Lightning Crashes
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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.
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Written by: Chad Alan Gracey, Chad David Taylor, Edward Joel Kowalczyk, Patrick Dahlheimer
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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7 facts about this song
Release and PopularityReleased in 1994, "Lightning Crashes" is a track from the band Live's second album, "Throwing Copper".
- It topped the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart for ten consecutive weeks making it one of the band's most iconic songs.
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Song InterpretationThe lyrics of "Lighting Crashes" are often interpreted as a story about the cycle of life.
- In particular, the birth of a new life at the same moment that an older life passes away.
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Band InsightsThe lead singer, Ed Kowalczyk, revealed in an interview that the song is indeed about the cycle of life, birth, and death.
- He also shared that the inspiration for the song came from a tragic personal experience, reminding him of the transitory nature of life.
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Music VideoDirected by Jake Scott, the music video for "Lightning Crashes" further emphasizes the theme of life's cyclical nature.
- Contrasting scenes of birth and death, shown through a woman giving birth and an elderly woman dying, are prevalent throughout the video.
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Song's Reception"Lightning Crashes" received positive reviews from music critics and is often considered one of the band's best songs.
- Despite the song's popularity, it did not chart on the US Billboard Hot 100 as it was not released as a physical single.
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Song's Legacy"Lightning Crashes" continues to be a staple in the alternative-rock genre and is frequently played on radio stations today.
- The song was ranked number 77 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the '90s.
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Song’s ControversiesBecause of its suggestive album art, Walmart refused to sell the "Throwing Copper" album, which lead to the song "Lightning Crashes" initially getting less publicity.
- MTV also refused to air the music video due to certain graphic scenes, leaving the band to edit the clip before it could be broadcasted.
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