Lightning Crashes

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About Lightning Crashes

"Lightning Crashes" is a song by American rock band Live. It was released in September 1994 as the third single from their third studio album, Throwing Copper. Although the track was not released as a single in the United States, it received enough radio airplay to peak at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart in 1995. The song also topped the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart for 10 weeks and the Modern Rock Tracks chart for nine weeks. In Canada the song reached No. 3, while in Iceland it peaked at No. 8. 


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Lightning crashes a new mother cries
Her placenta falls to the floor
The angel opens her eyes
The confusion sets in
Before the doctor can even close the door

Lightning crashes an old mother dies
Her intentions fall to the floor
The angel closes her eyes
The confusion that was hers
Belongs now to the baby down the hall

Oh now feel it, comin' back again
Like a rollin', thunder chasing the wind
Forces pullin' from
The center of the earth again
I can feel it

Lightning crashes a new mother cries
This moment she's been waiting for
The angel opens her eyes
Pale blue colored iris
Presents the circle
And puts the glory out to hide, hide

Oh now feel it, comin' back again
Like a rollin', thunder chasing the wind
Forces pullin' from
The center of the earth again
I can feel it

Oh now feel it, comin' back again
Like a rollin', thunder chasing the wind
Forces pullin' from
The center of the earth again
I can feel it

Oh now feel it, comin' back again
Like a rollin', thunder chasing the wind
Forces pullin' from
The center of the earth again
I can feel it

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Live

Live ( /ˈlaɪv/, often typeset as LĪVE) is an American rock band from York, Pennsylvania, composed of Chad Taylor (lead guitar), Patrick Dahlheimer (bass), Chad Gracey (drums), and Chris Shinn (vocals). Live's original lead singer Ed Kowalczyk left the band in November 2009. more »

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Written by: Chad Alan Gracey, Chad David Taylor, Edward Joel Kowalczyk, Patrick Dahlheimer

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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7 facts about this song

Release and Popularity
Released in 1994, "Lightning Crashes" is a track from the band Live's second album, "Throwing Copper". - It topped the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart for ten consecutive weeks making it one of the band's most iconic songs.
Song Interpretation
The lyrics of "Lighting Crashes" are often interpreted as a story about the cycle of life. - In particular, the birth of a new life at the same moment that an older life passes away.
Band Insights
The lead singer, Ed Kowalczyk, revealed in an interview that the song is indeed about the cycle of life, birth, and death. - He also shared that the inspiration for the song came from a tragic personal experience, reminding him of the transitory nature of life.
Music Video
Directed by Jake Scott, the music video for "Lightning Crashes" further emphasizes the theme of life's cyclical nature. - Contrasting scenes of birth and death, shown through a woman giving birth and an elderly woman dying, are prevalent throughout the video.
Song's Reception
"Lightning Crashes" received positive reviews from music critics and is often considered one of the band's best songs. - Despite the song's popularity, it did not chart on the US Billboard Hot 100 as it was not released as a physical single.
Song's Legacy
"Lightning Crashes" continues to be a staple in the alternative-rock genre and is frequently played on radio stations today. - The song was ranked number 77 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the '90s.
Song’s Controversies
Because of its suggestive album art, Walmart refused to sell the "Throwing Copper" album, which lead to the song "Lightning Crashes" initially getting less publicity. - MTV also refused to air the music video due to certain graphic scenes, leaving the band to edit the clip before it could be broadcasted.

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