Carrie Underwood – Blown Away

About the song

Carrie Underwood’s “Blown Away”: A Country Anthem of Power and Resilience

In the realm of country music, Carrie Underwood stands as a towering figure, her voice a captivating force that has resonated with millions worldwide. Among her extensive discography, the song “Blown Away” stands out as a particularly poignant and powerful masterpiece, a testament to her artistry and the enduring strength of the human spirit.

Released in 2012 as the title track of her fourth studio album, “Blown Away” marked a departure from Underwood’s signature ballads, delving into a darker, more rock-infused sound. The song’s opening notes immediately set the tone, with a driving guitar riff that builds anticipation and hints at the emotional intensity that lies ahead.

Underwood’s vocals take center stage, soaring with raw emotion as she delivers the song’s powerful lyrics. Penned by Chris Tompkins and Josh Kear, the song narrates the story of a young woman facing the wrath of a violent storm, both literally and metaphorically. As the tempest rages outside, mirroring the turmoil within her own heart, she finds herself trapped and vulnerable.

The chorus of “Blown Away” serves as a defiant anthem, a declaration of resilience in the face of adversity:

I’m blown away But I’m not giving up I’m blown away When the winds are strong I’m blown away But I’m still standing here Holding on

Underwood’s voice cracks with emotion as she belts out these lines, conveying a depth of feeling that resonates with listeners. The song’s message of perseverance and strength in the face of overwhelming challenges strikes a universal chord, offering solace and inspiration to those facing their own personal storms.

“Blown Away” is not merely a song; it is an experience, a powerful testament to the human spirit’s ability to endure and overcome. Underwood’s masterful delivery, coupled with the song’s evocative lyrics and driving melody, has cemented its place as a modern country classic, a song that continues to inspire and empower listeners worldwide.

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Lyrics

Dry lightning cracks across the skiesThose storm clouds gather in her eyesHer daddy was mean a old misterMama was an angel in the groundThe weather man called for a twisterShe prayed blow it downThere’s not enough rain in OklahomaTo wash the sins out of that houseThere’s not enough wind in OklahomaTo rip the nails out of the past
Shatter every window ’til it’s all blown awayEvery brick, every board, every slamming door blown away‘Til there’s nothing left standingNothing left of yesterdayEvery tear-soaked whiskey memory blown away, blown away, blown away
She heard those sirens screaming outHer daddy laid there passed out on the couchShe locked herself in the cellarListened to the screaming of the windSome people called it taking shelterShe called it sweet revenge
Shatter every window till it’s all blown awayEvery brick, every board, every slamming door blown away‘Til there’s nothing left standingNothing left of yesterdayEvery tear-soaked whiskey memory blown away, blown away
There’s not enough rain in OklahomaTo wash the sins out of that houseThere’s not enough wind in OklahomaTo rip the nails out of the past (blown away)
Shatter every window till it’s all blown awayEvery brick, every board, every slamming door blown away (blown away)Till there’s nothing left standingNothing left of yesterdayEvery tear-soaked whiskey memory blown awayBlown away, blown away, blown away, blown away