Songs to help you weather the typhoon

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It's The End of the World As We Know It - R.E.M.

Because honestly, it does sort of feel like that.

Don't Worry Be Happy - Bobby McFerrin

Yeah the wind sucks, the rain sucks, the whole thing sucks; but at least you're (hopefully) nice and dry inside.

Walking On Sunshine - Katrina & The Waves

When it's this miserable outside you need to just rock it out to something cheerful and boppy.

It's Raining Men ­- The Weather Girls

If only, right? If only.

Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head - BJ Thomas

And my shirt, and my coat, and my jeans ... everywhere, basically.

Ride The Lightning - Metallica

After Metallica announced their first ever Hong Kong gig, it seems fitting that the elements unleash their wrath upon the city.

Happy - Pharrell Williams

How a bonus three-day weekend makes you feel ...

Blowin' In The Wind - Bob Dylan

Sometimes, the typhoons in Hong Kong feel a little tame, it's just a little wind after all. (Until it's joined by other little winds and they make huge winds ...)

Singing In The Rain - Gene Kelly

If it's going to bucket down, you might need to make your own sunshine. Just keep singing, just keep singing ...

Why Does It Always Rain On Me - Travis

Because it's a typhoon. Duh. (Stay inside, though, that wind is scary!)

Colours Of The Wind - Disney's Pocahontas

If you can actually keep your eyes opened during gale-force winds, who knows what you might see!

Only Happy When It Rains - Garbage

One appropriately grumpy song for when the wind is howling outside. 

Rhythm Of The Rain - The Casades

It's a nice gentle song that lets you feel the rain right in your bones.

I Love A Rainy Night - Eddie Rabbitt

When the storm starts picking up, you might as well enjoy the excitement!

Sunshine, Lollipops And Rainbows - Lesley Gore

And if it's getting too much for you, it helps to remind yourself of the sunny days!

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