Thunder in My Heart
Leo Sayer Lyrics


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Standing here alone with you
Wondering what it is that I'm supposed to do
And there you are with the love light in your eye
The bridges are burnt down
Your arms are open wide
Am I in too deep or should I swim to the shore
Is this the real thing?
I don't know but I've never been here before

And I feel a thunder in my heart that I can't control
I feel a thunder in my heart
Should I walk away or follow my soul?
I feel a thunder in my heart
Where it comes from I just don't know
Oh no, oh no

There's a storm ragin' deep in my soul
There's a howlin' wind that I just can't control
There's a fire inside me I can't explain
Every time you touch me my love falls like rain
I've only known you for an hour or more
The time is standin' still
Your love has opened up the door

I feel a thunder in my heart
It takes my breath away
I feel a thunder in my heart
Will I ever be the same?
I feel a thunder in my heart
It's telling me you're here to stay
Oh no, oh no

There's a thunder in my heart
There's a thunder in my heart
There's a thunder in my heart
There's a thunder in my heart

Take me baby I'm all yours
Do just what you want to do with my love
Let's not let the night overtake us
Cause what's happening right now may make or break us
Do you feel the way I do?
Open up your heart now baby
I'm comin' through

I feel a thunder in my heart
Takin' my breath away
I feel a thunder in my heart
Since I met you I'll never be the same
I feel a thunder in my heart
I know you're here to stay

I feel a thunder in my heart
Takin' my breath away
I feel a thunder in my heart
Since I met you I'll never be the same




I feel a thunder in my heart
I know you're here to stay

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Leo Sayer's song "Thunder in My Heart" describe a powerful emotional experience that the singer is having with someone they have just met. The singer is standing alone with this person, wondering what to do, but they can see the love light in their eyes and their arms are open wide. The singer is unsure if they should continue with this person or swim to the shore. They're questioning whether this is the real thing, but it's a sensation they are not familiar with. The singer feels a thunder in their heart, which is a metaphor for the intensity of their emotions.


As the song progresses, the singer explains that there is a storm raging deep in their soul that they can't control. They feel a fire inside them that they can't explain, and every time this person touches them, their love falls like rain. Despite only knowing this person for an hour or more, the singer feels like time is standing still and their love has opened up the door. The thunder in their heart takes their breath away, but it's telling them that this person is here to stay.


Overall, the song is about the intensity of the emotions when someone falls in love. The singer feels overwhelmed, unsure, and like they're on the cusp of something big. They're questioning whether this person is the real thing, but the thunder in their heart is telling them that they need to pursue this love.


Line by Line Meaning

Standing here alone with you
I am in your company, but I am still unsure of what to do.


Wondering what it is that I'm supposed to do
I am uncertain about what my next steps should be.


And there you are with the love light in your eye
Your eyes reflect the love you feel for me.


The bridges are burnt down
In the past, we have caused damage to our relationship, which may have made it difficult to reconnect.


Your arms are open wide
You are ready and willing to reconcile and move forward.


Am I in too deep or should I swim to the shore
I am unsure if I should continue pursuing this relationship or if I should back away.


Is this the real thing?
I question whether this is a genuine, authentic connection.


I don't know but I've never been here before
I have never experienced these particular feelings or this type of relationship before.


And I feel a thunder in my heart that I can't control
My emotions are overpowering and intense, and I am struggling to regulate them.


I feel a thunder in my heart
I am experiencing a powerful and overwhelming feeling that is difficult to describe.


Should I walk away or follow my soul?
I am questioning whether I should leave the relationship or stay and follow my heart.


Where it comes from I just don't know
I am unsure of the source or reason for my intense emotions.


There's a storm ragin' deep in my soul
I am experiencing a tumultuous internal conflict.


There's a howlin' wind that I just can't control
My emotions are overwhelming and I am struggling to manage them.


There's a fire inside me I can't explain
I am experiencing a strong, inexplicable feeling or desire.


Every time you touch me my love falls like rain
When you touch me, my love for you pours out uncontrollably.


I've only known you for an hour or more
It has not been very long since we first met each other.


The time is standin' still
Time seems to have stopped or no longer matters to me.


Your love has opened up the door
Your love has given me the opportunity to explore a new kind of relationship.


It takes my breath away
My feelings for you are so intense that they literally take my breath away.


Will I ever be the same?
I wonder if my life will remain unchanged after experiencing such strong emotions for you.


Takin' my breath away
My feelings for you are so intense that they literally take my breath away.


Since I met you I'll never be the same
Meeting you and experiencing these emotions has had a significant impact on my life.


Take me baby I'm all yours
I am willing to fully commit to this relationship.


Do just what you want to do with my love
I trust you to treat my love with care and respect.


Let's not let the night overtake us
Let's make the most of the time we have together and not let it slip away.


Cause what's happening right now may make or break us
Our current situation has the potential to either strengthen or weaken our relationship.


Do you feel the way I do?
I am hoping that you share my feelings for you.


Open up your heart now baby
I am asking you to be vulnerable and express your true feelings for me.


I'm comin' through
I am fully committed to this relationship and to expressing my emotions for you.


I know you're here to stay
I am confident that you are committed to our relationship and that it will continue to grow and evolve.


Oh no, oh no
An expression of both uncertainty and emotion.




Lyrics © KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION
Written by: LEO SAYER, TOM SNOW

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Comments from YouTube:

Topdog

This song is one of the greatest songs ever created, sing performance and, orchestral brilliance. Decades on, it's still magnificent

squawkparrot spitting feathers

Not sure you can beat Moonlighting-:)

Maruzo

This is an absolutely brilliant and classic song.

Topdog

Totally agree with you. It's a magnificent track and, decades on, it still is. Leo's singing was fantastic and, the music absolutely brilliant

Людмила Дымовская

Я была маленькой, когда папа купил виниловый диск гигант Лео, это было начало 80-х. Я любила его слушать, это тогда было так необычно по сравнению с советской эстрадой. Сейчас мне 50, а до сих пор целая гамма чувств при прослушивании. Уносит в детство, я маленькая, папа жив, всё радостно и целая жизнь впереди...

Laureano Fer

Está canción se lanzó en Argentina en 1978 y fue un éxito impresionante. Aún hoy se escucha y emociona. Un gran abrazo Maestro Leo Sayer desde Buenos Aires

Alexa Godínez Martínez

Esta canción para mí es la número uno en su interpretación.
No existe otra que le llegue en todo el mundo.
Parece que toda la canción se la pasa llorando.
Así se canta, con inmensa pasión.

Marina Stenning

Just love this song and grew up with Leo Sayer. Such a unique artist who never fails to put a smile on my face - light years ahead of his time and an absolute legend!

Kevin Gavigan

*Tom Snow - piano
*Fred Tackett - guitar
*Lee Ritenour - guitar
*Abraham Laboriel - bass
*Jeff Porcaro - drums
*Lenny Castro - congas
*Bobbye Hall - tambourine
*Gene Page - string arrangements, conductor

markbannan3404

What a song! Unbelievable fantastic! Combines superb disco with one of the most amazing raw and powerful vocalists ever! Great bitter-sweet classic disco airs too. Totally inspirational stuff!

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