Saw Lightning
Beck
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Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo There was a day I saw lightning There was a day I saw lightning (I saw lightning) Hey hey hey, saw lightning Ho ho ho, saw lightning He he he, saw lightning Ha ha ha Saw windy manes Saw mountains fall Saw temples burn Prison walls Saw floods coming Saw children run We got no more shelter, no more sun Then it came to me in a flash of light By the sycamore tree in the dead of night The bottom bell and the longest day The hardest wind and the fallen rain Saw lightning, saw lightning, saw lightning I held my head up And it struck me down Down to the ground It struck me down, struck me down Struck me down to the ground There was a day I saw lightning There was a day I saw lightning Hey hey hey, saw lightning Ho ho ho, saw lightning He he he, saw lightning Ha ha ha When they're named, I wonder where it go Hold the sea, where it's sunny where I grow One more day then daily I know High, need trees, when it's sunny and go More than fee, by money, I know Pull me in, gotta start down low Don't gotta sing, with weather I go Partner we go Then it came to me in a flash of light By the sycamore tree in the dead of night The bottom bell and the longest day The hardest wind and the fallen rain Saw lightning, saw lightning, saw lightning I held my head up And it struck me down Down to the ground It struck me down, struck me down Struck me down on the ground Hey hey hey, saw lightning Ho ho ho, saw lightning He he he, saw lightning Ha ha ha, saw lightning Saw lightning, saw lightning, saw lightning Lord, won't you take me and lead me to the light? Lord, won't you take me and lead me to the light? The Lord's gonna take me and leave me in the light The Lord's gonna take me and leave me in the light Then it came to me in a flash of light By the sycamore tree in the dead of night The bottom bell and the longest day The hardest wind or in the fallen rain I saw lightning, saw lightning, saw lightning I held my head up And it struck me down Down to the ground It struck me down, struck me down Struck me down on the ground I saw lightning I saw lightning I saw lightning I saw lightning
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Written by: Pharrell Williams, Beck Hansen
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10 facts about this song
Song Production"Saw Lightning" by Beck was produced by Pharrell Williams, who's a high-profile musician and songwriter. It's the first time the two artists collaborated on a major project.
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Album ReleaseThe song is the lead single from Beck's 14th studio album, "Hyperspace," released in November 2019.
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Song StyleThis song features an amalgamation of styles including folk, slide guitar, harmonica, beatboxing, and electronic music, reflecting on Beck's versatility.
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SongwritingBoth Beck and Pharrell Williams co-wrote "Saw Lightning". It's noteworthy since Beck is primarily known as a solo songwriter.
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Music VideoThe song's music video, directed by Saam Farahmand, features Beck performing in a room affected by optical illusions, which adds to the surreal experience of the song.
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Song Theme"Saw Lightning" lyrically presents an existential crisis. Its themes revolve around being struck by a profound realization or an unforeseen event.
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Use in AdvertisementThe song was initially released in April 2019 as part of an advertisement for Beats by Dre's Powerbeats Pro.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received generally positive reviews. Critics praised its blend of different styles, particularly the mixture of Beck's alternative music sensibilities with Pharrell's influence on the production.
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PerformanceBeck has performed the song live on multiple occasions, most notably during his set at the 'Night Running Tour' with Cage the Elephant and Spoon.
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Song Duration"Saw Lightning" isn't a particularly long song, with the duration just over four minutes.
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