Ostrander began recording under the name Mondo Cozmo in 2016, and his single "Shine" hit #1 on Billboard's Adult Alternative Songs chart in January 2017.
His debut album "Plastic Soul" was released on August 4th, 2017.
Thunder
Mondo Cozmo Lyrics
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We are taking on some water
Lightning, lightning on the bottom
They are waiting on the thunder
Don't stop, never stop believing
You were all I ever needed
These days everything reminds me
Come on love
Give me a sign
'Cause I've been waiting in the darkness for your everlasting love
Come on love
Turn me around
It's been a long fucking year
That I can't wait to leave behind
Highway never coming back and we were
Never looking forward
To these visions of the sparrows falling
And no one can remember darkness
Never for a second did I think you were on electric
And hopeless hopelessly surrender to the coming of the thunder
Come on love
Give me a sign
'Cause I've been waiting in the darkness for your everlasting love
Come on love
Turn me around
It's been a long fucking year
That I can't wait to leave behind
Come on love
Give me a sign
'Cause I've been waiting in the darkness for your everlasting love
Come on love
Give me a sign
'Cause I've been waiting in the darkness
Waiting in the darkness
Waiting in the darkness
For your everlasting love
The song "Thunder" by Mondo Cozmo is a heartfelt piece about waiting for true love amidst the trials and hardships of life. The opening lines "Don't stop, listen to the echoes, we are taking on some water" paints a picture of trying to survive in harsh conditions, much like being adrift in a stormy sea. The 'water' is a metaphor for life's difficulties, while the thunder is the symbol for that one thing that can give someone hope during tough times.
The repetitive refrain of "Come on love, give me a sign, 'cause I've been waiting in the darkness for your everlasting love" expresses a sincere longing for that one true love that can bring light to the darkness. However, the lines "Highway never coming back and we were never looking forward" shows that perhaps the past and the future are not as bright as once hoped. This is reinforced by the reference to "visions of the sparrows falling", which suggests that things are not going well and hope is becoming harder to hold on to.
In the end, the song leaves the listener with a call to keep going, to not lose hope, and to keep waiting for that thunder that will bring their love. Overall, Mondo Cozmo has crafted a touching song that speaks to the human experience of longing for something more.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't stop, listen to the echoes
Keep moving forward and pay attention to the lessons learned from the past.
We are taking on some water
We are struggling and need some help or support to stay afloat.
Lightning, lightning on the bottom
We are facing some challenges or obstacles that are difficult to overcome.
They are waiting on the thunder
Others are waiting for us to take action or make a move to resolve the situation.
Don't stop, never stop believing
Stay positive and keep believing in ourselves, even in tough times.
You were all I ever needed
The person we love is crucial to our well-being and happiness.
These days everything reminds me
Everything around us serves as a reminder of what we are missing or longing for.
That I am waiting on the thunder
We are eagerly anticipating a change or opportunity to make things right.
Come on love
Addressing the person we love and are hoping to be with.
Give me a sign
We need a clear indication of their feelings or intentions towards us.
'Cause I've been waiting in the darkness for your everlasting love
We have been alone and in the dark for too long, waiting for their love to shine a light on us.
Turn me around
We need this person to change our current situation or help us move forward in a different direction.
It's been a long fucking year
We have been struggling and enduring for a long time, and it has taken a toll on us.
That I can't wait to leave behind
We are eager to move on from this difficult time and start anew.
Highway never coming back and we were
We have come too far to turn back now, and there is no turning back.
Never looking forward
We have been stuck in the past, unable to look ahead towards the future.
To these visions of the sparrows falling
We are witnessing the metaphorical death or loss of something important around us.
And no one can remember darkness
Even in tough times, we must hold onto hope and believe that the light will eventually shine through.
Never for a second did I think you were on electric
We never thought this person would have such power over us or influence our emotions so strongly.
And hopeless hopelessly surrender to the coming of the thunder
We are defeated and powerless to the impending change or situation.
Waiting in the darkness
We are still waiting for a glimmer of hope or change to come along.
For your everlasting love
We are waiting for the love of this person to last forever, to be a beacon of hope in our lives.
Writer(s): Joshua Keith Ostrander
Contributed by Jasmine O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Joel Knight
on Shine
So true.