Lightning Strike
Judas Priest Lyrics
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I'm peeling the skin from his face
The life that you lead is inhuman
Its cause and effects a disgrace
You're sowing the seeds of a nightmare from hell
Your prayers and your demons are tolling the bell
Waiting for lightning to strike
Man on a wire, bearing the brand
Waiting for lightning to strike
Lightning to strike
Twisted dreams that are formed from illusion
The collusion of fear and torment
Decimating to stem this contusion
With a power-mad freaking intent
You're sowing the seeds of a nightmare from hell
Your prayers and your demons lie dead where they fell
Walking through fire, fate's in my hands
Waiting for lightning to strike
Man on a wire, bearing the brand
Waiting for lightning to strike
Lightning to strike
I'll spin the world around reeling
I have to when mankind's at stake
I might be left broken and bleeding
For it's all in the fight that we make
You're sowing the seeds of a nightmare from hell
Your prayers and your demons are tolling the bell
Walking through fire, fate's in my hands
Waiting for lightning to strike
Man on a wire, bearing the brand
Waiting for lightning to strike
Lightning to strike
Lightning will strike
The lyrics of Judas Priest's song "Lightning Strike" describe the battle against evil, represented by the demon. The singer declares that he will vanquish this dark force and bring its head to defeat it once and for all. He peels the skin from the demon's face, exposing its true nature, which he deems inhuman. The singer criticizes the cause and effects of evil and sees them as a disgrace. The seeds of a nightmare from hell are being sown, and the prayers and demons that reside there are tolling the bell. The listener can interpret this as a call to arms, a reminder that ignoring the darkness among us only strengthens it.
The lyrics further describe the twisted dreams that arise from illusion, conjured by fear and torment. The singer emphasizes that this onslaught must be stemmed with a power-mad intent. He accepts that this fight will come at a cost; he may be left broken and bleeding, but it is all in the fight that he, and mankind, must make.
Throughout the song, the imagery of lightning signifies the force that will strike down the foe. The singer is waiting for lightning to strike and take down the evil that lurks. Hence, the song's title has a symbolic significance as it represents the moment when the good triumphs over evil, and hope is restored.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll bring you the head of the demon
I will defeat evil and destroy it completely
I'm peeling the skin from his face
I am exposing the truth about the devil/frustrating the devil's plots
The life that you lead is inhuman
Your way of life is monstrous and cruel
Its cause and effects a disgrace
The result of this way of life is shameful and dishonorable
You're sowing the seeds of a nightmare from hell
Your actions are creating a terrible hellish future
Your prayers and your demons are tolling the bell
Your spiritual beliefs and vicious behavior are bringing about your demise
Walking through fire, fate's in my hands
I am facing danger bravely and hoping for good fortune
Waiting for lightning to strike
I am waiting for a moment of inspiration or realization to strike
Man on a wire, bearing the brand
I am taking great risks while carrying responsibility
Twisted dreams that are formed from illusion
False, distorted ideas that lead to nightmares
The collusion of fear and torment
The combination of terror and intense pain
Decimating to stem this contusion
Destroying evil to prevent further harm
With a power-mad freaking intent
With extreme passion and determination
Your prayers and your demons lie dead where they fell
Your own vicious and dark creations have been defeated and destroyed
I'll spin the world around reeling
I will shake things up and make big changes
I have to when mankind's at stake
It is necessary when the fate of humanity is in question
I might be left broken and bleeding
I am aware that I may suffer greatly in this dangerous fight
For it's all in the fight that we make
The outcome depends on the effort and determination we put into fighting for what is right
Lightning will strike
A moment of realization or inspiration will come and change things dramatically
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: GLENN RAYMOND TIPTON, RICHARD FAULKNER, ROBERT HALFORD
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Almost fifty years old now, but still alive and rocking. LONG LIVE JUDAS PRIEST!
LYRICS
I'll bring you the head of the demon
I'm peeling the skin from his face
The life that you lead is inhuman
Its cause and effects a disgrace
You're sowing the seeds of a nightmare from hell
Your prayers and your demons are tolling the bell
Walking through fire, fate's in my hands
Waiting for lightning to strike
Man on a wire, bearing the brand
Waiting for lightning to strike
Lightning to strike
Twisted dreams that are formed from illusion
The collusion of fear and torment
Decimating to stem this contusion
With a power-mad freaking intent
You're sowing the seeds of a nightmare from hell
Your prayers and your demons lie dead where they fell
Walking through fire, fate's in my hands
Waiting for lightning to strike
Man on a wire, bearing the brand
Waiting for lightning to strike
Lightning to strike
I'll spin the world around reeling
I have to when mankind's at stake
I might be left broken and bleeding
For it's all in the fight that we make
You're sowing the seeds of a nightmare from hell
Your prayers and your demons are tolling the bell
Walking through fire, fate's in my hands
Waiting for lightning to strike
Man on a wire, bearing the brand
Waiting for lightning to strike
Lightning to strike
Lightning will strike!
@maplestorms6224
I'll bring you the head of the demon
I'm peeling the skin from his face
The life that you lead is inhuman
Its cause and effects a disgrace
You're sowing the seeds of a nightmare from hell
Your prayers and your demons are tolling the bell
Walking through fire, fate's in my hands
Waiting for lightning to strike
Man on a wire, bearing the brand
Waiting for lightning to strike
Lightning to strike
Twisted dreams that are formed from illusion
The collusion of fear and torment
Decimating to stem this contusion
With a power-mad freaking intent
You're sowing the seeds of a nightmare from hell
Your prayers and your demons lie dead where they fell
Walking through fire, fate's in my hands
Waiting for lightning to strike
Man on a wire, bearing the brand
Waiting for lightning to strike
Lightning to strike
I'll spin the world around reeling
I have to when mankind's at stake
I might be left broken and bleeding
For it's all in the fight that we make
You're sowing the seeds of a nightmare from hell
Your prayers and your demons are tolling the bell
Walking through fire, fate's in my hands
Waiting for lightning to strike
Man on a wire, bearing the brand
Waiting for lightning to strike
Lightning to strike
Lightning will strike
@TheAxeGrinder
The world needed a new Judas Priest album.
@eddymarchiori6657
TheAxeGrinder is coming \m/
@LinkyHYC
March is the month.
@anathemar
Indeed
@pjmulero
TheAxeGrinder Amen, brother \m/
@agony664
TheAxeGrinder new guy is doing great but I do missed kk Downing!
@robjohnston7769
As a life long Priest Fan, I was late to the party getting into this album. Two years wasted...it's one of their best! Amazing stuff.
@andreipobega3010
Pick me up Wake me Up Song Judas Priest
@aaronperretta4303
Consider this notice that a new Priest album will be released in the first quarter of 2024 - Invincible Shield - so you have no excuse to be years late to that party.
@robjohnston7769
Preordered yesterday!