Carrie Underwood - Blown Away Lyrics
Lyrics
Dry lightin' cracks across the skies.
Those storm clouds gather in her eyes.
Her daddy was a mean old mister.
Momma was an angel in the ground.
The weather man called for a twister.
She prayed It'd blow down.
There's not enough rain in Oklahoma to wash the sins out of that house.
There's not enough wind in Oklahoma to rip the nails out of the past.
Shatter every window 'till it's all blown away. Every brick, every board, every slammin' door, flown away. 'till theres nothin' left standin'. Nothin' left of yesterday. Every tear soaked whiskey memory blown away. Blown away-ay-ay.
She heard those sirens screamin' out. Her daddy laid there passed out on the couch.
She locked herself in the cellar, listened to the screamin' of the wind.
Some people call it takin' shelter
She calls it sweet revenge.
Shatter every window 'till it's all blown away. Every brick, every board, every slammin' door, flown away.'till there's nothing left standin'. Nothin' left of yesterday. Every tear soaked whiskey memory blown away. Blown away-ay-ay.
There's not enough rain in Oklahoma to wash the sins out of that house. There's not enough wind in Oklahoma to rip the nails out of the past. Shatter every window 'till it's all blown away. Every brick, every board every slammin' door, flown away. 'till there's nothin' left standin'. Nothin' left of yesterday. Every tear soaked whiskey memory blown away. Blown away. Blown away-ay-ay (x4)
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Carrie Underwood - Blown Away
Meaning & Inspiration
“Blown Away,” released by Carrie Underwood on August 1, 2012, is a powerful narrative of liberation and righteous judgment that resonates deeply with themes found throughout Scripture. While not a gospel song in the traditional sense, its exploration of a woman finding her strength and exacting justice against an abuser offers a compelling parallel to biblical accounts of deliverance and divine retribution. The story unfolds with a woman trapped in a destructive relationship, enduring hardship and pain, much like the Israelites' suffering under oppressive forces before their eventual rescue. The turning point in the song, where she asserts her agency and unleashes her pent-up fury, mirrors the biblical concept of God’s response to persistent injustice and the cries of the oppressed. This transformation from victim to avenger can be seen as a reflection of the prophetess Deborah, who, despite societal limitations, rose to lead her people to victory, embodying courage and strength in the face of tyranny (Judges 4-5).
The song's core message speaks to the consequences of cruelty and the ultimate vindication of the wronged. The imagery of a storm, specifically a tornado, serving as the instrument of this powerful retribution is striking. This natural force, often depicted in the Bible as a manifestation of God's power and wrath, such as in the whirlwind that spoke to Job (Job 38:1) or the powerful winds accompanying divine pronouncements, becomes the catalyst for the woman’s freedom. It’s a stark reminder that actions have repercussions, and that those who inflict deep wounds will ultimately face a reckoning. This aligns with the principle of sowing and reaping found in Galatians 6:7, which states, “Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.” The song effectively portrays the reversal of fortune, where the one who inflicted pain is ultimately consumed by the very forces unleashed by their misdeeds, leaving the wronged party standing in the aftermath. The empowerment found in this narrative is not about personal vengeance but about the restoration of balance and the ultimate triumph of justice, a theme that echoes the psalmist's cry for deliverance from enemies and the assurance that God hears the pleas of the afflicted (Psalm 12:5). “Blown Away” ultimately serves as a potent reminder of resilience, the consequences of wrongdoing, and the profound strength that can emerge when an individual, like a soul freed from oppression, finds their voice and their power.