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Lady Lightning
Picture Lyrics


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Trees are silent sky is grey
Thunder storm is coming this way
Lady lightning somewhere up there
Thundering laugh she don't care

Thunder is cracking the sky
Lightning is striking
I don't wanna die

Rain is hammering on my window
Even in here you feel the wind blow
All those clouds very frightening
I can see lady lightning

Thunder leads her magical sound
When her lightning strikes the ground
Oh she's got a mind of a snake
Making you shiver and shake

Overall Meaning

In "Lady Lightning" by Picture, the singer paints a vivid picture of a thunderstorm on the horizon. The trees are silent and the sky is grey as the storm approaches. The singer imagines Lady Lightning somewhere up there with a thundering laugh, unconcerned with the destruction she brings. The thunder cracks and the lightning strikes, making the singer fear for their life.


Despite being inside, the storm is still intense with the rain hammering against the window and wind blowing through. The clouds are frightening but the singer can't help but see the power and beauty of Lady Lightning. Thunder leads her magical sound and her lightning strikes the ground, making you shiver and shake. She is merciless and unpredictable, like a snake.


Overall, the song attempts to capture the awe and fear that nature can bring. It juxtaposes the ominous imagery of the storm with the thrill of experiencing something so raw and powerful. Lady Lightning represents the awe of nature while also embodying the fear of its uncontrollable power.


Line by Line Meaning

Trees are silent sky is grey
The atmosphere is still and quiet with overcast weather.


Thunder storm is coming this way
A storm with heavy rain, lightning, and thunder is approaching the area.


Lady lightning somewhere up there
The lightning bolts in the sky are personified as a lady, indicating the fierceness and unpredictable nature of the weather.


Thundering laugh she don't care
The idea is that the lady lightning finds joy in the chaos and destruction she causes, without any sense of remorse or concern.


Thunder is cracking the sky
The sound of the thunder is echoing through the atmosphere like the loud cracking of a whip.


Lightning is striking
The bolts of lightning are electrifying the sky, creating a show of epic proportions.


I don't wanna die
The fear of being struck by lightning is expressed, as it is a lethal force that can lead to death.


Rain is hammering on my window
The sound of rain is fierce and noisy, hitting the windowpane with force.


Even in here you feel the wind blow
The intensity of the storm is so great that the wind is felt even indoors.


All those clouds very frightening
The clouds in the sky look ominous and scary, setting the tone for an intense storm.


I can see lady lightning
The lightning bolts can be seen and they remind the singer of the personified character, Lady Lightning.


Thunder leads her magical sound
Thunder is said to guide Lady Lightning's dramatic performance in the sky.


When her lightning strikes the ground
The consequences of Lady Lightning's actions are felt on the earth when she strikes the ground with her bolts.


Oh she's got a mind of a snake
Comparing Lady Lightning's mind to that of a snake implies that she strikes suddenly and silently, catching people off guard.


Making you shiver and shake
The fear and trepidation caused by Lady Lightning's power and control is expressed through the physical reactions of shivering and shaking.




Contributed by Charlie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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