Lightning & Snow
Woods of Ypres Lyrics
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In a moment of silence (for myself), after a shock to the soul
With a look of disbelief, alone and numb to the cold
I knew the last moment had passed, before enduring years of sorrow
There was a crack of electric light, coming down from a darkened sky
My dreams flashed before my eyes, as they were erased from my life
There was a flash of lightning, followed by snow
Twas just the moment of change, before years of sorrow
The shock and awe, the fright and woe
I only had one life to live, and life said no
The loss of love, has left me hollow
All bliss twists into pain, where there was joy, years of grief have followed!
There was a flash of lightning, followed by snow
It struck my heart, only once... which made me want it more
The emptiness it left in me, will always need to be filled
For it will be there all the time, from now on, forever more
There was a crack of electric light, coming down from a darkened sky
My dreams flashed before my eyes, as they were erased from my life
There was a flash of lightning, followed by snow
Twas just a moment of pain, before years of sorrow
The shock and awe, the fright and woe
And when I asked for a second chance, life said no
The song "Lightning & Snow" by Woods of Ypres is a reflection on grief and the delicate balance between despair and hope. At the beginning of the song, the writer describes a sudden and powerful storm with lightning followed by snow, representing the shock and numbness experienced after a profound loss. The lyrics convey a deep sense of disbelief and despair as the writer realizes that their life will now be defined by sorrow.
As the song progresses, the writer reflects on their dreams and the life they had imagined, which are now taken away by the loss they have experienced. The lines "The loss of love, has left me hollow / All bliss twists into pain, where there was joy, years of grief have followed!" capture the complex emotions of grief, where even happy memories can become painful reminders of what has been lost.
Throughout the song, the writer grapples with the idea of second chances and the possibility of moving beyond their grief. However, the repeated refrain "when I asked for a second chance, life said no" suggests that they have come to accept that their sorrow will always be a part of them. The symbolism of lightning and snow serves to remind the listener that grief can be sudden, powerful, and enduring, and that it is possible to find beauty and meaning in the midst of pain.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a flash of lightning, followed by snow
A moment of transformation, heralding years of sorrow ahead
In a moment of silence (for myself), after a shock to the soul
A contemplative pause, after experiencing something intense and life-changing
With a look of disbelief, alone and numb to the cold
Feeling stunned and frozen, caught up in the aftermath of the storm
I knew the last moment had passed, before enduring years of sorrow
Realizing that a chapter of life has ended, and a new, difficult one is beginning
There was a crack of electric light, coming down from a darkened sky
A sudden, overwhelming jolt from the universe, erasing hopes and dreams
My dreams flashed before my eyes, as they were erased from my life
Suddenly realizing that all plans and aspirations have been taken away
Twas just the moment of change, before years of sorrow
A single point of transition, leading to a long and difficult journey
The shock and awe, the fright and woe
A complex, intense set of emotions in response to a traumatic event
I only had one life to live, and life said no
Feeling powerless to change one's fate, after a devastating loss
The loss of love, has left me hollow
Feeling empty and incomplete, after losing a significant romantic relationship
All bliss twists into pain, where there was joy, years of grief have followed!
Experiencing profound, lasting sadness in the wake of tremendous happiness
It struck my heart, only once... which made me want it more
Experiencing a brief moment of intense attraction or connection, then craving it even more
The emptiness it left in me, will always need to be filled
Feeling a persistent void that can't be fully overcome or filled
For it will be there all the time, from now on, forever more
Knowing that the longing or sadness will always be present, no matter what
Twas just a moment of pain, before years of sorrow
Experiencing immediate suffering, knowing that more is to come
And when I asked for a second chance, life said no
Feeling disheartened or frustrated after attempting to change or improve one's situation, but being unsuccessful
Contributed by Tyler O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mittens71199
For those who wanna learn this song, I'm making this comment to make it more convenient to get back to the beginning of each section, as opposed to skipping back 10 seconds or splitting hairs with the time bar.
Band enters 0:07
Paradiddle-diddle 0:14
Main riff intro 0:28
Intro key change 0:42
Verse 0:56
Pre-chorus 1:23
Chorus 1:50 (just repeat the paradiddle-diddle section)
Post-chorus 2:04 (main riff)
Solo 2:18
Bridge 2:32
@ElijahSinclair1220
There was a flash of lightning, Followed by snow
In a moment of silence (for myself), After a shock to the soul
With a look of disbelief, Alone and numb to the cold
I knew the last moment had passed, Before enduring years of sorrow
There was a crack of electric light, coming down from a darkened sky
My dreams flashed before my eyes, as they were erased from my life.
There was a flash of lightning, Followed by snow
Twas just the moment of change, Before years of sorrow
The shock and awe, the fright and woe
I only had one life to live, and life said no.
The loss of love, has left me hollow
All bliss twists into pain, Where there was joy, years of grief have followed!
There was a flash of lightning, followed by snow
It struck my heart, only once... which made me want it more
The emptiness it left in me, will always need to be filled
For it will be there all the time, from now on, forever more.
There was a crack of electric light, coming down from a darkened sky
My dreams flashed before my eyes, AS they were erased from my life.
There was a flash of lightning, Followed by snow
Twas just a moment of pain, Before years of sorrow
The shock and awe, the fright and woe
And when I asked for a second chance, life said no.
@Dysentery_
Lyrics
There was a flash of lightning
Followed by snow
In a moment of silence for myself
After a shock to the soul
With a look of disbelief
Alone and numb to the cold
I knew the last moment had passed
Before enduring years of sorrow
There was a crack of electric light
Coming down from a darkened sky
My dreams flashed before my eyes
As they were erased from my life
There was a flash of lightning
Followed by snow
'Twas just the moment of change
Before years of sorrow
The shock and awe
The fright and woe
I only had one life to live
And life said no
The loss of love
Has left me hollow
All bliss twists into pain
Where there was joy, years of grief have followed
There was a flash of lightning
Followed by snow
It struck my heart, only once
Which made me want it more
The emptiness it left in me
Will always need to be filled
For it will be there all the time
From now on, forever more
There was a crack of electric light
Coming down from a darkened sky
My dreams flashed before my eyes
As they were erased from my life
There was a flash of lightning
Followed by snow
'Twas just a moment of pain
Before years of sorrow
The shock and awe
The fright and woe
And when I asked for a second chance
Life said no
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