Owl City | The Tornado (Official Lyric Video)

[@wigglyfruit4708]

The vocal break on the high notes is so representative of the chaos of the storm and so fitting

[@LolyNar]

Ikr

[@PicklesareaBigDill2Me]

Such a beautiful song

[@thirstymunchkin6599]

This song makes me think that Adam Young actually survived a tornado encounter at some point in his life.

[@erincarter1469]

Wouldn't be surprised. My Dad survived one by hanging onto a tree. It was an EF 2

[@EllaM92]

“‘The Tornado’ came from wanting to invent a story rather than write something autobiographical, and it turned into a story of a kid who’s delivering papers when a horrible storm starts up and forces him to take cover so he won’t get swept away,” explains Young.

[@serenatang6152]

How could somebody stay unchanged for 12 years? The beat, the flow, the skills, the voice, high and low key notes... It's like listening to the same music but different lyrics, way to go Adam, proud of you..

[@naomimoran5564]

Even a little throw back to older songs ,I'm sure he sings about darkest before the dawn in one of his older songs

[@The1stPurpleCat]

I saw people acting like this was a sudden drastic change because they’ve only ever heard “Fireflies”. But as someone who has listened to many (not all or most, but many) of his songs, this is beautiful and it sounds like something he’d make.

[@universal_stupidity]

@@The1stPurpleCat it's really exactly in his genre, and I don't really understand why people think its so unlike fireflies?? I don't think people understood that song. how I understand it, its about having severe insomnia and possibly night terrors, and coping with that. This song is about anxiety attacks/autistic meltdowns, and coping with them. (I may be projecting about fireflies because I have severe insomnia and used to listen to it to sleep)

[@christinatakesphotos]

Because he is a true follower of Christ

[@christinatakesphotos]

@@universal_stupidity yeah he's talking about trials and tribulations in life but he kept going through faith in God, that if he die its God's will. He didn't stay in the dark he kept going through instead of staying in the darkness.

[@karsonwilcox1055]

"That was when I saw my family with my eyes shut real tight. Would they know that I loved them if this was how I died" I felt this exact way a couple times

[@DisciplesHyper]

Me too!

[@ABC_4zu1]

AND THIS WAS MY PRAYER "SAVE ME FROM THIS TERRIBLE NIGHTMARE!". SLAYYY

[@t04st3d_cr4mb]

YES SLAYYY

[@denkithedhmislover]

SLAYYY

[@Yourbelovedgal]

that line literally gave me chills. either that or i’m cold

[@ABC_4zu1]

@@Yourbelovedgal will be cold

[@Kim-qd5uw]

FR SLAY BESTIE QUEEN BADDIE EMO BARBIE GIRL EMO LONG LASHES ICE SPICE BADDIE BABY BADDIE SLAYYYYYYYY

[@avery-s8h]

2:00 is the best part, no doubt. The voice, the emotion, everything. That was truly amazing.

[@POBBLEBONK0.0]

Part of me wishes they had a song that was just. That, the intensity.

[@AlfinoFr]

agreed, that particular part gives me goosebump, dizziness, and awe at the same time. I can't really put it into words.

[@Jessica18010]

Only part of the song that I like.

[@SkyeRocket]

one of the strongest you've ever done. thanks for baring this for the world, adam, it does more for those of us in our own storms than you could imagine

[@huelu982]

Yeah… when the world actually drown it’s even louder because no one knows how to come rescuing…or don’t even want to because “we have bigger things to care about kids”

[@davidjohnson6087]

skye!!! i adore Our Tales sm, really cool to see comments from you online

[@darthestar8791]

Damn. Not the kind of song I expected from Owl City, but it’s SO GOOD! ALSO THAT ONE PART IN THE MIDDLE HITS SO HARD WHEN IT DIDN’T HAVE TOO!!!!

[@LumosTerris]

SAME! I was listening to this on my way to work today and literally teared up lol. Owl City is my happy-place music when I'm sad, and this both punched me in the feels and put a huge smile on my face. Definitely one of the best songs he's put out

[@minigundozer14]

@@LumosTerris probably cause he nearly died

[@_unearthed]

@@minigundozer14 wait it was real??

[@LumosTerris]

@@minigundozer14 I don't think this was real, it's probably just an allegory for his own "storms" of life. Then again Idk, he could have totally been a newspaper boy way back when 🤷

[@Thedawg2604]

He sounds scrachy af what do all of you hear that i dont?

[@Lxnarish]

The high notes are so surprising coming from Adam, but especially because it provides a tonality change to his signature style. Flows with the pace of the song extremely well, the build-up is perfection. Kudos to him, absoloutely gorgeous song.

