Tree63 - The Storm Lyrics
Lyrics
In over my head
I was washed overboard
Adrift on the high seas
Far from the nearest shore
I cried out to you, my God
Even in the storm
The thunder and lightning
I never was alone
No, never alone
Land, solid dry ground
Wreckage surrounding me
Up the beach, there at the fire
Silently waiting
Home, this is home
My hope in the dark
There you were, shining
You have brought me home
You've brought me home
Video
THE STORM- Tree63 (Official Lyric Video) HD
Meaning & Inspiration
"The Storm" by Tree63, released on March 21, 2015, is a poignant musical offering that powerfully navigates the often tumultuous journey of faith. This song isn't merely a collection of words set to music; it's a profound narrative of desperation, divine intervention, and the unwavering presence of God even in the darkest of circumstances. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of being utterly overwhelmed, of being "washed overboard" and "adrift on the high seas," a metaphor for those moments in life when we feel completely out of our depth, far removed from any sense of security or familiar footing. This feeling of isolation and helplessness is often followed by a desperate cry, a plea for help directed towards the divine, as the song explicitly states, "I cried out to you, my God." This echoes the psalmist's cry in Psalm 18:6, "In my distress I called to the Lord; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry for deliverance reached his ears." The core message of "The Storm" then blossoms into the reassuring truth that even amidst the most terrifying "thunder and lightning," one is never truly alone. This is a direct testament to God's promise in Isaiah 41:10, "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." The imagery shifts to the eventual arrival on "land, solid dry ground," surrounded by the remnants of the struggle – "wreckage." This signifies not an immediate erasure of past troubles, but rather a coming to rest where a gentle warmth, a "fire," represents the comforting presence of God, "silently waiting." This is the moment of profound realization, the dawning understanding that "this is home," not just a physical place, but a spiritual sanctuary found in God's embrace. The song culminates with the declaration that God was the "hope in the dark," a "shining" light that ultimately guided the narrator "home." This mirrors the promise in Psalm 119:105, "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path," illuminating the way through the most daunting of storms and leading us to a place of peace and belonging in Him. "The Storm" serves as a powerful reminder that our faith is not about avoiding hardship, but about knowing that through it all, an enduring and loving presence walks with us, guiding us back to safety and to our true home in God.