Lightning Crashes
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Her placenta falls to the floor
The angel opens her eyes
The confusion sets in
Before the doctor can even close the door
Lightning crashes an old mother dies
Her intentions fall to the floor
The angel closes her eyes
The confusion that was hers
Belongs now to the baby down the hall
Oh now feel it, coming back again
Like a rolling, thunder chasing the wind
Forces pulling from
The center of the earth again
I can feel it
Lightning crashes a new mother cries
This moment she's been waiting for
The angel opens her eyes
Pale blue colored iris
Presents the circle
Puts the glory out to hide, hide
Oh now feel it, coming back again
Like a rolling, thunder chasing the wind
Forces pulling from
The center of the earth again
I can feel it
I can feel it
Oh, I
Oh, I
Oh, I
I can feel it, coming back again
Like a rolling, thunder chasing the wind
Forces pulling from
The center of the earth again
I can feel it
I can feel it, coming back again
Like a rolling, thunder chasing the wind
Forces pulling from
The center of the earth again
I can feel it
I can feel it, coming back again
Like a rolling, thunder chasing the wind
Forces pulling from
The center of the earth again
I can feel it
I can feel it
I can feel it
The song "Lightning Crashes" by Live is a powerful and emotional depiction of the cycle of life and death. The opening lyrics describe the experiences of two different mothers - one giving birth to new life, while the other passes away. The dramatic imagery of lightning crashing and a placenta falling to the floor heightens the intensity of these events. The mention of an angel opening and closing her eyes implies a spiritual dimension to what is happening.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I can feel it, coming back again" several times, building on the idea that life and death are recurring and cyclical events. The forces pulling from the center of the earth again suggest that these cycles are part of a larger, natural order. The addition of the line "like a rolling thunder chasing the wind" adds a sense of urgency and mystery to this idea.
In the final verse, the focus returns to the new mother giving birth. The repeating "oh, I" lines suggest a personal connection or intense emotion that the singer is experiencing. The pale blue colored iris mentioned in the lyrics may symbolize the fragility and preciousness of new life. The final line "puts the glory out to hide, hide" could be interpreted in many ways - perhaps it speaks to the challenges and struggles that come with new life, or the idea that even in the midst of joy, there is always some pain or sorrow.
Overall, "Lightning Crashes" is a deeply moving and thought-provoking song that tackles themes of life, death, and spirituality in a unique and poetic way.
Line by Line Meaning
Lightning crashes a new mother cries
The sudden realization of new life and the accompanying emotions of joy and fear overwhelm a mother giving birth.
Her placenta falls to the floor
The physical elements of birth are a brutal reminder of the fragility of life.
The angel opens her eyes
The birth of a child is a miraculous event.
The confusion sets in
The reality of new responsibilities and changes that come with motherhood can be overwhelming.
Before the doctor can even close the door
The pace of life is relentless, and change follows change with no respite.
Lightning crashes an old mother dies
Death is sudden and unforgiving, the end of a long journey.
Her intentions fall to the floor
Death brings an end to all plans and aspirations.
The angel closes her eyes
Death is a natural part of life, a return to the eternal.
The confusion that was hers
The confusion and disorientation that comes with death is a personal experience, unique for each individual.
Belongs now to the baby down the hall
Birth and death are two sides of the same coin, the beginning and the end of life.
Oh now feel it, coming back again
Change is a constant in life, a cycle that repeats itself endlessly.
Like a rolling, thunder chasing the wind
Life moves forward with unstoppable force, like a storm that rages across the land.
Forces pulling from the center of the earth again
Life is an expression of the power and energy of the universe, emerging from the depths of the planet.
I can feel it
The singer is acutely aware of the cycles of life, and feels them deeply within himself.
This moment she's been waiting for
The birth of a child is a pivotal moment in a mother's life, filled with expectation and hope.
Pale blue colored iris presents the circle
The newborn's eyes represent a new beginning, a fresh start for the cycle of life.
Puts the glory out to hide, hide
The overwhelming beauty and complexity of life can sometimes be too much to bear, and we seek solace and shelter.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chad Alan Gracey, Chad David Taylor, Edward Joel Kowalczyk, Patrick Dahlheimer
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While it wasn't officially released as a commercially purchasable single in the United States, the song received enough radio airplay to peak at the #12 position on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay music chart in 1995. The song also topped the Billboard Album Rock Tracks (10 weeks) and Hot Modern Rock Tracks (9 weeks) charts also in 1995. Because it was not released as a commercial single in the United States Read Full Bio"Lightning Crashes" is a song by alternative rock group Live from their 1994 album, Throwing Copper.
