Twilo Thunder
Breeder Lyrics


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Build me a bridge, cry my a river
Give me one chance, I'll try to deliver
I've been trying not to shiver
But you got me drinking, come and buy me a liver
I been driving a little, remember you told me
You a ride for a nigga
I really wanna forget her
But my emotions go up and down like ...

I've been dying to get her
I Wish I was with her, I'd kiss her
And never, ever let her go
Never know she could take control on my soul
And I'd be forever blessed,
To be captured in her presence
This whole time she'd been crying on my shoulder

If you can get over the pain we're under, yeah
Try to get closer and cure the thunder, yeah
If the skies crash down I'mma let her tears run up, yeah
I'll keep holding on till the clouds have gone, yeah
We can cure the thunder

I'm holding on for the skies to finally clear, yeah
I'm holding on for a life until you're here, yeah
If we don't wait the pain will disappear, yeah
We can't stop the tears, stop the tears, stop the tears, yeah

If we can get over the pain we're under, yeah
Try to get closer and cure the thunder, yeah
If the skies crash down I'mma let her tears run up, yeah
I'll keep holding on till the clouds have gone, yeah
We can cure the thunder

I've been dying to get her
I Wish I was with her, I'd kiss her
And I'd never, ever let her go
Never know she could take control on my soul
And I'd be forever blessed,
To be captured in her presence
This whole time she'd been crying on my shoulder

If we can get over the pain we're under, yeah

If we can get over the pain we're under, yeah
Try to get closer and cure that thunder, yeah
If the skies crash down I'mma let her tears run up, yeah




I'll keep holding on till the clouds have gone, yeah
We can cure the thunder

Overall Meaning

The Breeders' song "Twilo Thunder" describes the emotions of someone who is trying to forget about their past, while dealing with a lot of inner pain. The lyrics touch upon the idea that the memories of the person they are trying to forget are still very present, and they find themselves struggling with their own feelings. The song's protagonist is trying to get over the pain, and move on to a better place emotionally. They feel that they need to get closer to the person who they're trying to forget, so that they can finally move on.


The lyrics of "Twilo Thunder" are powerful, and they describe the complex emotions that come with trying to move on from past experiences. The song touches on a very relatable concept- many people have tried to forget about someone, but found themselves unable to completely let go. The song's energy is raw and emotional, and it leaves listeners feeling empowered to deal with their own pain.


Line by Line Meaning

Build me a bridge, cry me a river
Requesting help to overcome a difficult situation and expressing a need for release and emotional expression


Give me one chance, I'll try to deliver
Expressing willingness to put in effort if given a chance to succeed


I've been trying not to shiver
Struggling to maintain composure and control despite feeling vulnerable


But you got me drinking, come and buy me a liver
Blaming someone else for causing or exacerbating self-destructive behavior


I been driving a little, remember you told me
Recalling past advice or direction from someone else


You a ride for a nigga
Recognizing that someone has been supportive and dependable


I really wanna forget her
Expressing a desire to move on from a past relationship


But my emotions go up and down like ...
Acknowledging that emotions are unpredictable and difficult to control


I've been dying to get her
Desperately wanting to be with someone from the past


I wish I was with her, I'd kiss her
Longing to be with someone and expressing romantic feelings


And never, ever let her go
Desiring a lasting and committed relationship


Never know she could take control on my soul
Realizing the immense impact the other person has on their emotional well-being


And I'd be forever blessed, to be captured in her presence
Believing that being with this person would bring a sense of fulfillment or happiness


This whole time she'd been crying on my shoulder
Realizing that the other person has also been struggling emotionally and relying on them for support


If you can get over the pain we're under, yeah
Challenging the other person to overcome their shared pain and difficulties


Try to get closer and cure the thunder, yeah
Encouraging the other person to work towards a closer and more fulfilling relationship


If the skies crash down I'mma let her tears run up, yeah
Willingness to be a source of comfort and support for the other person in difficult times


I'll keep holding on till the clouds have gone, yeah
Commitment to continuing the relationship until issues or obstacles are resolved


We can cure the thunder
Believing that the relationship and their love can overcome any difficulties


I'm holding on for the skies to finally clear, yeah
Remaining hopeful for a resolution or improvement in their situation


I'm holding on for a life until you're here, yeah
Desiring to be with the other person and waiting for them to come back into their life


If we don't wait the pain will disappear, yeah
Warning that rushing or giving up on the relationship would lead to regret and further pain


We can't stop the tears, stop the tears, stop the tears, yeah
Accepting that there will be difficult and emotional moments in the relationship, but still holding onto hope for the future


Try to get closer and cure that thunder, yeah
Reiterating the need to work towards a stronger and more fulfilling relationship




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Comments from YouTube:

Bryan Brooks

This track still gives me chills!  God why can't they make music like this anymore!

N-tox

cuz many are sellouts

Andy Barnes

@N-tox Yes and they have no soul in their music anymore. You could literally close your eyes and be taken away to another place with classics like this.

FeedEgg

I will! Need more time!

Tung Do

@FeedEgg Me too! Will make music like this again.

hypercatjohn

Electronic music had a good 12-15 year run. It was inevitable that things would get overly popular. When you have the likes of Budweiser and Tuborg sponsoring events that are based on music that itself is based on chemically induced highs...you know it's a fucking backwards situation. You can't have it all, I'm afraid. Just very grateful I got to experience it all in it's run up to and including it's peak. The world's a far more cynical place now, we were better off being completely ignorant of each other.

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R Batt

My god this is one of those life changing tracks that once you hear it for the first time you're forever changed!!

CW ERA

BACK IN 1997!!!

Spencer Lemay

Not to be a hater or anything but I see this comment on nearly every decent song of every genre on youtube.

skies44

It’s great to know there are others who share the same feelings with their passions

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