[@R3Z1D3N7]

It’s also kind of representative of the storm, how it gets loud and chaotic at the climax and dies off as the storm blows over. It might have been obvious, but I just like talking about symbolism cuz it’s C O O L

[@Adelicows]

The auto tune in this one is SOO distracting

[@undeadlil]

@@Adelicowsit's compression/eq not auto tune. there might be a LITTLE but he doesnt use a super noticable amount.

[@durzahellfire5732]

The first time I ever heard this song I was not in a good place. I was deeply depressed and I use music to feel better. "Every fiber in my being screamed out but I couldn't make a sound" "and this was my prayer, save me from this terrible nightmare" I cried and screamed. I called my mom and told her how much I loved her. Thank you for this song, it might have saved a life

[@alfredmartin4279]

My family was directly hit by an F3 tornado at 3:30 in the morning. Can confirm the lyrics and phases of the song are fully accurate for our experience from start to finish

[@acemcweenie313]

Tough

[@meorurtoorn]

I am autistic, just like Owl City, and this music perfectly transcribes a meltdown, a rather violent autistic crisis. I have just experienced a pretty terrible one, I am tired, demoralized, I feel alone, but listening to this music brings me back to Earth, makes me feel understood, and gives me hope. So thank you very much for this music which puts words to very complex emotions.

[@SupItzN4Z4]

❤

[@s.c.craven5304]

Just saw Owl City live last night and Adam said he wrote this as an ode to the resilience we have as humans to keep going on even when things are really rough. I heard this song a few days after losing my Grandfather and it stuck so deeply with me. Seeing it live was awesome!

[@katieturner2740]

Just saw Owl City in Phoenix live - my first ever concert ever. This is the song I remember and looked up to be an anthem. I needed it too

[@durratulaishah3703]

And people keep talking about the screaming part to the point they ignore the overall song's message. Lowkey annoyed me comments keep mentioning that part. (and Wally Darling edit TikTok for whatever reason)

[@AzMeredith]

I don't know about anyone else, but i've always thought of this song as a metaphor for mental health, panic/anxiety attacks more specifically, because this is genuinely what it feels like to experience them at times. They can be sudden, and sometimes violent, but when you learn to live through them, you stop being so afraid of them, taking life one step at a time. The "if this was how i died?" Line always makes me think of the realization that comes with mental breakdowns, when you're experiencing a breakdown that makes you feel like unaliving, it's often something you feel like you're not in control of, but when you regain that control it can be scary to think about what could've happened. And i see the colvert as a metaphor for having someone there to help, someone you trust and who can help keep you calm, someone who makes the storm pass faster or easier. This was quite the rant i didn't think I'd go on lol. But if any of you out there feel the same as i do, just know you're not alone

[@RossPullett]

You, sir, are in your own league. You’re consistently diverse and experimental with your music, you share amazing messages/lessons, and all the while you don’t stray from who you are. God bless and thank you for your music!

[@RossPitSharkHunter]

Gotta say, love the name

[@ColWalterRecords]

I think this comment says everything you need to know about Owl City.

[@TruthSeeker-rn1tm]

Very well said!

[@emiliegeyman5071]

This is AMAZING!

[@Draezeth]

Oh my goodness... It's been a while since a song literally took my breath away.

[@gamesetlive]

This may be the best song on the new album! What do you all think??

[@torinoconnor4296]

It’s definitely up there

[@_simplylink_]

It's top 3 for sure, my favorite is Learn how to surf along with Vitamin Sea

[@YourAverageNorm]

Idk man, I think it's second after Kelly Time

[@nikuzair]

vitamin sea and kelly time beg to differ

[@_unearthed]

In my opinion, this is my favorite song in owl city!

[@GlitchecalKatt]

2:00 go CRAZ! Was honestly not expecting that.💜

[@shaynesangimino]

Adam has autism to everyone here. He used to be afraid to sing in public but then he faced his fear and conquered it. When I perform, I will think of him because I have autism too.

[@Brick2buddies]

The part I relate to the most is realizing "dawn" itself is still not all that bright. There's much rebuilding that must take place before "sunrise"

[@Llamaeater1995]

No matter how many times I listen to this song, the moment of sweet, peaceful synth after the intense storm still gives me chills. Such a roller coaster of emotions in such a wonderful song:

[@meb212]

This has quickly become one of my favorite Owl City songs!

[@olivijastrandjord]

One of my new favorites, too.

[@eb6026]

Same

[@SH4RIKOV_]

It's been an INSANE amount of time that a singular 10 second song part has given me legit chills. "AND THIS. WAS. MY. PRAYER! SAVE ME FROM THIS TERRIBLE NIGHTMARE!" chills.