While it wasn't officially released as a commercially purchasable single in the United States, the song received enough radio airplay to peak at the #12 position on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay music chart in 1995. The song also topped the Billboard Album Rock Tracks (10 weeks) and Hot Modern Rock Tracks (9 weeks) charts also in 1995. Because it was not released as a commercial single in the United States, it was ineligible for the Billboard Hot 100. Despite this, the song is considered to be the biggest hit of Live's career.
The song was also a top 40 hit in the United Kingdom. The U.K. single was released in several formats and versions.
The band dedicated the song to Barbara Lewis, a 19 year-old friend of the band who was killed in 1993 by a drunk driver who was fleeing from the police after a robbery in York, Pennsylvania. Barbara had many of her organs donated including a liver to a 10 month old baby, and the song lyrics reflect how her death enabled others to continue living.
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Lightning crashes
A new mother cries
Her placenta falls to the floor
The angel opens her eyes
The confusion sets in
Before the doctor can even close the door
Lightning crashes
An old mother dies
Her intentions fall to the floor
The angel closes her eyes
The confusion that was hers
Belongs now, to the baby down the hall
Oh, now feel it coming back again
Like a rolling thunder chasing the wind
Forces pulling from the center of the Earth again
I can feel it
Lightning crashes
A new mother cries
This moment she's been waiting for
The angel opens her eyes
Pale blue colored iris, presents the circle
And puts the glory out to hide, hide
Oh, now feel it comin' back again
Like a rollin' thunder chasing the wind
Forces pullin' from the center of the Earth again
I can feel it
I can feel it
I can feel it coming back again
Like a rolling thunder chasing the wind
Forces pulling from the center of the Earth again
I can feel it
I can feel it coming back again
Like a rolling thunder chasing the wind
Forces pulling from the center of the Earth again
I can feel it
I can feel it coming back again
Like a rolling thunder chasing the wind
Forces pulling from the center of the Earth again
I can feel it
I can feel it
I can feel it
David Michael Harvey
@Kathy Myers I'm so sorry to hear this. I'm so glad your daughter is still with you. I can't imagine the depth of the shock and grief of your daughter and your grief and fear of losing her and the grief of all those missing this unborn child.
My brother lost his mind due to street drug use and mental illness, killed his best friend, then committed suicide in 1996. I was 20. He was 22. I'm in my 40s now. The family of the young man killed by my brother knew my brother was not in his right mind and showed grace toward my family even in their grief. My mom cried for days.
A mom losing a child is about the deepest depth of human grief a human can experience, according to my psychologist years after my brother's death.
This song Lightning Crashes reminds me of my brother. I don't remember why exactly. I think one reason is he just liked this band called Live.
Another commonality between my story and yours is my brother had diabetes.
He would sometimes go into diabetic shock when he was younger when his blood sugar would get messed up. He hated having to stab his leg with an insulin needle every day. And he hated pricking his fingers to test his blood sugar.
I can't imagine your daughter's grief of finding out her unborn child is dead before birth. All that time waiting and planning and dreaming for your soon to be born child and having the dreams for the child's future ripped away and a hole cut through your heart at the end. I'm so so sorry. My sincere condolences for the mom and family of this lost child.
I hope this comment does no harm and only let's you know other folks hate this happened to you and especially to your daughter. We wish nothing but joy and hope and comfort for the future.
I worry that when life gets that dark, the folks who are grieving may not want to hear about God. But I just want you to know my hope is that God will turn these unspeakably dark circumstances in your daughter's life and in your life into something beautiful one day, even if it's just letting those who are suffering know they are not alone, and that you have suffered too, and that you made it through by God's grace.
Tammy
My baby died at just over 2 mths old. Every time I hear this, I feel it in every fiber of my being. RIP my angel Dustin 💕
DD Klimikova
So sorry. Hugs...
Tammy
@DD Klimikova Thank you so much 😉
Rose Miles-Ford
I’m so so sorry. 😥.
Tammy
@Rose Miles-Ford 🙏
Jim Jones
I cant even imagine the hurt you experienced. You'll see your little one again. Sending hugs your way.❤
Evan Moore
This song. I don’t care what kind of music you like . This song is a masterpiece.
Michelle Little
Truth!
US Aeee
Soothing to the heart; broken or not ❤
jiminy jiminy
LOL