Thunder

Imagine Dragons

About Thunder

"Thunder" is a song by American pop rock band Imagine Dragons. It was released by Interscope Records and Kidinakorner on April 27, 2017, as the second single from their third studio album, Evolve (2017). Written by Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman, and its producers Alexander Grant and Jayson DeZuzio, "Thunder" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song became the band's fourth single in that country to reach the top ten after "Radioactive", "Demons" and "Believer". It also reached the top 10 in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, and Switzerland, and the top 20 in Finland, France, Ireland, Lebanon, Mexico, Norway, Portugal, and the United Kingdom. 


Year:
2017
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Just a young gun with a quick fuse
I was uptight, wanna let loose
I was dreaming of bigger things
And wanna leave my own life behind
Not a yes sir, not a follower
Fit the box, fit the mold
Have a seat in the foyer, take a number
I was lightning before the thunder

Thunder, thunder
Thunder, thun', thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder, thunder
Thunder, thun', thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder

Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder
Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder
Thunder, thunder
Thunder

Kids were laughing in my classes
While I was scheming for the masses
Who do you think you are?
Dreaming 'bout being a big star
They say you're basic, they say you're easy
You're always riding in the back seat
Now I'm smiling from the stage while
You were clapping in the nose bleeds

Thunder
Thunder, thun', thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder, thunder
Thunder, thun', thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder

Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder
Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder
Thunder

Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder, thunder

Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder, thunder
Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder, thunder
Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder, thunder
Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder, thunder

Thunder, thunder, thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder
Thunder, thunder, thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder
Thunder, thunder, thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder
Thunder, thunder, thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder

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Imagine Dragons

Imagine Dragons is an American alternative rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada. The band gained exposure following the September 2012 release of their debut studio album, Night Visions and first single "It's Time". more »

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Written by: Alexander Junior Grant, Benjamin Arthur McKee, Daniel Coulter Reynolds, Daniel James Platzman, Daniel Wayne Sermon, Jayson M. DeZuzio

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Band Creation
"Thunder" is a song by the American rock band, Imagine Dragons, which was formed in 2008.
Album Origin
It serves as the second single from their third studio album, "Evolve," released in 2017.
Chart Performance
"Thunder" peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Imagine Dragons' fourth top ten hit after "Radioactive," "Demons," and "Believer."
Release Date
The song was first released on April 27, 2017, through KIDinaKORNER and Interscope.
Gold and Platinum Certifications
"Thunder" was certified Platinum in the United States for selling over a million copies. Additionally, it has received multiple Gold and Platinum certifications from numerous countries, including UK, Canada, and Australia.
Genre
The song falls under the Pop Rock and Electronic Rock genres.
Video Direction
The visually stunning music video for "Thunder" was filmed in Dubai and directed by Joseph Kahn.
Song Meaning and Inspiration
Band frontman Dan Reynolds has shared that "Thunder" is about his childhood feelings of being different and not fitting into regular social norms.
Grammy Nomination
In 2018, the song received a nomination at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance but did not win.
Global Success
"Thunder" enjoyed massive worldwide success, reaching number one on the US Billboard Hot Rock Songs and Adult Top 40 charts, as well as charting in the top ten in numerous countries including the UK, Australia, and Canada.
Record Breaking
As of 2021, the music video for "Thunder" has accumulated over 1.5 Billion views on YouTube, becoming one of the most-viewed videos on the platform.
Song Writing
The primary writers of "Thunder" are the lead vocalist Dan Reynolds, along with his bandmates Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman, and producers Alexander Grant and Jayson DeZuzio.

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