Morningsiders is a band composed of Columbia undergraduates. Their genre is… Read Full Bio ↴Morningsiders is a band composed of Columbia undergraduates. Their genre is "Mumford and Sons-lite."
They feature:
Magnus Ferguson, Lead Vocals and Guitar
Reid Jenkins, Violin and Vocals
Rob Frech, Piano and Keyboards
Vladimir Bernstein, Bass and Vocals
Benjamin Kreitman, Trumpet and Vocals

Lightning
Morningsiders Lyrics

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Well lightning strikes
Wherever she tells it to go
And mountains fall
And pave their way to her throw

I'll see you no no no no no no, you're no good for me
You've already made your mind 'bout who I'm supposed to be
And I prefer some window room you'll see

'Cause you're no no
You're no good for me

Oh my she's not that shy after all
I'll ask her name
We've come too far not to throw

I'll see you no no no no no no, you're no good for me
You've already made your mind 'bout who I'm supposed to be
And I prefer some window room you'll see
'Cause you're no no
You're no good for me

I'll see you no no no no no no, you're no good for me
You've already made your mind 'bout who I'm supposed to be
And I prefer some wiggle room you'll see

'Cause you're no no
You're no good for me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Morningsiders’s song “Lightning” paint a picture of a tumultuous relationship between two people. The first verse brings up the image of the destructive force of lightning, which strikes wherever this person tells it to go. This metaphor speaks to the idea that this person has control over the relationship and can destroy it at will. The second half of the verse highlights the power dynamic between the two, with mountains falling and paving their way to her throw. This suggests that the other person in the relationship is powerless against her.

The chorus reveals the singer's realization of the toxic dynamic in the relationship. She tells the other person that they are no good for her and have already made up their mind about who she is supposed to be. She seeks a "window room" or "wiggle room," indicating a need for space and freedom from the other person's control.

The second verse introduces a new character, who the singer finds intriguing. She says that this person is not as shy as she originally thought, and she wants to know their name. This verse serves as a contrast to the first verse, where the other person in the relationship had all the power.

Overall, the lyrics to “Lightning” are about realizing the destructive and controlling nature of a toxic relationship and seeking freedom from it. The use of the lightning metaphor is particularly effective in illustrating how one person can have complete control and power over another.

Line by Line Meaning

Well lightning strikes
Sudden and powerful changes can strike at any moment in life.

Wherever she tells it to go
One person (or force) has the power and control to direct these changes.

And mountains fall
Even the strongest and most immovable aspects of life can be susceptible to change.

And pave their way to her throw
These changes can make a path towards the direction the person or force desires.

I'll see you no no no no no no, you're no good for me
This person realizes the negative impact of another on their life and decides to cut ties despite their previous attachment.

You've already made your mind 'bout who I'm supposed to be
The other person has preconceived notions about who this person should be, leading to conflict and tension.

And I prefer some window room you'll see
This person desires space and freedom to be themselves rather than conform to the other person's expectations.

'Cause you're no no
The other person is not compatible or beneficial to this person's life.

Oh my she's not that shy after all
The other person is not as reserved or timid as originally thought.

I'll ask her name
This person is curious and interested in getting to know the other person better.

We've come too far not to throw
This person has invested too much time and effort to not make a move and take a chance.

And I prefer some wiggle room you'll see
This person desires flexibility and the ability to adapt to changes rather than being restricted by the other person's expectations.

Contributed by Gianna S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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