Thunder
Linda Ronald Lyrics
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Drawn from the cold night street to the warmth of you
The sound of silence still on our lips
Still high from the songs we'd sung weren't ready for this
You were thunder
Don't forget to breathe as the rumbling starts
Caught in the fire and heat as the darkness fell
Lost the power to speak, brought under your spell
You were thunder
One more street we'd have passed you by
Never known the heat and the power inside
Take us back to that holy night
Let the world hold still as your voices rise
You were thunder
Unfamiliar face where you were before
Blood singing in our veins for a taste of more
Drink it down to the dregs as the silence grows
Better to have heard your song than to never have known
You were thunder
In these lyrics, Linda Ronalds describes a powerful and transformative experience with someone or a group of people. The initial moment of connection is described as being drawn from the cold night street to the warmth of the other person. The silence that follows is still lingering on their lips, but they are still riding high from the songs they had sung and were not prepared for the intensity of what comes next.
The person or group they have encountered is symbolized as thunder. This metaphor suggests that they are incredibly captivating and have a profound impact on the singer's life. As the rumbling starts, the lyrics urge the listener not to forget to breathe. The energy and intensity of this thunder-like presence are described as causing the night to shake and the seas to part. The singer feels consumed by the fire and heat of this experience, making it hard for them to speak. They are completely spellbound and unable to resist the power of this connection.
The singer reflects that if they had passed by this person or group on another street, they would have never known the depth of heat and power that lied within them. They long to go back to that unforgettable night and have the world stand still as the voices rise. This implies that the encounter was so significant that it felt almost sacred or transcendent.
In the last paragraph, the lyrics mention an unfamiliar face and the desire for more. The blood in their veins is singing, craving for another taste of this powerful connection. As the silence grows, it becomes apparent that it is better to have experienced and heard this thunder-like presence than to have never known it at all. The lyrics capture a sense of longing and a recognition that this encounter had a profound impact on the singer, leaving them forever changed.
Line by Line Meaning
Only took us a moment to choose
We quickly made the decision to be with you
Drawn from the cold night street to the warmth of you
We were attracted to your comforting presence amidst the coldness of the night
The sound of silence still on our lips
We were speechless and still in awe
Still high from the songs we'd sung weren't ready for this
We were still feeling the excitement from singing, not prepared for the overwhelming experience
You were thunder
You were a powerful and impactful presence
Don't forget to breathe as the rumbling starts
Remain calm and composed as the intense situation begins
Caused the night to shake and the seas to part
You had such an immense impact that it shook the surroundings and created a division
Caught in the fire and heat as the darkness fell
We were engulfed in passion and intensity as the night grew darker
Lost the power to speak, brought under your spell
Your influence was so strong that we couldn't find our own voice and became enchanted by you
One more street we'd have passed you by
If we hadn't taken that additional street, we would have missed the chance to experience your inner fire and strength
Never known the heat and the power inside
We would have never discovered the intense passion and strength that resides within you
Take us back to that holy night
Transport us back to that sacred and memorable night
Let the world hold still as your voices rise
May everything else pause while your voices soar and captivate the world
Unfamiliar face where you were before
We didn't recognize you in your previous state
Blood singing in our veins for a taste of more
We were filled with excitement and anticipation, craving for an even greater experience
Drink it down to the dregs as the silence grows
Savor every last drop of the experience as the silence intensifies
Better to have heard your song than to never have known
It is more fulfilling to have experienced your music than to have never encountered it at all
You were thunder
You had a commanding and electrifying presence
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