[@therabbitthing]

This man is an incredible poet. The prose is beautiful.

[@xPoisonedStardustx]

“IT SOUNDED LIKE A FRIEGHT TRAIN WAS DRAGGING ME TO HEEELLLL” FIRE

[@ItalianCountryball11]

Agree

[@EMB3RC.official]

I used this song for my poetry class as an example for the asignments we were doing!. We seperated each line and read the lyrics like a book and poem instead of a song! out of 35 students, the song i chose was accepted!

[@anaespinosa2906]

It feels like deja vu, but it doesn't matter, it's time to listen to it again 💯🌪️

[@olivijastrandjord]

When Adam sings the lyric “That was when I saw my family with my eyes shut real tight,” I imagine him laying in his safe spot, welcoming the quiet, letting his eyes close. Slowly drifting off into a fitful doze, & he felt his body become heavy with weariness as he slipped deeper into peaceful sleep, a smile appeared on his face, his comforting dreams focused on his love for his family, even if that’s not what he means in the song.

[@DisciplesHyper]

I love this song!!! I would love more songs like this one! Especially at 1:56!!!

[@KrazyKiana]

literally got chills this song gives me hope ❤

[@otps8035]

1:21 literally scares me but sounds awesome especially the “this was my prayer etc.”

[@transformerslover7]

Adam Young is such an excellent story teller. I need to see him create an entire soundtrack for something! He's brilliant.

[@thatoneinsidejoke]

I would love to hear more spooky/dark/cinematic music from Owl City, this song is beautiful!

[@deftcoleman0552]

You should check out Adam’s score albums. (RMS Titanic, Apollo 11, Spirit of St. Louis)

[@EmilyRobertsMusic_]

As a fellow hootowl since age 4, this album honestly took my breath away. I’m now nearly 19 years old and it’s still surprising to see you’re still my favourite artist after all these years. Although I’ve been listening to your music since Ocean Eyes, Coco Moon really took my breath away. The scream part is just beautiful especially. I love your music a lot Adam, I don’t think there would ever be a day where I wouldn’t. Keep up the amazing work!

[@MissEagleson]

I just entered high school when Fireflies came out. Owl City has been my favorite band since then! That was literally half my life ago! Adam has never changed his style and that's what I admire so much about him! Thank you for such amazingly relatable songs Adam!! ♥

[@discontent2201]

This song is such a banger! The boldness of the section about the tornado itself is so raw and real. Incredible!

[@thinmint5500]

The feeling this gives me I literally can't find the words. The energy. The emotions. Words can't describe this feeling. 1:21 that. Art. Enough said.

[@starlegends3092]

BRO MEEEEEE This fits pretty well with my spiritual battles. People either get scared, don’t know how to respond, feel unqualified to discuss about or maybe feel exestential when people talk about it it seems, but really I’m just another child of God in a rouph time. The spookiness is just smoke and mirrors, though it’s good to know that bad is bad. If you have God with you you can have confedence to be unstoppable :D The darkness alwayse has ways to have me forget that, but I keep pressing farward and it’s still there anyway. It’s good to be honest to myself it helps me truely know that God loves me.

[@benwilliams9692]

Not me crying because someone described a meltdown so perfectly

[@AngelsGrace22]

From Shooting Star to Fireflies to The Tornado. You can’t tell that the music changed but it’s still just as magical to hear on the 100th replay

[@beanowlowlsome4382]

Im im TEARS, listened to this song so many times before k actually understood the meaning. Went to something similar a couple years ago and damn this song hits home. I think ots a good way to get "closure" to this 😊

[@Alpha-0014]

2:10 Such A Peaceful Vibe On The Synths

[@olivijastrandjord]

I love the lyrics sung after that. “That was when I saw my family with my eyes shut real tight.” I imagine him lying asleep, dreaming of his family, even if that’s not what he’s saying in the song.

[@Alpha-0014]

​​​@@olivijastrandjordId Imagine This Setting Of His Spirit Falling Through The Darkness Seeing His Family But When He Turns Around As A Small Glimmer Of Light Was Emerging In The Distance (Not That Light To Heaven But The Light Back To Life) As Adam Flows Through Seeing His Life From His Past To The Present To Where He Stands

[@birdboytv]

That part brought me to tears. Could it be the nostalgia?

