About the Song
Few songs in country music feel as genuine and heartfelt as “Storms Never Last” — a tender duet written by Jessi Colter and recorded with her husband, Waylon Jennings. Originally appearing on Waylon’s 1981 collaborative album Leather and Lace, this song is more than just a melody — it’s a testament to endurance, faith, and love in the face of hardship.
From the moment their voices intertwine, you can feel the real-life connection that inspired the track. This isn’t a studio-crafted illusion of romance — it’s two people who had weathered life’s storms together, singing from a place of mutual understanding. Waylon’s deep, rugged voice brings strength, while Jessi’s soft, soulful tone offers hope. The contrast is magnetic and moving, like thunder and light wrapped in sunlight.
The lyrics are simple, yet deeply reassuring: “Storms never last, do they, baby? Bad times all pass with the wind.” It’s a phrase that has comforted countless listeners over the years — especially those who have faced relationship struggles, personal setbacks, or emotional turmoil. The song’s message is clear: no matter how rough the journey, the sun will shine again.
Musically, the arrangement is classic outlaw country — steady, acoustic-driven, and unadorned. It doesn’t need to be flashy. It just needs to tell the truth, and that’s exactly what it does. The production lets the emotion breathe, giving room for the harmonies and lyrics to do their healing work.
“Storms Never Last” has endured as one of the most beloved songs in both artists’ catalogs, and for good reason. It captures the kind of authentic devotion that goes beyond the stage or spotlight — a love that held strong, even through the hardest years. For fans of country music, and for those who’ve walked through storms of their own, this song continues to shine like a calm after the rain.