Background
"Thunder" was written by Jessie J, Mikkel S. Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen, Claude Kelly and Benny Blanco. It was produced by Eriksen and Hermansen, credited under their production name StarGate, along with Blanco. Jessie's vocals were recorded by Chris Sclafani, Joel Peters, and Justin Pancionendon, with Mark "Exit" Goodchild serving as its engineer. Kelly provided additional vocals on the song. "Thunder" was mixed by Phil Tan and assistants Daniela Rivera and Phil Seaford. Eriksen and Hermansen recorded the song's instrumentation, and Tim Blacksmith and Danny D. were assigned as its executive producers. Andrew "McMuffin" Luftman and Scott "Yarmov" Yarmovsky were credited as production coordinators on the song.
The song was the last song Jessie and Kelly penned for the Alive album. "It got sent over by Stargate and Benny Blanco, and Claude and myself were like, 'Thunder, thunder, thunder'", Jessie later elaborated, "we just started writing and had it finished in about half an hour before I went to the airport to fly home from New York." Lyrically, "Thunder" was inspired by Jessie J's religious beliefs. "Thunder is a dedication to God," she told British newspaper The Mirror. "I remember I prayed a lot when I worked on this album and it's not something I've ever spoken about openly," she shared. "I've very much enjoyed bringing my beliefs onto the album. I think it's important that whatever your beliefs are you use them in your day-to-day life."
Thunder
Jessie J Lyrics
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Won't grow in the dark alone
Take me there cause I need to find the light
I hate that I'm scared of this
But you believe so I'll take the risk
Hold me and tell me I'm alright
You lift me up to the clouds
Yes, I'm falling down
You lift me up, yea
You make my hands shake
I watch the glass break
Around my guarded heart tonight
This ain't no mistake
You make my earth quake
You feel like thunder in the sky
Like thunder, thunder, thunder (oh oh)
Thunder, thunder, thunder
Like thunder, thunder, thunder (oh oh oh oh)
You feel like thunder in the sky
Broke free, saw an open road
Footsteps lead me to your soul
Now I run with a home to go to
Never thought I'd be this happy
If you asking yes you have me
How you change my thoughts, you'll never know
So when you're falling down
I'll lift you up to the clouds
Yes, when you're falling down
I'll lift you up, yea
You make my hands shake
I watch the glass break
Around my guarded heart tonight
This ain't no mistake
You make my earth quake
You feel like thunder in the sky
Like thunder, thunder, thunder (oh oh)
Thunder, thunder, thunder
Like thunder, thunder, thunder (oh oh oh oh)
You feel like thunder in the sky
I was broken and starting to think that I'm should be ashamed
Trebling and nervous and naked feeling afraid
Then you came and told me and showed to fight through the rain
Fight through the rain, to fight through the rain
Yea yea yea
You make my hands shake
I watch the glass break
Around my guarded heart tonight
This ain't no mistake
You make my earth quake
You feel like thunder in the sky
Like thunder, thunder, thunder (oh oh)
Thunder, thunder, thunder
Like thunder, thunder, thunder (oh oh oh oh)
You feel like thunder in the sky
In "Thunder," Jessie J sings about being vulnerable and needing someone to help her through her fears and insecurities. The first verse compares her to a fragile rose that needs light to grow, and she asks her lover to help her find the light. She is scared of the risk of being vulnerable and opening up, but she trusts her lover to hold her and tell her everything will be okay. The chorus compares her lover's impact on her to thunder in the sky - powerful and earth-shattering, she feels like her heart is breaking but also being rebuilt by his love. The bridge speaks directly to her lover, thanking him for helping her through her struggles and inspiring her to fight through the rain.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a red and fragile rose
I am delicate and vulnerable.
Won't grow in the dark alone
I cannot blossom without your light.
Take me there cause I need to find the light
Guide me towards the source of my growth and healing.
I hate that I'm scared of this
I am afraid of opening up and being vulnerable.
But you believe so I'll take the risk
You give me the courage to take a chance on love.
