Lightning Strike
Snow Patrol
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What if this storm ends? And I don't see you As you are now Ever again The perfect halo Of gold hair and lightning Sets you off against The planet's last dance Just for a minute The silver forked sky Lit you up like a star That I will follow Now it's found us Like I have found you I don't want to run Just overwhelm me What if this storm ends? And leaves us nothing Except a memory A distant echo I want pinned down I want unsettled Rattle cage after cage Until my blood boils I want to see you As you are now Every single day That I am living Painted in flames All peeling thunder Be the lightning in me That strikes relentless What if this storm ends? And I don't see you As you are now Ever again The perfect halo Of gold hair and lightning Sets you off against The planet's last dance Just for a minute The silver forked sky Lit you up like a star That I will follow Now it's found us Like I have found you I don't want to run Just overwhelm me
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Written by: GARY LIGHTBODY, JONATHAN GRAHAM QUINN, NATHAN CONNOLLY, PAUL WILSON, TOM SIMPSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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8 facts about this song
Album Release"Lightning Strike" is not a standalone single but a three-part song from Snow Patrol's sixth studio album; "Fallen Empires" which was released in 2011.
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Song PartsThe entire song is divided into three parts; "What If This Storm Ends?", "Sunlight Through the Flags", and "Daybreak". Each part contributes to the complete narrative and musical journey.
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Lead Singer's InterpretationAccording to Gary Lightbody, the lead singer of Snow Patrol, "Lightning Strike" was written as a reflection of raw emotions. The song explores themes of hope, regret, and rebirth.
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Musical StyleMusically, "Lightning Strike" strays from Snow Patrol's typical Indie Rock style, with an orchestral build-up in the first part and a dreamy synth in the second part before transitioning to a full-on rock sound in the final part.
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Dramatic VideoThe music video for "What If This Storm Ends?", the first part of "Lightning Strike", features a dramatic thunderstorm, reflecting the powerful emotions conveyed in the song.
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Live Performances"Lightning Strike" is especially known for its spectacular live performances during Snow Patrol's Fallen Empires tour, often involving atmospheric lighting effects to match the theme of the song.
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Album Success"Fallen Empire", the album that features "Lightning Strike", reached number 3 in the UK Albums Chart.
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Notable LengthThe entirety of "Lightning Strike" runs to over 16 minutes, making it one of the longest compositions by Snow Patrol.
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