Thunder
Imagine Dragons - Topic Lyrics


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Just a young gun with the quick fuse
I was uptight, wanna let loose
I was dreaming of bigger things
And wanna leave my own life behind
Not a yes sir, not a follower
Fit the box, fit the mold
Have a seat in the foyer, take a number
I was lightning before the thunder

Thunder, thunder
Thunder, thun', thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder, thunder
Thunder, thun', thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder

Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning then the thunder
Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning then the thunder
Thunder, thunder
Thunder

Kids were laughing in my classes
While I was scheming for the masses
Who do you think you are?
Dreaming 'bout being a big star
They say you're basic, they say you're easy
You're always riding in the back seat
Now I'm smiling from the stage while
You were clapping in the nose bleeds

Thunder
Thunder, thun', thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder, thunder
Thunder, thun', thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder

Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning then the thunder
Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning then the thunder
Thunder

Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning then the thunder, thunder

Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning then the thunder, thunder
Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning then the thunder, thunder
Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning then the thunder, thunder
Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning then the thunder, thunder

Thunder, thunder, thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder
Thunder, thunder, thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder
Thunder, thunder, thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder




Thunder, thunder, thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder

Overall Meaning

In "Thunder" by Imagine Dragons, the singer is a young person with a quick fuse who is feeling uptight and wants to break free from the constraints of their life. They dream of bigger things and leaving their old life behind. The singer is not willing to be a yes man or a follower, but instead wants to fit outside of the box and mold society has set for them. They are eager to take action and be truly alive, hence the line "I was lightning before the thunder."


The chorus emphasizes the power of thunder, as the singer repeatedly sings "thunder, feel the thunder, lightning then the thunder." They compare themselves to the thunder, feeling powerful and alive when they are able to break free from the mold and expectations set for them. The bridge of the song details the struggle the singer has faced from others, with peers laughing at them in class and doubting their plans for success. But now, as the singer performs on stage, they are able to look down on those who once doubted them, signaling their triumph over societal expectations.


Line by Line Meaning

Just a young gun with the quick fuse
I am a young person who can get extremely angry quickly


I was uptight, wanna let loose
I was too nervous and stressed out and wanted to relax and be more carefree


I was dreaming of bigger things
I had ambitions that were beyond what I currently had or could achieve


And wanna leave my own life behind
I wanted to start a new life and leave behind the one I had been living


Not a yes sir, not a follower
I was not someone who just unquestioningly said yes to authority figures or followed what others were doing


Fit the box, fit the mold
I didn't conform to society's expectations or fit a typical stereotype


Have a seat in the foyer, take a number
I was told to wait in a waiting area and be patient


I was lightning before the thunder
I moved quickly and was powerful before people noticed my impact


Thunder, thunder
The sound of thunder


Thunder, thun', thunder
The sound of thunder


Thun-thun-thunder, thunder, thunder
The continuous sound of thunder


Thunder, feel the thunder
Experience the power of thunder


Lightning then the thunder
The sound of thunder that follows a bolt of lightning


Thunder, feel the thunder
Experience the power of thunder


Lightning then the thunder
The sound of thunder that follows a bolt of lightning


Thunder, thunder
The sound of thunder


Kids were laughing in my classes
Children were making fun of me while I was in school


While I was scheming for the masses
While I was making plans that would appeal to a large group of people


Who do you think you are?
Why do you think you're so special?


Dreaming 'bout being a big star
Hoping to become a famous celebrity


They say you're basic, they say you're easy
They think you lack originality or are not challenging


You're always riding in the back seat
You are not in control or leading anything


Now I'm smiling from the stage while
Now I'm happy and successful, performing on stage while


You were clapping in the nose bleeds
You were sitting in the cheap seats far away from the action


Thunder, feel the thunder
Experience the power of thunder


Lightning then the thunder
The sound of thunder that follows a bolt of lightning


Thunder, feel the thunder
Experience the power of thunder


Lightning then the thunder
The sound of thunder that follows a bolt of lightning


Thunder, thunder
The sound of thunder


Thunder, feel the thunder
Experience the power of thunder


Lightning then the thunder, thunder
The sound of thunder that follows a bolt of lightning


Thunder, feel the thunder
Experience the power of thunder


Lightning then the thunder, thunder
The sound of thunder that follows a bolt of lightning


Thunder, feel the thunder
Experience the power of thunder


Lightning then the thunder, thunder
The sound of thunder that follows a bolt of lightning


Thunder, feel the thunder
Experience the power of thunder


Lightning then the thunder, thunder
The sound of thunder that follows a bolt of lightning


