Thunderball
Barry John Lyrics


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He always runs while others walk
He acts while other men just talk
He looks at this world and once in all
So he strikes like Thunderball

He knows the meaning of success
His needs are more so he gives less
They call him the winner who takes all
And he strikes like Thunderball

Any woman he wants, he'll get
He will break any heart without regret
His days of asking are all gone
His fight goes on, and on, and on




But he thinks that the fight is worth it all
So he strikes like Thunderball

Overall Meaning

In Barry John's song Thunderball, the lyrics describe a man who is always on the move, constantly taking action while others remain stagnant. This man is a winner who understands the meaning of success and is willing to do what it takes to achieve it. He is fearless and approaches challenges head-on, striking like a powerful force that cannot be stopped.


The lyrics also describe this man's attitude towards love and relationships, portraying him as a ruthless heartbreaker who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. He is relentless in his pursuit of women and will not hesitate to break a heart if an opportunity arises. Despite his controversial behavior, the man believes that the fight for success and love is worth it all, and he is willing to continue the battle indefinitely.


Line by Line Meaning

He always runs while others walk
He works harder than anyone else, constantly pushing himself to go faster and farther than anyone else.


He acts while other men just talk
He doesn't waste time with idle chatter and meaningless conversation. He takes action and gets things done.


He looks at this world and once in all
He sees the world for what it truly is, and he knows that opportunities are rare and fleeting. He takes advantage of every chance he gets.


So he strikes like Thunderball
He attacks his goals with a fierce determination, always moving forward and never looking back.


He knows the meaning of success
He understands that success means pushing yourself to the limit and achieving your goals.


His needs are more so he gives less
He knows that achieving greatness requires sacrifices, and he is willing to give up some things in order to get what he wants.


They call him the winner who takes all
He is known for being a winner, always coming out on top and taking everything he can.


And he strikes like Thunderball
He attacks his goals with a thunderous force, never backing down or giving up.


Any woman he wants, he'll get
He knows the power he has over others, and he's not afraid to use it to get what he wants, including women.


He will break any heart without regret
He knows that his actions can hurt others, but he doesn't let that stop him from doing what it takes to achieve his goals.


His days of asking are all gone
He doesn't ask for permission or wait for opportunities to come to him. He makes his own opportunities and takes what he wants.


His fight goes on, and on, and on
He never gives up, even when things get tough. He keeps fighting and pushing forward no matter what.


But he thinks that the fight is worth it all
He believes that the struggle and sacrifices are worth it in the end, because he knows that he will achieve greatness.


So he strikes like Thunderball
He attacks his goals with a fierce determination, always moving forward and never looking back.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN BARRY

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