Lightning

The Wanted

About Lightning

"Lightning" is a song by British-Irish boy band The Wanted, taken as the third single from their second studio album, Battleground. It was released on 16 October 2011. The song was written by Steve Mac, Wayne Hector and Ed Drewett, the same team responsible for the band's number-one single, "Glad You Came". The song debuted at number two on the UK Singles Chart, behind Rihanna's "We Found Love". The single was originally intended for release in the United States, following the success of "Glad You Came", and a promotional remix single was issued, however, its release was cancelled.  


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2011
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You're in control
Pressin' pause on my heartbeat
Someone stole all the air
So I can't speak now
I know the chase is on
I feel as though
My time has come

How many times do I fly
Through your head space
Now it's speeding away
From the safe place

Yeah, your skin
The touch, the kiss
The rush too much
And here it comes

When your lips touch mine
It's the kiss of life
I know
I know that it's a little bit frightening
We might as well be playing
With lightning

We touch like,
Like it's our first time
Oh oh
I know that it's a little bit frightening
We might as well be playing
With lightning now

Oh oh
Oh oh

Just you and me and the
Coats in the back room
Learning things they don't
Teach in the classroom

Now, you're here
I feel the fear
But everything
Is oh so clear

I've been addicted to you
Since the first hit
Out of control like a surge of electric

Yeah, your skin
The touch, the kiss
The rush, too much
And here it comes

When your lips touch mine
It's the kiss of life
I know
I know that it's a little bit frightening
We might as well be playing
With lightning

We touch like,
Like it's our first time
Oh oh
I know that it's a little bit frightening
We might as well be playing
With lightning now

Oh oh
Oh oh
Oh oh
Oh oh

Your skin, the touch
The kiss, too much
Your skin, the touch
The kiss, the rush
Your skin, the touch
The kiss, too much
The rush, the rush
The rush, the rush

When your lips touch mine
It's the kiss of life
I know
I know that it's a little bit frightening
We might as well be playing
With lightning

We touch like,
Like it's our first time
Oh oh
I know that it's a little bit frightening
We might as well be playing
With lightning now

Oh oh
Oh oh

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The Wanted

The Wanted are an English-Irish boy band, formed in 2009 who made their debut release in July 2010. The group consists of members Max George, Nathan Sykes, Tom Parker, Jay McGuiness and Siva Kaneswaran and are currently signed to Island Records and in the US Mercury Records. They are managed by Scooter Braun. more »

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Written by: Steve Mac, Edward James Drewett, Wayne Hector

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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13 facts about this song

Release Date
"Lightning" was officially released on 16 October 2011 by the music label Island Records.
Song Poster
The official album cover for "Lightning" features all five members of The Wanted standing against an orange and black background.
Song Writers
This song was written by renowned songwriters Steve Mac, Wayne Hector and Ed Drewett, who have worked with top artists like One Direction, Nicki Minaj, Olly Murs and many more.
Chart Rankings
"Lightning" managed to enter the top ten in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number two, making it one of the highest-performing songs by The Wanted.
Album
This song is part of The Wanted’s second studio album, "Battleground," which was released in November 2011.
Single Success
"Lightning" was the third single to be released from the Battleground album and quickly gained popularity following its release.
Music Video
The music video for "Lightning" was filmed in Croatia and was directed by award-winning director, Director X.
Dance-friendly
"Lightning" consists of upbeat and dance-friendly music, maintaining the band's electro-pop style.
Live Performances
The Wanted performed "Lightning" live numerous times, including at the Radio 1 Teen Awards in 2011.
Critical Reception
The song received generally favorable reviews from critics, who particularly praised its catchy chorus and fusion of pop and dance elements.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics of "Lightning" revolve around the theme of falling rapidly in love, similar to the speed of lightning.
B-Side
The physical CD single of "Lighting" included a B-side track titled "Made."
International Success
The song also achieved success outside the UK, charting in Ireland, Scotland, and the European Hot 100 singles.

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