They have performed throughout the United States as both headliner and as the supporting act for artists such as Zac Brown Band, Eric Church, ZZ Top & Lynyrd Skynyrd. On August 26, 2012, they performed at a charity benefit called the Boot Ride with the cast of Sons of Anarchy Read Full BioBlackberry Smoke is an American southern rock band from Atlanta, Georgia. The lineup consists of Charlie Starr (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Richard Turner (Bass, Vocals), Brit Turner (Drums), Paul Jackson (Guitar, Vocals), and Brandon Still (Keyboards).
They have performed throughout the United States as both headliner and as the supporting act for artists such as Zac Brown Band, Eric Church, ZZ Top & Lynyrd Skynyrd. On August 26, 2012, they performed at a charity benefit called the Boot Ride with the cast of Sons of Anarchy, partnered with The Boot Campaign at the Happy Ending Bar and Grill in Hollywood, California. They performed 20+ dates with Zac Brown Band nationwide in the summer of 2011. Their album Little Piece of Dixie has been featured by Paste magazine and other publications.
The band was formerly signed to Zac Brown's record label Southern Ground. On November 5, 2014, the band announced that it had left Southern Ground and signed with Rounder Records.
Waiting For The Thunder
Blackberry Smoke Lyrics
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'Cause you ain't got a lot of time
Don't you act surprised when it all goes to hell on your dime
Maybe you can stand tall enough to look the devil eye to eye
But you better make your get away quick
So you don't have to answer why
The bells will ring
And the flames will fly
Two thousand years of fury in the big black sky
The wind will blow
And the rain will fall
Are we waiting for the thunder
Or will the lightning get us all
Waiting for the thunder
All the money and the war and religion and the which one do you serve?
Maybe them with the power and the glory got more then they deserve
Why do we stand by and do nothing while they piss it all away
And we hope we wake up in the mornin' to the light of a brand new day
The bells will ring
And the flames will fly
Two thousand years of fury in the big black sky
The wind will blow
And the rain will fall
Are we waiting for the thunder
Or will the lightning get us all
The bells will ring
And the flames will fly
Two thousand years of fury in the big black sky
The wind will blow
And the rain will fall
Are we waiting for the thunder
Or will the lightning get us all
Waiting for the thunder
Waiting for the thunder
Waiting for the thunder
"Waiting for the Thunder" by Blackberry Smoke is a song that touches on a wide range of topics. The first verse is about taking responsibility for one's actions and acknowledging the potential consequences. The narrator suggests that one should be prepared to run if they light a fuse, implying that there will be an explosion or other angry response. The second verse questions societal issues like money, war, and religion. The narrator wonders why people allow those with power to make destructive decisions and reminds listeners that they should hope for a better future.
The chorus provides the central metaphor for the song. It speaks to the impending sense of doom that many people feel in the face of global crises such as climate change, political tensions, and violence. The bells ringing and flames soaring imply that chaos is coming, while the wind and rain suggest that nature itself is turning against humanity. The question of "are we waiting for the thunder, or will the lightning get us all?" symbolizes the idea that individuals need to be more proactive and less passive in addressing these issues.
Line by Line Meaning
Light the fuse and run now brother
Hurry up and get out of here before it's too late because something bad is about to happen.
'Cause you ain't got a lot of time
There isn't much time left before something bad happens, so you need to act quickly.
Don't you act surprised when it all goes to hell on your dime
You shouldn't be shocked when things go wrong because it's your responsibility.
Maybe you can stand tall enough to look the devil eye to eye
You might be brave enough to face danger head-on and not back down.
But you better make your get away quick
Don't linger too long or else you'll get caught in the danger and won't be able to escape.
So you don't have to answer why
If you leave quickly, you won't have to explain yourself or justify your actions.
The bells will ring
Something significant is about to happen, and it will be announced with bells ringing.
And the flames will fly
There will be chaos and destruction, and flames will be seen.
Two thousand years of fury in the big black sky
This destructive event has been brewing for centuries, and it will be epic.
The wind will blow
Not only flames but also strong winds will cause chaos.
And the rain will fall
Along with everything else going on, it will also rain, adding to the chaos.
Are we waiting for the thunder
Are we anticipating and trying to prepare for this catastrophic event?
Or will the lightning get us all
Will we be caught off guard and suffer the consequences?
All the money and the war and religion and the which one do you serve?
People fight over money, war, and religion, but why? Which side are you on?
Maybe them with the power and the glory got more than they deserve
The people in power might have obtained their positions through greed and corruption.
Why do we stand by and do nothing while they piss it all away
Why do we let them ruin things without taking action or speaking up against them?
And we hope we wake up in the mornin' to the light of a brand new day
We hope that everything gets better and that tomorrow will be brighter than today.
Waiting for the thunder
We are bracing ourselves for an inevitable, destructive event.
Waiting for the thunder
Repeated reminder of the catastrophic event we anticipate.
Waiting for the thunder
We are still waiting for the event, and we don't know when it will happen.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Charlie Starr
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Paul Necaise
Blackberry Smoke is the best band to hit in many many years. You just can't find this kind of rock anymore! Keep it coming Smoke
Cheryl M
YES indeed! <3
Kathryn East
Love these guys
John Arvai
Badass! Rock is alive and well thanks to these boys! Can't wait to catch this cut live!
Wendell Burkhart
All of the Genuine Rockers that's gone on would absolutely tip there hats to this band. Best band that's been out in years and years .
Marty Matthew
I love music because of these kinda songs. Its underrated because people nowadays better listen to some trap and rap. I think people are really wrong about good music. Im 15 and I love music like this. Thank you Blackberry Smoke for making songs like this with awesome quality.
deadlift75 illegitimi non carborundum
The bells will ring
And the flames will fly
Two thousand years of fury in the big black sky🌩️⛈️⚡
Salvo Vecchio
I love this band, totally in love with their sound, cheers from Italy
Quintavious Jaquintamarion
I never thought I'd find a 21st century band I liked but this is amazing
Jeremy Phillips400 Phillips
I'm stoked that they put an album out that fast. figured they would wait year or two more, I'm glad because there the only band keeping good rock alive. hope they get to play on snl!!!