The group achieved 18 top-20 singles and four top-10 albums, and were one of the UK's most popular boy bands during the early to mid-1990s, aided by strong tabloid interest in their 'bad boy' image, compared to the 'clean cut' image of rivals Take That. Their style blended pop and hip hop in songs such as "House of Love" and "Let It Rain".
They have sold over 18 million albums worldwide and according to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), they have been certified with sales of 1.8 million albums and 2.4 million singles in the UK. Their biggest hit, "Stay Another Day", was the UK Christmas number one in 1994.
The group continues today under the line-up of Terry Coldwell, Joe Livermore and former Artful Dodger collaborator Robbie Craig.
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Thunder
East 17 Lyrics
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From a mountain high
It's time to spread your wings and fly
When the thunder calls you
Under purple sun
To the place where horses run
When I saw your face
In a sky that's filled with rain
A ray of sun
I called you on the phone
Said "You're happy on your own"
When I heard your body cry
For my love
Your body's calling me
Your body's calling
I think I'm falling
Whoa
A picture in my mind
A vision in a dream
When the storm destroyed
The bridge I walked across
Have you ever felt alone
When you stood within a crowd
On a path you thought you knew
But feel alone
I'm all confused, like a child with a choice of toy
So much to gain, so much to lose
Like a pain you endure more than enjoy
I guess I'm going crazy, everyone's telling me so
Do you feel the same?
Well that's all I need to know
The song "Thunder" by East 17 starts with the line "When the thunder calls you, from a mountain high, it's time to spread your wings and fly." The lyrics continue to describe a sense of adventure and an impetus to follow your dreams. The song suggests that there is a natural force that can guide you towards your destiny, and if you can harness the power of this force, you can achieve incredible things.
The song then talks about a romantic encounter, where the singer saw someone's face and knew they were "the one." The bridge metaphor suggests that there may have been difficulties in the relationship (maybe due to factors outside of their control), but the person is still drawn to their lover's body and feels a connection despite any obstacles.
The lyrics convey a sense of confusion and uncertainty, with the singer admitting that they "guess [they're] going crazy." Despite this doubt, however, the song posits that the singer and their lover are connected by some kind of mutual feeling, and that this connection is what ultimately matters.
Overall, the lyrics suggest that there is something powerful and elemental about following your dreams and finding love, even in the face of obstacles and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
When the thunder calls you
When an irresistible force urges you forward
From a mountain high
From an elevated and powerful place
It's time to spread your wings and fly
You need to embrace your potential and soar
Under purple sun
In a surreal and captivating environment
To the place where horses run
To a setting of freedom and adventure
When I saw your face
When I first laid eyes on you
I knew you were the one
I experienced an immediate and powerful connection with you
In a sky that's filled with rain
In a world that's often painful and challenging
A ray of sun
A beacon of hope and happiness
I called you on the phone
I tried to connect with you
Said "You're happy on your own"
Told you that I thought you didn't need me
When I heard your body cry
When I sensed your soul's longing for love
For my love
For the comfort and warmth I can provide you
Your body's calling me
Your essence is urging me to be with you
Your body's calling
Your entire being is crying out for intimacy
I think I'm falling
I believe I'm losing control and falling deeper in love
Whoa
An exclamation of realization and surprise
A picture in my mind
An image that's imprinted in my memory and imagination
A vision in a dream
A dream-like fantasy or aspiration
When the storm destroyed
When devastation and turmoil struck
The bridge I walked across
The path I thought was safe and familiar
Have you ever felt alone
Have you ever experienced a feeling of complete solitude
When you stood within a crowd
When you were surrounded by others
On a path you thought you knew
On a journey you thought you had figured out
But feel alone
But still felt disconnected and isolated
I'm all confused, like a child with a choice of toy
I'm overwhelmed and uncertain about what I want
So much to gain, so much to lose
So much at stake in making a decision
Like a pain you endure more than enjoy
Like a burden you carry that's more exhausting than rewarding
I guess I'm going crazy, everyone's telling me so
I'm feeling mentally unhinged and others have noticed
Do you feel the same?
Do you share my doubts and confusion?
Well that's all I need to know
If you understand and empathize with me, that's enough
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing, Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JON ANDERSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Devi Mei Indahwati
I love this song so much and forever... On May the 15th 2021
AMARUT180
2021 and beyond...
Thomas David
east 17 Please come back
Don D
back in the days this song was out of this world and still it is ... and it suits bryan voice perfectly .. no one can sing it like him...
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