Thunder and Lightning
Passenger Lyrics


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Claps of thunder and bolts of lightning
Wind comes howling through
Sometimes love is just a kite string
And a heart shaped tattoo

And holding on can be so frightening
I know she's frightened too
But I'll go dancing out in the thunder and lightning
If she will too





If she tells me she will too

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Thunder and Lightning by Passenger tells the story of a relationship that is stormy and tumultuous, just like thunder and lightning. The lyricist uses vivid imagery of the forces of nature to describe the unpredictable nature of the relationship. The wind is howling, the thunder is clapping, and the lightning bolts are flashing, but amidst all this chaos, the singer still holds on to the hope that his partner will dance out in the thunder and lightning with him.


The singer acknowledges that holding on to a relationship that is so unpredictable and stormy can be frightening. He knows his partner is scared too, but he still wants to take the risk and go dancing out in the thunder and lightning with her. The use of the metaphor of the kite string and heart-shaped tattoo symbolizes the fragility and intimacy of their relationship, and how they both need to hold on to each other to keep it alive.


Overall, the song Thunder and Lightning is a beautiful tribute to the ups and downs of a relationship, how it can be as unpredictable and exciting as a storm, but also as fragile as a kite in the wind.


Line by Line Meaning

Claps of thunder and bolts of lightning
Loud and bright flashes of nature's power


Wind comes howling through
A force that cannot be tamed or controlled


Sometimes love is just a kite string
The connection between two lovers can be fragile


And a heart shaped tattoo
A permanent symbol of affection


And holding on can be so frightening
The fear of losing what you hold dear can be overwhelming


I know she's frightened too
The singer recognizes the fear in his lover's heart


But I'll go dancing out in the thunder and lightning
The singer is willing to face danger and uncertainty for the sake of love


If she will too
If his lover is brave enough to join him




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Michael David Rosenberg

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

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[Verse]
Claps of thunder and bolts of lightning
Wind comes howling through
Sometimes love is just a kite string
And a heart shaped at two
And holding on can be so frightening
I know she's frightened too
But I'll go dancing out in the thunder and lightning
If she will too
If she tells me she will too



Be a lantern burning
Never gonna go out
Oh, the winds are turning
Never gonna blow out
I've had a life of learning
I know people come and go
Be a lantern burning
Your fire burns low

Be my lighthouse shining
Out on the sea
Be my silver lining
Be my golden key
I've had a life of climbing
Don't let me fall from the trees
Be my lighthouse shining
When I'm out on the sea



All comments from YouTube:

Passenger

happy christmas everyone xxx

Ayoub El maghraoui

Thanks man

Fvalerie Deluxe

Passenger merry Christmas to you ...I like the way you sing

Marina Gomez

Passenger I Love you 💕💕💕⚘💕💕💕💕💕💕💕Gracias🌲⚘😉

Man NokHei

You too bro, I love your song very much ❤️❤️❤️

ronja

Passenger I wish you a wonderful christmas, light and love✨

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taylor b

the sheer amount of work put into passenger's music videos is really awesome. mad respect to you!

Kaden Cook

Mike I don't think anyone will ever understand how much your brilliant music has done for me and my life. You are truly talented, you're so far beyond anything else out there

Nawami Gurung

Why does your songs always match the mood I am in? Thank you for coming up with such great music. You’re dear listener is grateful to you ❤️

Rahul Bhagchandani

This song can do so many things at once, make you miss that someone special, put you to tears and also put you to sleep. It's simply magical!!

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