Calm After The Storm – English Lyrics

• By: The Common Linnets

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a fantastic journey, and 'Calm After The Storm' is a perfect starting point. Its clear, slow-paced lyrics tell a relatable story of love and loss, allowing you to easily follow along and pick up new vocabulary. The song's beauty lies in its simplicity and emotional honesty, making it a timeless piece that will not only help you learn English but also touch your heart.

[English]

Driving in a fast lane

Counting mile marker signs

The empty seat beside me

Keeps you on my mind

Living in a heartache

Was never something I pursued

I can keep on chasing

What I can be for you

Ooh, skies are black and blue

I'm thinking about you

Here in the calm after the storm

Tears on a highway

Water in my eyes

This rain ain't gonna change us

So what's the use in cryin'

I could say I'm sorry

But I don't wanna lie

I just wanna know if staying

Is better than goodbye

Ooh, skies are black and blue

I'm thinking about you

Here in the calm after the storm

Ooh, after all that we've been through

There ain't nothin' new

Here in the calm after the storm

Maybe I can find you

Down this broken line

Maybe you can find me

I guess we'll know in time

Ooh, skies are black and blue

I'm thinking about you

Here in the calm after the storm

There ain't nothing new

Here in the calm after the storm

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
driving /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/ A1	verb - operating a vehicle
lane /leɪn/ A2	noun - a division of a road
counting /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/ A1	verb - determining the number of something
empty /ˈempti/ A2	adjective - containing nothing
heartache /ˈhɑːrteɪk/ B2	noun - emotional anguish or grief
chasing /ˈtʃeɪsɪŋ/ B1	verb - pursuing something
skies /skaɪz/ A1	noun - the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth
black /blæk/ A1	adjective - of the darkest color
blue /bluː/ A1	adjective - of a color like a clear sky
calm /kɑːm/ B1	adjective - not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other emotions noun - a state of tranquility
storm /stɔːrm/ A2	noun - a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow
tears /tɪərz/ A1	noun - drops of clear salty liquid secreted from glands in the eye
highway /ˈhaɪweɪ/ A2	noun - a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities
rain /reɪn/ A1	noun - moisture condensed from the atmosphere that falls visibly in separate drops verb - to fall as rain
sorry /ˈsɒri/ A2	adjective - feeling regret or penitence
broken /ˈbroʊkən/ B1	adjective - having been fractured or damaged