪

♪ SO IF YOU NEED A HERO (IF YOU NEED A HERO) ♪

♪ JUST LOOK IN THE MIRROR (JUST LOOK IN THE MIRROR) ♪

♪ NO ONE'S GONNA SAVE YOU NOW ♪

♪ SO YOU BETTER SAVE YOURSELF ♪

♪ AND EVERYBODY'S HURTING ♪

♪ EVERYBODY'S GOING THROUGH IT ♪

♪ BUT YOU JUST CAN'T GIVE UP NOW ♪

♪ 'CAUSE YOU GOTTA SAVE YOURSELF ♪

♪ YEAH, GOTTA HANG ON, BABY ♪

♪ THE SUN'LL COME OUT ♪

♪ NOTHING GOOD EVER COMES EASY ♪

♪ I KNOW TIMES ARE ROUGH ♪

♪ BUT WINNERS DON'T QUIT ♪

♪ SO DON'T YOU GIVE UP ♪

♪ THE SUN'LL COME OUT ♪

♪ BUT WE'VE BEEN STRUGGLING ENDLESS DAYS ♪

♪ SOMEDAY WE'LL FIND THE LOVE ♪

♪ 'CAUSE AFTER THE STORM'S ♪

♪ WHEN THE FLOWERS BLOOM ♪

♪ KALI, WHAT YOU MEAN? ♪

♪ I TAKE IT OFFENSIVE ♪

♪ 'CAUSE I'M THE HOTTEST FLOWER BOY ♪

♪ THAT POPPED UP ON THE SCENE ♪

♪ FEELING BETTER, BETTER THAN EVER ♪

♪ 'CAUSE YOUR UMBRELLA, -BRELLA (-BRELLA, LIGHT) ♪

♪ SUN IS BEAMING ON ME LIKE HEADLIGHTS BEAMING ON BAMBI ♪

♪ NOW LET'S PRETEND THE STREET IS THE ROOM ♪

♪ AND YOU ARE A CAMRY ♪

♪ 'CAUSE YOUR DRAMA CANDID ♪

♪ THE TITO TO MY RANDY ♪

♪ NOW LET'S PRODUCE SOME THRILLERS ♪

♪ MY CHOCOLATE WIT' YO' VANILLA, UH ♪

♪ THE SUN'LL COME OUT ♪

♪ NOTHING GOOD EVER COMES EASY ♪

♪ I KNOW TIMES ARE ROUGH ♪

♪ BUT WINNERS DON'T QUIT ♪

♪ SO DON'T YOU GIVE UP ♪

♪ THE SUN'LL COME OUT ♪

♪ BUT WE'VE BEEN STRUGGLING ENDLESS DAYS ♪

♪ SOMEDAY WE'LL FIND THE LOVE ♪

♪ 'CAUSE AFTER THE STORM... ♪

♪ I KNOW IT'S HARD ♪

♪ BUT DO YOU EVEN REALLY TRY? ♪

♪ MAYBE YOU COULD UNDERSTAND ♪

♪ WHEN ALL YOU HAD TO DO WAS ASK ♪

♪ AND JUST OPEN YOUR MIND ♪

♪ WHEN EVERYTHING IS PASSING BY ♪

♪ AND ALL YOU HAD TO DO WAS TRY ♪

♪ YEAH, ALL YOU HAD TO WAS TRY ♪

♪ TRY, TRY, TRY, TRY ♪

♪ ALL YOU HAD TO DO WAS TRY ♪

♪ TRY, TRY, TRY, TRY ♪

♪ ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
storm /stɔrm/ B1	noun - a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow
hero /ˈhɪəroʊ/ A2	noun - a person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of deep affection verb - to feel deep affection for someone
mind /maɪnd/ B1	noun - the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences, to think, and to feel
struggling /ˈstrʌɡlɪŋ/ B2	verb - to make forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction
better /ˈbɛtər/ A2	adjective - of a more excellent or effective type or quality
save /seɪv/ A2	verb - to keep safe or rescue from harm or danger
come /kʌm/ A1	verb - to move or travel toward or into a place thought of as near or familiar to the speaker
rough /rʌf/ B1	adjective - having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level
wonder /ˈwʌndər/ B1	verb - to desire to know something; to be curious
light /laɪt/ A2	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible adjective - having little weight; easy to lift or move
bloom /bluːm/ B2	verb - to produce flowers; to flourish
try /traɪ/ A1	verb - to make an attempt or effort to do something
everybody /ˈɛvrɪˌbɒdi/ A2	pronoun - every person; all people