[@Alpha-0014]

​@birdboytv With The Flow Of How The Song Goes When It Comes With Synths From The Keyboard And Strings With The Orchestra, Yes Nostalgic Vibes

[@robertwexel]

You have a good singing voice

[@peachr384]

And then in 2023 owl city drops ANOTHER BANGER the tornado is absolutely WILD didn’t even know it was him until someone casually mentioned it on tiktok

[@Datoyamanaka]

I can't tell if this is about a literal tornado, or a panic attack

[@dragon_shadow_1553]

Both. Could also be about sudden life changes.

[@KrazyKiana]

Its a metaphor

[@I-Am-A-Menace]

It's weird hearing something like this 1:56 come from Owl City compared to the first song I heard by Owl City which was Fireflies

[@MrRemmington]

That distortion in the voice 1:57 was not expected, and it really sold the part of the song, holy hell. Lifelong Owl City fan and that was brilliant to hear

[@AnkaChannel8395]

I know! I was actually in shock when saw that this song is from Owl City. And oh boy, it's as great as his other songs!

[@Rosiee-z1m]

This is my favorite coco moon song it perfectly describes my battle with depression the only reason I didn’t commit suicide was because I thought my family would think it was their fault and I didn’t want to be killed by a mental illness this is exactly what I went through and I am so glad I found this song

[@EmbracingTeReoMaori]

WOW !! Adam ! Nice brother ! That chorus was a real surprise you gave it so much, love it mate!

[@avivastudios2311]

This is actually really awesome. I love the sound change in the middle for the storm. Really hits hard. It's so unique.

[@sharonfuller4303]

"It's always darkest before the dawn" 😭

[@philipranec.hernandez2256]

still a banger song, love it, my fav part is 1:20 to 1:40 especially the "The whirling of a vortex, a violent carousel" part and its still a banger today, love it.

[@ankitmallik6264]

this song is pure story which gives you emotions and the music let you imagine better

[@NSA151]

I have been listening to this on repeat for the past hour, I can't stop.

[@DragonFire2058]

Almost lost my best friend the night i found this song. I listened to it for hours on repeat. She ended up being okay, but im just glad I had found a song to help remind me that even in the darkest tunnels, there's sun at the end.

[@ASeriousDeveloper]

Like how he uploaded this in mid tornado season

[@catofiesack9587]

1:20 that hit deep... 💔

[@Bxmblxbeexditsandart]

And onto the “INSTANT EEPYNESS” playlist this goes!

[@glitchverserank]

I wish, we could see a music video for this song! 😊

[@boyohio1980]

This group gets me and make me cry soo hard!!!! You guys are aoo awesome. I love message you send out and the welll liike old school robot techno kinda of. It makes since to old schools like me and many others but I think you will be the next concert I see in my future. Thanks from Robbie from Ohio.....

[@JustSomeVulp]

This is exactly how I felt after the tornado that hit back in '21. Was super hard to keep hanging on, but I managed (albeit barely.) Very amazing song, and can def relate to it. 10/10, Owl City is amazing as always.

[@emiliegeyman5071]

This song reminds all of us that God is with us and we never have to fear!❤

[@JL0119]

it feels as if he is singing a legendary poem.

[@chickennuggets52710]

I have loved Owl City since my childhood, ever since my dad introduced me to the first Owl City song I heard, Gold. I still love Owl City and I doubt I'll ever stop. So nostalgic. So many memories.

[@AnkaChannel8395]

All I can say is this, that was AWESOME! I actually never expected a song like this from Owl City, especially with the screaming part. But it's actually perfect. You can never go wrong with Owl City. 😄

[@obsidianwing]

As a weather Geek and Person dealing with chronic Depression thus Song Hits different

[@DisciplesHyper]

I have waited years for you to release more music and this new album has been amazing! Thanks for giving us fans another album and I hope your doing well and keep releasing more music as long as you enjoy it! God bless you Adam Young. I pray you and your family are all doing well!!!

[@itsNamB]

Terrific. Very pleased to find the message at the end of the song. Owl City's essence is still here even with something new added to the mix (and ngl it adds more depth, amazing)

[@simpayshenaides]

What a nostalgic and legendary voice, you already know who it is. I love it doesn't change when I was 7. Now im 23

[@A-DISTINGUISHED-DOCTOR]

Can't believe this is the same guy who sat in his room singing about fireflies ......my guy had some baggage. Very good song btw

[@durratulaishah3703]

.... Fireflies is about childhood insomnia....

[@mamamations9524]

bro! He's back! My childhood! Dude your songs are so good and this one slaps just as hard as the others ones, maybe even harder! Thank you so much for this amazing song and we're all glad your back!

[@star_gacha203]

My fav song right now

[@vonestrada]

"Cuz with all the stormy weather in the world, you learn to take Life one storm at a time, you don’t have to be afraid" As a constant worrier and an overthinker, this hit like a truck. This song is a continuous reminder when things are just heavy.