Thunder, thunder, thunder
The sound of thunder


Thun-thun-thunder, thunder
The sound of thunder


Thunder, thunder, thunder
The sound of thunder


Thun-thun-thunder, thunder
The sound of thunder


Thunder, thunder, thunder
The sound of thunder


Thun-thun-thunder, thunder
The sound of thunder


Thunder, thunder, thunder
The sound of thunder


Thun-thun-thunder, thunder
The sound of thunder




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alexander Junior Grant, Benjamin Arthur McKee, Daniel Coulter Reynolds, Daniel James Platzman, Daniel Wayne Sermon, Jayson M. DeZuzio

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Linda Bartollas

[verse 1]
Just a young gun, with a quick fuse
I was uptight, wanna let loose
I was dreaming of bigger things, and
Wanna leave my own life behind
[verse 2]
Not a yes sir, not a folllower
Fit the box, fit the mold, have a seat
In the foyer, take a number,
I was lightning, before the thunder
[chorus]
thunder, thunder, thunder thun- thunder, the-the-thunder (thunder) thunder, thunder thun-thunder, the-the-thunder (thunder).
Thunder, feel the thunder (thunder), lightning then the thunder (thunder!) thunder, feel the thunder thun-thun, lightning then the thunder. (thunder, thunder.) (thunder.)
[verse 3]
Kids were laughin', in my classes, while I was scheeming, for the masses.
"Who do you think you are, dreaming 'bout being a big star?"
They say your basic, they say your easy, your always riding, in the back seat.
Now I'm smiling from the stage while, you were clapping, in the nose bleeds.
[chorus]
[bridge]
[chorus]


hello random person who read my comment and reached the end, I hope your day is great.



AnNe KEVENYy

PORTUGUÊS
Trovão

Apenas um jovem com o pavio curto
Eu estava tenso, queria me soltar
Eu sonhava com grandes coisas
E queria deixar minha vida pra trás
Não um: Sim, senhor, não um seguidor
Dentro da caixa, dentro do molde
Sente-se no hall de entrada, pegue sua senha
Eu era o relâmpago antes do trovão

Trovão, trovão
Trovão, tro-, trovão
Tro-tro-trovão, trovão, trovão
Trovão, tro-, trovão
Tro-tro-trovão, trovão

Trovão, sinta o trovão
Relâmpago e o trovão
Trovão, sinta o trovão
Relâmpago e o trovão
Trovão, trovão
Trovão

As crianças riam nas minhas aulas
Enquanto eu estava planejando meus shows
Quem você pensa que é?
Sonhando em ser uma grande estrela
Você diz que é básico, você diz que é fácil
Você sempre esteve no banco de trás
Agora eu estou sorrindo do palco enquanto
Você bate palmas no final da plateia

Trovão, trovão
Trovão, tro-, trovão
Tro-tro-trovão, trovão, trovão
Trovão, tro-, trovão
Tro-tro-trovão, trovão

Trovão, sinta o trovão
Relâmpago e o trovão
Trovão, sinta o trovão
Relâmpagos e o trovão, trovão

Trovão, sinta o trovão
Relâmpago e o trovão, trovão
Trovão, sinta o trovão
Relâmpago e o trovão, trovão
Trovão, sinta o trovão
Relâmpago e o trovão, trovão

Trovão, sinta o trovão (sinta o)
Relâmpago e o trovão, trovão
Trovão, sinta o trovão (sinta o)
Relâmpago e o trovão, trovão

Trovão, trovão, tro-, trovão
Tro-tro-trovão, trovão
Trovão, trovão, tro-, trovão
Tro-tro-trovão, trovão

Trovão, trovão, tro-, trovão
Tro-tro-trovão, trovão
Trovão, trovão, tro-, trovão
Tro-tro-trovão, trovão



Angel Portilla

Just a young gun with a quick fuse
I was uptight, wanna let loose
I was dreaming of bigger things
And wanna leave my own life behind
Not a yes sir, not a follower
Fit the box, fit the mold
Have a seat in the foyer, take a number
I was lightning before the thunder

Thunder, thunder
Thunder, thun', thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder, thunder
Thunder, thun', thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder

Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder
Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder
Thunder, thunder
Thunder

Kids were laughing in my classes
While I was scheming for the masses
Who do you think you are?
Dreaming 'bout being a big star
They say you're basic, they say you're easy
You're always riding in the back seat
Now I'm smiling from the stage while
You were clapping in the nose bleeds

Thunder
Thunder, thun', thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder, thunder
Thunder, thun', thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder

Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder
Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder
Thunder

Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder, thunder

Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder, thunder
Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder, thunder
Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder, thunder
Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder, thunder

Thunder, thunder, thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder
Thunder, thunder, thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder
Thunder, thunder, thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder
Thunder, thunder, thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder



Lukman Seyal

Lyrics:
Just a young gun with a quick fuse
I was uptight, wanna let loose
I was dreaming of bigger things
And wanna leave my own life behind
Not a yes sir, not a follower
Fit the box, fit the mold
Have a seat in the foyer, take a number
I was lightning before the thunder

Thunder, thunder
Thunder, thun-, thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder, thunder
Thunder, thun-, thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder

Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder
Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder
Thunder, thunder
Thunder

Kids were laughing in my classes
While I was scheming for the masses
Who do you think you are?
Dreaming 'bout being a big star
You say you're basic, you say you're easy
You're always riding in the back seat
Now I'm smiling from the stage while
You were clapping in the nose bleeds

Thunder
Thunder, thun-, thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder, thunder
Thunder, thun-, thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder

Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder
Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder
Thunder

Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder, thunder

Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder, thunder
Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder, thunder
Thunder, feel the thunder
(Never give up, never give up, never give up)
Lightning and the thunder, thunder
Thunder, feel the thunder
(Never give up, never give up, never give up)
Lightning and the thunder, thunder

Thunder, thunder, thun-, thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder
Thunder, thunder, thun-, thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder
Thunder, thunder, thun-, thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder
Thunder, thunder, thun-, thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder



Elijah

Lyrics <3

Just a young gun with a quick fuse
I was uptight, wanna let loose
I was dreaming of bigger things
And wanna leave my own life behind
Not a yes sir, not a follower
Fit the box, fit the mold
Have a seat in the foyer, take a number
I was lightning before the thunder

Thunder, thunder
Thunder, thun-, thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder, thunder
Thunder, thun-, thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder

Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder
Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder
Thunder, thunder
Thunder

Kids were laughing in my classes
While I was scheming for the masses
Who do you think you are?
Dreaming 'bout being a big star
You say you're basic, you say you're easy
You're always riding in the back seat
Now I'm smiling from the stage while
You were clapping in the nose bleeds

Thunder, thunder
Thunder, thun-, thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder, thunder
Thunder, thun-, thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder

Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder
Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder
Thunder

Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder, thunder

Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder, thunder
Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder, thunder
Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder, thunder
Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder, thunder

Thunder, thunder, thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder
Thunder, thunder, thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder
Thunder, thunder, thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder
Thunder, thunder, thunder
Thun-thun-thunder, thunder



ceyhun gülsever1998

lyrıcs

Just a young gun with a quick fuse
I was uptight, wanna let loose
I was dreaming of bigger things in
Wanna leave my own life behind
Not a yes sir, not a follower
Fit the box, fit the mold
Have a seat in the foyer, take a number
I was lightning before the thunder

Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder
Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder
Thunder, thunder
Thunder

Kids were laughing in my classes
While I was scheming for the masses
Who do you think you are
Dreaming 'bout being a big star?
You say you're basic, you say you're easy
You're always riding in the back seat
Now I'm smiling from the stage
While you were clapping in the nose bleeds

Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder
Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder
Thunder

Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder, thunder

Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder, thunder
Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder, thunder
Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder, thunder
Thunder, feel the thunder
Lightning and the thunder, thunder

TURKISH LYRIC

Hızlı sigorta ile sadece genç bir silah
Sıkıp kaldım, gevşeyelim
Daha büyük şeyler hayal
ediyordum Kendi hayatımı geride bırakmak istiyorum
Değil evet efendim, takipçisi değil
Kutuyu sığdır, kalıba oturttum
Oturacağım yer fuaye, sıranı bekle
ben gök önce şimşekti

gök hissetmek, gök gürültüsü
Yıldırım ve gök gürültüsü
gök hissetmek gök gürültüsü
Yıldırım ve gök gürültüsü
gök gürültüsü, yıldırım
gök gürültüsü

Çocuklar benim sınıflarında gülüyorlardı
ben varken Büyük bir yıldız olmak için
kime
rüya gördüğünü düşünüyorsun kitlelere yönelikti ?
Basit olduğunu söylüyorsun, kolay olduğunu
söylüyorsun.

gök gürültüsü, yıldırım hissetmek
Yıldırım ve gök gürültüsü
gök hissetmek gök gürültüsü
Yıldırım ve gök gürültüsü
gök gürültüsü
gök hissetmek gök gürültüsü
Yıldırım ve gök gürültüsü, şimşek
ök hissetmek, gök gürültüsü
Yıldırım ve gök gürültüsü, gök
Gök
gürültüsü hissediyorum Şimşek ve
gök
gürültüsü
, gök
gürlemesi gök gürültüsü hissediyorum Şimşek ve gök gürlemesi , gök gürlemesi gök gürlemesi ve yıldırım düşüyor gök gürlemesi



All comments from YouTube:

hiko

I freak out a bit whenever a new video is posted by them... This band will always be a huge part of my life.

Cas The Roblox Master

4 years later just to remind you guys of this song

Cas The Roblox Master

@Dirk Couwenberg 4 years later

Saul Sosa-Raygoza

Same

WildRage 0_0

Owlsss 0v0 Same. I <3 'em

Drumistry

so exciting!

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Sunshine_TPWK_:D

Its been almost 4 years still this song hits me like "THUNDER".

Apollyon

It makes me want to get hit by thunder

Hunter Ward

More like 5 years

janet reed

@VJ APPLE 5 years almost crazy right

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