Guide Me Through the Storm Lyrics – Tory Lanez

Guide Me Through the Storm Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
In the intro, Tory Lanez is calling out to God, asking for guidance during a difficult time in his life. He acknowledges that God has always been there for him, but the challenges he’s facing now feel overwhelming. He’s desperate for help and feels like he needs divine support more than ever. It sets the emotional tone for the song, showing his vulnerability and struggle.

[Verse]
The verse paints a raw picture of Tory Lanez’s experience with the prison system and the struggles that come with it. He starts by describing his journey to prison, traveling on a bus filled with people who never had the chance to heal from their past. Many of them turned to crime because they grew up in broken homes and had no real guidance or opportunities. He reflects on how the system fails people from a young age, providing only minimal care, like sack lunches, which makes him feel like he’s just another number in a system that doesn’t care. He compares this feeling of being used and discarded to the entertainment industry’s exploitative nature.

Tory describes his mugshot, his unkempt appearance, and how he’s treated like just another prisoner. The guards announce things over loudspeakers with no regard for the inmates’ feelings. He feels like he’s fading away in his cell, struggling with both the physical and emotional weight of incarceration. He brings up Satan as a symbol of temptation and evil, trying to pull him further into despair. But despite the darkness, he holds onto his faith, seeing God’s presence as a source of hope, comparing it to a never-ending well of water. He knows he has to keep going, not just for himself but to inspire others.

He then shifts to talking about betrayal and how the media is against him. Old friends have turned their backs, and major news outlets like The New York Times and TMZ are spreading negative stories about him. His enemies are working hard to ruin his reputation, but he believes God will stand up for him. He reminds himself that he’s a fighter, raised to be a warrior, and won’t back down.

Tory describes the harsh conditions of jail, spending hours in shackles without food, crying in his cell, and reflecting on past relationships. He talks about how lies are being told about him and how the legal system is ignoring his side of the story. He mentions a friend, Young Dave, who is fighting for his life in the hospital while still making music, showing that both of them are battling against the odds.

He then reflects on how society expects Black men like him to either be dead or in prison. He acknowledges how both he and his friend have defied those expectations, but they’re still facing struggles. Even from behind bars, he dreams of success, hoping his song will reach number one despite being recorded from jail. He remains hopeful that his release date will come soon.

The verse ends with more reflections on the pain of being locked up. He describes cold nights in jail, missing his son, and how his enemies are celebrating while he suffers. He mentions how dangerous prison life can be, with people using drügs like heroin to survive. He recognizes that he has made mistakes in the past and prays for forgiveness. He wants to clear his vision, to see things more clearly, and rise above all the negativity. He ends with a powerful statement about success—despite everything, he still aims to achieve financial and personal victory.

[Bridge]
In this section, Tory repeatedly calls out to God, asking for guidance. It’s a moment of surrender, where he acknowledges that he can’t do this alone. The repetition emphasizes his desperation and need for divine intervention. He’s feeling overwhelmed, weighed down by everything happening around him, and he trusts that only God can lead him through the storm he’s facing.

[Interlude]
This part is spoken by Tory’s father, Sonstar, and it offers a parent’s perspective on his son’s incarceration. He talks about the pain of seeing his innocent child taken to prison and the heavy emotional burden it placed on him. For two weeks, he felt like he could barely breathe under the weight of the situation. However, instead of losing faith, he believes that this experience is a test from God—not just for Tory but for many others in the same position.

Sonstar says he surrendered Tory to God, trusting that he would be protected. He describes himself as a warrior, fighting against the forces that want to keep people trapped in prison. He believes that the justice system is designed to keep people—especially Black men—locked up for profit, mentioning how the prison system makes money from each inmate. He compares it to a corrupt system that trades human lives like stocks on Wall Street.

Despite the injustice, he has faith that the system will eventually collapse because only God has true power. He prays not only for his son but also for others who are imprisoned. He asks God to guide them all through the storm, reinforcing the song’s central message of faith and perseverance.

[Outro]
In the outro, Tory once again cries out to God, repeating his plea for guidance. The repetition creates a feeling of urgency and deep need. He’s still struggling, still seeking direction, but he knows that God has been with him through everything. It ends the song on a hopeful note, showing that no matter how dark things get, he won’t stop believing in God’s plan for him.