Lightning crashes a new mother cries Show Lightning crashes an old mother dies Oh now feel it, coming back again Lightning crashes a new mother cries Oh now feel it, coming back again Oh, I I can feel it, coming
back again I can feel it, coming back again I can feel it, coming back again Lyrics submitted by sawg Lightning Crashes Lyrics as written by Chad David Taylor Chad Alan Gracey Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group Lyrics powered by LyricFind Add your thoughtsLog in now to tell us what you think this song means. Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise! Welcome to "Behind the Lyrics" with Elise Chandler. Each week, I find a song that I feel is understated both musically and lyrically, and I analyze it through several critical lenses. This week, we're looking at another 90s alternative hit "Lightning Crashes" by Live. This song is a beautiful example of interesting lyrics, a striped down sound, and great dynamics. Oh, and it is totally Grunge. I love me some Grunge! What stands out to me lyrically is simply the story this song tells. Here are the lyrics for your perusal: "Lightning Crashes" by Live Lightning crashes a new mother cries Her placenta falls to the floor The angel opens her eyes The confusion sets in Before the doctor can even close the door Lightning crashes an old mother dies Her intentions fall to the floor The angel closes her eyes The confusion that was hers Belongs now to the baby down the hall Oh now feel it, comin' back again Like a rollin', thunder chasing the wind Forces pullin' from The center of the earth again I can feel it. Lightning crashes a new mother cries This moment she's been waiting for The angel opens her eyes Pale blue colored iris Presents the circle And puts the glory out to hide, hide Oh now feel it, comin' back again Like a rollin', thunder chasing the wind Forces pullin' from The center of the earth again I can feel it. Oh now feel it, comin' back again Like a rollin', thunder chasing the wind Forces pullin' from The center of the earth again I can feel it. Oh now feel it, comin' back again Like a rollin', thunder chasing the wind Forces pullin' from The center of the earth again I can feel it. We go from the struggles of a new mother to an old mother's life ending to the beginning of a new life. It shows us the perfect circle of life as we can detect from the lyric "The angel opens her eyes/Pale blue colored iris/Presents the circle/And puts the glory out to hide, hide." What the song isn't quite so direct about is the metaphor of lightning. Why is it during each essential part of the life cycle lightning is crashing? We all know that lightning does not crash every single time a person is born, goes through something new, or dies. So, what could it possibly be the symbol for? The use of the word "angel" throughout to describe the mothers and infant is a clue. It takes a spark. A spark of creation, determination, or power to complete the very important tasks this song sets to tell the story of. Every single time a human being does something that takes guts or is new should be looked at as a bold effort. Their "spark of creation" is showing, and it should be honored and respected. Another clue that leads us to see this as the meaning of the "lightning" symbolism is the imagery used in the following lines: "Oh now feel it, comin' back again/Like a rollin', thunder chasing the wind/Forces pullin' from the center of the earth again/I can feel it." Whatever causes this spark in humanity, the thing that makes us unique and special and beautiful is something that connects all of us. It is basic like the nature of the Earth. If we all stop and think about it, we all have this gift in common with one another. I wonder, if we were able to stop and see this commonality, would the world's conflicts be easier resolved? Great questions from a great song. Until next time. Love it! Very cool! I love this song. Did Pearl Jam cover Lightning Crashes?Lightning Crashes (Live cover) — Pearl Jam | Last.fm.
What year did Lightning Crashes come out?1994
Who originally sang Lightning Crashes?"Lightning Crashes" turns 20: Live's former lead singer, Ed Kowalczyk, shares memories Live's biggest single "Lightning Crashes" was released 20 years ago. We caught up with the band's former lead singer Ed Kowalczyk right before his Whitaker Center show in October.
What movie is the song Lightning Crashes in?KodachromeLightning Crashes / Movienull
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