Something So Strong

Crowded House's song 'Something So Strong' delves into the profound and multifaceted nature of love. The lyrics explore how love can evoke a wide range of emotions, from vulnerability and pain to strength and resilience. The opening lines, 'Love can make you weep / Can make you run for cover,' highlight the duality of love, capable of both immense joy and deep sorrow. The metaphor of 'roots that spread so deep / Bring life to frozen ground' suggests that love has the power to rejuvenate and bring warmth to even the coldest, most barren parts of our lives.

The recurring chorus, 'Something so strong / Could carry us away / Something so strong / Could carry us today,' emphasizes the idea that love, despite its complexities, possesses an incredible strength that can uplift and sustain us. This strength is portrayed as a force that can transcend daily struggles and challenges, providing a sense of hope and continuity. The song also touches on the darker aspects of love, such as jealousy, described as 'a taste of jealousy / Is like a lust for gold,' indicating how possessiveness can taint the purity of love.

In the latter part of the song, the lyrics reflect on the passage of time and the shared human experience of falling into the same emotional traps. Lines like 'I've been / Feeling so much older / Frame me / And hang me on the wall' convey a sense of weariness and the inevitability of aging, while also acknowledging that these experiences are universal. The song ultimately suggests that despite the trials and tribulations, the strength of love remains a powerful and unifying force that can carry us through life's ups and downs.