Thunder and Lightning
Assassin Lyrics


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Locked up in the classroom waiting for the fight
Down to the schoolyard knocking the gate
Into the alley meet up with the boys
Waiting for the weekend to make a little noise

Thunder is strong, lightning is death
Kicking the girls and it's starting to blast
Sweeter than the heavens and the fate means stumble
But it's saturday night when heavy rock was born

Chorus:
Like thunder and lightning
God damn, it's so exciting
It hits you like a hammer
God damn

It was saturday night I was ready for the dance
My girl walked in holding another guys hand
He stood six foot six he looked two miles wide
I was taking it easy till he took her outside

I was madder than hell and fit to burn
This guy would break a leg before but now he's got to run

Standing in the corner giving him a thrill
You can keep your lover honey, but he's got to pay the bill

Well the place started rocking it was saturday night
I was dressed to kill I was feeling alright
Alright in the middle of the night
I wasn't ready for a rumble but the mood was right

When he got up to leave
I stood in his way
I said love that's the price you have to pay
In the doorway up against the wall
When they play a heavy record then I'm gonna have a ball

We started to rumble and stumble
It is we were rocking and rolling and rolling and tumbling
I fumbled and started to win
When the greater than wicked then I hit him again

I hit him again and I couldn't hit him anymore
My head was all black and blue and my jaw was sore




Sweeter than the heavens and like a frightening stumble
It was saturday night when heavy rock was born

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Assassin's song Thunder and Lightning describe a group of young boys causing trouble, fighting, and looking for excitement on a Saturday night. The first verse describes their anticipation for the weekend and their desire to cause some commotion. The second verse introduces a love triangle, in which the singer's girl is taken by another man. This leads to a confrontation, with the singer standing up to the other man, defending his honor, and ultimately engaging in a fight. The chorus expresses the rush of adrenaline and excitement that comes with the chaos of the night.


The lyrics are emblematic of the teenage rebellion and restless energy that characterized the 80s rock scene, and the song features the signature elements of hard rock music: driving guitars, powerful vocals, and an infectious beat. The song celebrates the reckless abandon of youth and the raw, primal energy of rock and roll.


Line by Line Meaning

Locked up in the classroom waiting for the fight
I was in class, anticipating an altercation


Down to the schoolyard knocking the gate
I headed down to the schoolyard, knocking the gate to get in


Into the alley meet up with the boys
I met up with my friends in the alley


Waiting for the weekend to make a little noise
We were waiting for the weekend to have some fun


Thunder is strong, lightning is death
Thunder is powerful and lightning is dangerous


Kicking the girls and it's starting to blast
We were dancing and having a good time


Sweeter than the heavens and the fate means stumble
The night was amazing, but things got a little chaotic


But it's saturday night when heavy rock was born
This all happened on a Saturday night, the perfect night for rock music


Like thunder and lightning
This experience was exhilarating, like a storm


God damn, it's so exciting
It was incredibly thrilling


It hits you like a hammer
The intensity of the situation was overwhelming


God damn
Expletive used for emphasis


It was saturday night I was ready for the dance
I was looking forward to dancing on Saturday night


My girl walked in holding another guys hand
My girlfriend came in with another guy and held his hand


He stood six foot six he looked two miles wide
The other guy was very tall and imposing


I was taking it easy till he took her outside
I wasn't too concerned until he took her outside


I was madder than hell and fit to burn
I was incredibly angry


This guy would break a leg before but now he's got to run
The other guy would usually start fights but now he had to leave


Standing in the corner giving him a thrill
I was taunting him from the corner


You can keep your lover honey, but he's got to pay the bill
She can be with him, but he's going to have to face the consequences


Well the place started rocking it was saturday night
The party was really heating up


I was dressed to kill I was feeling alright
I was dressed up and feeling good


Alright in the middle of the night
Everything was going well


I wasn't ready for a rumble but the mood was right
I wasn't prepared for a fight, but the atmosphere was tense


When he got up to leave
When the other guy tried to leave


I stood in his way
I blocked his path


I said love that's the price you have to pay
I told him he would have to pay for what he did


In the doorway up against the wall
We were fighting in the doorway, up against the wall


When they play a heavy record then I'm gonna have a ball
I was enjoying the music and having a good time while fighting


We started to rumble and stumble
We started to fight and struggle


It is we were rocking and rolling and rolling and tumbling
We were fighting and moving around a lot


I fumbled and started to win
I was struggling at first but started to gain the upper hand


When the greater than wicked then I hit him again
When he became too aggressive, I hit him again


I hit him again and I couldn't hit him anymore
I hit him several times until I couldn't anymore


My head was all black and blue and my jaw was sore
I was badly hurt from the fight


Sweeter than the heavens and like a frightening stumble
Despite the chaos, it was still an incredible night


It was saturday night when heavy rock was born
This was the night when heavy rock really came to life




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