Thunderclouds
LSD Lyrics


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All I need is one
One old man is enough
Babe, you got it wrong
Just turn your fears into trust, to trust

Where'd the love go?
When all is said and done
Hey now, put your hands in the air
I'ma go through your stuff
Where'd the love go?
Put the running into run
You asking me to stay
But I never met a girl I could trust

You're sayin' those words like you hate me now (wo-oah)
Our house is burning when you're raisin' hell (wo-oah)
Here in the ashes your soul cries out (a-a-ah)
But don't be afraid of these thunderclouds
These thunderclouds, oh, no
These thunderclouds, oh, no, no

All I need is love (da-dum, dum, dum)
All I need is a word (da-dum, dum, dum)
All I need is us (da-dum, dum, dum)
You turned nouns into verbs, to verbs

Where did love go?
When all is said and done
Hey now, put your hands in the air
I'ma go through your stuff
Where did love go?
You put the running into run
You're asking me to stay
But I never met a man I could trust

You're sayin' those words like you hate me now (wo-oah)
Our house is burning when you're raisin' hell (wo-oah)
Here in the ashes your soul cries out (a-a-ah)
But don't be afraid of these thunderclouds
These thunderclouds, oh, no
These thunderclouds, oh, no, no
These thunderclouds, oh, no
These thunderclouds, oh, no, no

These thunderclouds, oh oh
These thunderclouds, oh oh oh




These thunderclouds
Oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to LSD's song "Thunderclouds" highlight themes of love, trust, and fear. In the first verse, the singer is asking their partner to turn their fears into trust, suggesting that trust is necessary for a strong relationship. However, the chorus is more introspective, with the singer wondering where love has gone and expressing frustration with not being able to find a woman or man they can trust. The bridge offers a glimmer of hope, with the singer advising not to be afraid of "these thunderclouds," perhaps implying that even though times can be tough, things will ultimately work out if one can find trust and love.


One interesting interpretation of this song is that it's actually addressing a relationship with oneself. The singer is searching for self-love and self-trust, which can be just as important as trust in others. The chorus could be interpreted as the singer realizing they need to work on their own self-love and trust in order to find a fulfilling relationship with another person. The mention of turning "nouns into verbs" could also suggest a transformation within oneself.


Another interesting aspect of the song is the collaboration between artists Sia, Diplo, and Labrinth. The three came together to form the group LSD and have described their music as a way to explore their "fantasies, fears, and dreams." "Thunderclouds" was released as a single in 2018 and has been praised for its upbeat, catchy melody and unique sound. The music video also features a colorful, dream-like world which fits with the psychedelic vibe of the group's name.


Line by Line Meaning

All I need is one
The singer believes that they only need one particular thing to be happy.


One old man is enough
The desire for happiness is not materialistic or complex, even one old man can provide the needed happiness.


Babe, you got it wrong
The singer expresses that the person they are addressing is incorrect in their understanding or perspective.


Just turn your fears into trust, to trust
The singer recommends that the person they are addressing turns their fears into trust, in order to experience the happiness they desire.


Where'd the love go?
The singer is questioning the disappearance of love, possibly in their own relationship.


When all is said and done
Regardless of what has been communicated or done, the disappearance of love remains a concern.


Hey now, put your hands in the air
The singer is asking the person they are addressing to express celebration or surrender.


I'ma go through your stuff
This line is meant to be somewhat ambiguous. The singer may be indicating that they will search the person they are addressing's belongings or that they will strive to understand them better.


You put the running into run
The person they are addressing adds urgency to their actions.


You're asking me to stay
The person they are addressing desires the singer's continued presence in their life.


But I never met a man I could trust
The singer has difficulty trusting men, possibly due to previous negative experiences.


You're sayin' those words like you hate me now (wo-oah)
The tone or emphasis with which the person they are addressing is speaking suggests dislike or animosity.


Our house is burning when you're raisin' hell (wo-oah)
The person they are addressing creates conflict or chaos, causing their shared living space to feel as if it is crumbling.


Here in the ashes your soul cries out (a-a-ah)
The person they are addressing is possibly experiencing emotional turmoil or their authentic self is attempting to emerge from a difficult situation.


But don't be afraid of these thunderclouds
The singer is encouraging the person they are addressing to not fear difficult circumstances, using thunderclouds as a metaphor.


All I need is love (da-dum, dum, dum)
The singer believes that love is the solution to their problems and happiness can be achieved if they had it.


All I need is a word (da-dum, dum, dum)
The singer believes that one word can provide the love they need to be happy.


All I need is us (da-dum, dum, dum)
The singer believes that they only need themselves and their partner to be happy and believes in them both as a unit.


You turned nouns into verbs, to verbs
The person they are addressing has the ability to make things happen, even taking an abstract noun and making it an action word.


These thunderclouds, oh no
The difficult situation is represented by thunderclouds, and the singer is expressing concern or fear.


These thunderclouds, oh no, no
The difficult situation is further emphasized, as the person they are addressing is possibly feeling the same way.


These thunderclouds, oh oh
The thunderclouds are still present and bringing discomfort.


These thunderclouds, oh oh oh
The longer the thunderclouds persist, the more uneasy the situation becomes.


These thunderclouds
The singer again emphasizes the source of the difficulty in the current moment, the thunderclouds.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Henry Allen, Philip Meckseper, Sia Furler, Thomas Pentz, Timothy Mckenzie

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