Hold me and tell me I'm alright
Provide me with reassurance and comfort.
Now I'm falling down
I am experiencing lows and hardships.
You lift me up to the clouds
You uplift me and provide me with hope and positivity.
You make my hands shake
You have a powerful effect on me and make me feel nervous.
I watch the glass break
I witness the crumbling of my emotional walls.
Around my guarded heart tonight
Despite my protective nature, I am opening up to you.
This ain't no mistake
Our connection is genuine and meaningful.
You make my earth quake
You have a profound impact on my emotions and wellbeing.
You feel like thunder in the sky
You are awe-inspiring and powerful.
Broke free, saw an open road
I finally found my way towards freedom and happiness.
Footsteps lead me to your soul
Your presence and love drew me towards you.
Now I run with a home to go to
I have found a loving and supportive home with you.
Never thought I'd be this happy
I never imagined I could be this content and fulfilled.
If you asking yes you have me
I am yours completely.
How you change my thoughts, you'll never know
Your love has transformed my mindset and outlook on life.
I was broken and starting to think that I'm should be ashamed
I felt damaged and unworthy of love.
Trebling and nervous and naked feeling afraid
I was anxious and vulnerable.
Then you came and told me and showed to fight through the rain
You inspired me to persevere through life's challenges.
Yea yea yea
An expression of affirmation and gratitude.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JESSICA CORNISH, MIKKEL ERIKSEN, TOR HERMANSEN, BENJAMIN LEVIN, CLAUDE KELLY
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Thunder
I'm a red and fragile rose
Won't grow in the dark alone
Take me there 'cause I need to find the light
I hate that I'm scared of this
But you believe so I'll take the risk
Hold me and tell me I'm alright
Now I'm falling down
You lift me up to the clouds
Yes, I'm falling down
You lift me up, yeah
You make my head shake
I watch the glass break
Around my guarded heart tonight
This ain't no mistake
You make my earth quake
You feel like thunder in the sky
Like thunder, thunder, thunder, oh
Thunder, thunder, thunder
Like thunder, thunder, thunder, oh, oh
You feel like thunder in the sky
Broke free, saw an open road
Footsteps lead me to your soul
Now I run with a home to go to
Never thought I'd be this happy
If you're asking, yes you have me
How you change my thoughts, you'll never know
So when you're falling down
I lift you up to the clouds
Yes, when you're falling down
I lift you up, yeah
You make my head shake
I watch the glass break
Around my guarded heart tonight
This ain't no mistake
You make my earth quake
You feel like thunder in the sky
Like thunder, thunder, thunder, oh
Thunder, thunder, thunder
Like thunder, thunder, thunder, oh, oh
You feel like thunder in the sky
I was broken and starting to think that I should be ashamed
Trembling and nervous, I'm naked and feeling afraid
Then you came and told me and showed me to fight through the rain
Fight through the rain, to fight through the rain
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
You make my head shake (yeah)
I watch the glass break
Around my guarded heart tonight (around my guarded heart tonight)
This ain't no mistake (hey)
You make my earth quake (you make my earth quake)
You feel like thunder in the sky (oh, oh, oh)
Like thunder, thunder, thunder, oh
Thunder, thunder, thunder, oh yeah
Like thunder, thunder, thunder, oh, oh
You feel like thunder in the sky
DaisyyMichelle
She remind me of P!NK with this look but as always she has an amazing voice <3
B.K.A. The Golden Child
@YouTube user And chef very amazing
YouTube user And chef
@B.K.A. The Golden Child pretty different but both are amazing
B.K.A. The Golden Child
to me she her voice reminds me of Kelly Clarkson.
Kimiele Madridejos
Yah I see it too🤣
María Buttironi
Also pink has an amazing voice
Victor Maranescu
I first heard Jessie J AGEEESS ago. She's still pretty spectacular after all this time. Especially this track!
Nick Jacquett
High power song ,thunder in the sky
Ramli Tobuhu
Pp
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