After the Storm

Tyler, the Creator, Kali Uchis, Bootsy Collins

About After the Storm

"After the Storm" is a song by Colombian-American singer Kali Uchis. It was released on January 12, 2018 by Virgin EMI Records and Interscope Records, as the third single from her debut studio album, Isolation. The track features a guest verse from American rapper Tyler, the Creator and American singer Bootsy Collins, It was written by Kalis Uchis, Tyler, the Creator, Bootsy Collins, Matthew Tavares, Alexander Sowinski, Leland Whitty, and Chester Hansen, and produced by BadBadNotGood.  


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2018
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Ah
Whatever goes around eventually comes back to you
So you gotta be careful, baby
And look both ways before you cross my mind

Ooh, ah

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 ain't 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

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Bootsy Collins

William Earl "Bootsy" Collins (born October 26, 1951 in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA) is an American funk bassist, singer, and songwriter. more »

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Written by: Alexander William Sowinski, Chester A Hansen, Karly Marina Loaiza, Leland Whitty, Matthew Adam Tavares, Tyler Gregory Okonma, William Earl Collins

Lyrics © THIRD SIDE MUSIC INC., A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., THIRD SIDE MUSIC INC

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15 facts about this song

Album Classification
"After the Storm" is a song from Kali Uchis's 2018 debut album "Isolation."
Collaboration Information
It was a collaborative endeavor between Kali Uchis, funk legend Bootsy Collins, and hip-hop artist Tyler, The Creator.
Release Date
The track was released as a single on January 12, 2018, before it appeared on the album "Isolation" which was dropped in April of the same year.
Funk Connection
The song is steeped in funk, mainly due to Bootsy Collins, who was a member of James Brown's band and Parliament-Funkadelic.
Music Video Premiere
The music video of "After the Storm" premiered on Uchis's official YouTube channel on January 25, 2018.
Animation Introduction
The video is notable for its use of animation, which occurs in the opening 30 seconds.
Commentary Element
The lyrics are often interpreted as self-help commentary, promoting strength and resilience after hard times, which aligns with the title "After the Storm."
Director Information
The video was directed by Nadia Lee Cohen, a British photographer, and director known for her stylized, cinematic work.
Chart Performance
In terms of chart performance, "After the Storm" peaked at number one on Billboard's R&B Songs chart.
Grammy Nomination
The album "Isolation" which "After the Storm" was a part of, received a Grammy nomination in the Best Urban Contemporary Album category in 2019.
Variety Recognition
In 2018, Variety placed "After the Storm" among its top 20 best songs, praising its fusion of genres.
Cinematic Visuals
The music video is characterized by its whimsical and cinematic visuals - featuring everything from anthropomorphic sunflowers to pastel pink refrigerators.
Inspirational Theme
The song is full of optimistic lyrics inspiring listeners to keep going, even when times are tough.
Streaming Success
On Spotify, "After the Storm" has garnered over 200 million streams, making it one of Kali Uchis's most popular songs on the platform.
Vibrant Artwork
The single's cover art is distinctive and vibrant, featuring Kali Uchis eating breakfast in a surreal, pastel-colored landscape.

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