Lightning
The Wanted
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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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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.
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Song PosterThe official album cover for "Lightning" features all five members of The Wanted standing against an orange and black background.
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Song WritersThis 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.
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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.
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AlbumThis song is part of The Wanted’s second studio album, "Battleground," which was released in November 2011.
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Single Success"Lightning" was the third single to be released from the Battleground album and quickly gained popularity following its release.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Lightning" was filmed in Croatia and was directed by award-winning director, Director X.
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Dance-friendly"Lightning" consists of upbeat and dance-friendly music, maintaining the band's electro-pop style.
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Live PerformancesThe Wanted performed "Lightning" live numerous times, including at the Radio 1 Teen Awards in 2011.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received generally favorable reviews from critics, who particularly praised its catchy chorus and fusion of pop and dance elements.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of "Lightning" revolve around the theme of falling rapidly in love, similar to the speed of lightning.
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B-SideThe physical CD single of "Lighting" included a B-side track titled "Made."
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International SuccessThe song also achieved success outside the UK, charting in Ireland, Scotland, and the European Hot 100 singles.
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