[@laurenceanthonymauleon5822]

Started from Fireflies since College days more than a decade ago and still listening to Adam this 2024..

[@xavi30185]

Gotta thank Tubbo for introducing me to his one. Good pick King

[@BrunoBucallati.]

1:45 this one fr

[@hopehealthhappiness465]

We all just have to keep hanging on, as it says in the song!❤

[@JL0119]

I love how he used imagery, it was deep...

[@beatrizlioness]

It hits different now...

[@tsarmi9864]

This song makes me giggle; even though it's inspiring; so serious and apocalyptic.

[@_unearthed]

Oh my god, this is such a good song! This literally sounds like an actual tornado!!!

[@aldrichdabao]

I hope this song blows up and become more popular. Would love to see a music video for this. 🌪️

[@maleprincess5559]

I thought this song was metaphorical the first time I heard it, but the more I think about it, it seems to be literal

[@yellowskycreations4542]

Should've listened to this before i went to sleep a few days ago, when i thought Helene was going to hit my house Would've been appropriate

[@Brick2buddies]

😮😮😮 this is more like a movie than a song. This gets intense

[@RevivedByRighteousness]

This song is extremely encouraging and beautiful ❤️🙌

[@RelicofNod]

My kid introduced me to this song, it hit hard. I've never heard such a powerful song without really outright saying it, for depression, anxiety and general mental health as this song. I listened and it was such an accurate description of the crap I and many others deal with and how suddenly it can hit when originally you are just fine and then out of literally no where, you aren't. I love this ♥

[@PTK_N3CR0]

This couldn't have been released at a more perfect time! Going through the worst mental storm I've ever faced and this songs kept me going and makes me cry everytime I listen to it. It's a good thing though. Helps me think about and cope with what I'm going through. Thank you so much!

[@kuromiaa111]

Im so happy that i discovered owl city , this and fireflies are my two favorites

[@CatoTato]

1:50 OMG ITS THIS SONG YESSS

[@miraflorlubrico9364]

Hello Adam, thank u so much for sharing ur meaningful songs such as this, honestly to say, everytime I leave my brothers, parents, friends at church to stay far away from them to work, I would listen to whole Coco Moon as I travel and it makes me cry since it is so scary out there. Thank u so much for this striking truth that "it's always darkest before the dawn". GOD blesses u even more.

[@_unearthed]

true... ❤

[@tayahigh1059]

In the beginning it was I was like yessss take me back to ocean eyes feels...but man, you went screamo for a sec lol I loved every second of it. Keep doing you Adam!

[@tayahigh1059]

Ohh and yes, I just pre-orded the album lol

[@wadsonviola]

HOLY WOW ❤😮🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@spoofer9113]

Man, you never disappoint. NEVER!!!

[@semaj1000]

Listen in the dark with your eyes closed. I have headphones that vibrate with the bass, so good. Beautiful song.

[@juliannewegesend-ako3545]

Just heard this in person, absolutely blew me away. I was speechless, tearing up and the emotions were so raw in his singing and his expressions. Truly a master at his craft

[@brielles8576]

The best part of the best song in the universe "AND THEN THE NIGHTMARE STARTEDDDD IT GOT DEAFENINGLY LOUD. EVERY FIBER IN ME SCREAMED OUTT, BUT I COULDN'T MAKE A SOUND. THE WHIRLING OF A VORTEX, A VIOLENT CAROUSELLL, IT SOUNDED LIKE A FREIGHT TRAIN, WAS DRAGGING ME TO HELLLLLL. (Intense music)AND THIS.WAS.MY.PRAYER " SAVE MEEE FROMMM THIS TERRIBLE NIGHTMARE" " The chills. I'm addicted to this part now.

[@catofiesack9587]

saame omfggg it's so good!

[@Potatothe4th]

At 1:56 is my favorite by so far

[@Lylaris_or_Garuk]

Is this a reference to the 5/3/1999 Bridgecreek & Moore OK EF5 Multiple people were nearly sucked out of culverts during the duration of the tornado, but survived due to debris covering the entrance, preventing them from being sucked out (and most likely killed) This tornado also has the record for the highest recorded winds from any natural phenomenon on planet earth, at 302-320 MPH This tornado was also the first to have a “Tornado Emergency” issued upon it (highest category of any weather warning ever) If it’s not a reference, you at least got free facts here

[@YokaiDisorder]

Don't know why this was reuploaded, but it's fine! This song deserves so much more attention, especially for the emotion put into it.