Thunder in My Heart

Leo Sayer

About Thunder in My Heart

"Thunder in My Heart" is a song recorded by Leo Sayer for the album Thunder in My Heart, and originally released as a single in 1977. It reached number 22 in the United Kingdom. In the United States, it reached number 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 35 on the Cashbox chart. It became a number-one hit in the United Kingdom when a remix by DJ Meck (titled "Thunder in My Heart Again") was released as a single in 2006 (see 2006 in music). "Thunder in My Heart Again" stayed at number one on the UK Singles Chart for two weeks. It also became a hit in several other countries, including Finland, Italy and the Netherlands. In 2007 Leo Sayer appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in the United Kingdom and claimed credit for this song getting to number one as he said: "It wasn't just because it was a hot tune, it was all because 'Oh my God, it's Leo Sayer'." 


Year:
2000
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Standing here alone with you 
Wondering what it is that I'm supposed to do 
And there you are with the love light in your eye 
The bridges are burnt down 
Your arms are open wide 
Am I in too deep or should I swim to the shore 
Is this the real thing? 

I don't know but I've never been here before 
And I feel a thunder in my heart that I can't control 
I feel a thunder in my heart 
Should I walk away or follow my soul? 
I feel a thunder in my heart 
Where it comes from I just don't know 

Oh no, oh no 

There's a storm ragin' deep in my soul 
There's a howlin' wind that I just can't control 
There'sa fire inside me I can't explain 
Every time you touch me my love falls like rain 
I've only known you for an hour or more 
The time is standin' still 
Your love has opened up the door 

I feel a thunder in my heart 
It takes my breath away 
I feel a thunder in my heart 
Will I ever be the same? 
I feel a thunder in my heart 
It's telling me you're here to stay 

Oh no, oh no 

There's a thunder in my heart 
There's a thunder in my heart 
There's a thunder in my heart 
There's a thunder in my heart 

Take me baby I'm all yours 
Do just what you wanna do with my love 
Let's not let the night overtake us 
'Cause what's happening right now may make or break us 
Do you feel the way I do? 
Open up your heart now baby 
I'm comin' through 

I feel a thunder in my heart 
Takin' my breath away 
I feel a thunder in my heart 
Since I met you I'll never be the same 
I feel a thunder in my heart 
I know you're here to stay 

I feel a thunder in my heart 
Takin' my breath away 
I feel a thunder in my heart 
Since I met you I'll never be the same 
I feel a thunder in my heart 
I know you're here to stay 

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Leo Sayer

Leo Sayer (born Gerard Hugh Sayer on 21 May 1948) is a British singer-songwriter, musician, and entertainer whose singing career has spanned four decades. Sayer became a naturalised Australian citizen in 2009. Sayer was a top singles and album act on both sides of the Atlantic in the 1970s. His first seven hit singles in the United Kingdom all reached the Top 10 – a feat first registered by his one-time manager, Adam Faith. more »

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Written by: LEO SAYER, TOM SNOW

Lyrics © KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Thunder in My Heart" was originally released in 1977. It was the title track of Leo Sayer's seventh album.
Chart Performance
The song initially peaked at number 22 on the UK Singles Chart. However, it did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100 in the USA, marking a departure from Sayer's previous run of Top 40 hits in the States.
Re-Release and Success
A remix of "Thunder in My Heart" by Meck became a number one hit in the UK in 2006, nearly 30 years after its original release.
Inspiration
Leo Sayer wrote "Thunder in My Heart" alongside songwriter Tom Snow. They claim to have written the song in just over an hour.
Unusual Instruments
The guitar solo in the song features a talkbox, a unique sound effect utilized by other classic rock bands of the era such as Pink Floyd and Steely Dan.
Music Video
A music video was made for the Meck's remix of the song in 2006. The video features Sayer along with Meck in a nightclub setting.
Recognition
In 2000, the ASCAP recognized "Thunder in My Heart" as one of the most performed songs of the year.
Other Covers
Apart from Meck, the song has been covered by several other artists including British singer and actor Marti Pellow and the band Steps.
Use in Media
"Thunder in My Heart" has been used in multiple TV shows and movies, including an episode of the popular series "The Simpsons".
Personal Interpretation
Sayer has expressed that the song symbolizes a personal sense of desperation and longing, which he believes contributes to its ongoing popularity.

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