In 2009, R5 officially started the band and debuted their YouTube web series, R5 TV, documenting the band's day-to-day life and career beginning. On September 5, they released their first music video, "Without You", directed by Riker. The band self-released a five-track EP entitled Ready Set Rock on March 9, 2010, consisting of songs written primarily by Riker, Rocky, Rydel, vocal coach Mauli B, and band coach E-Vega, who produced the EP.
Since then, they kept their activities until February 1, 2018, when R5 posted on their YouTube a video called The Last Show. Then on March 1, 2018, the band's social networks name changed to "The Driver Era." Announced as a new project, it was a indefinite time hiatus for R5 and the beginning of a new band, "The Driver Era", officially constituted by Ross and Rocky, in order to start again in the industry musical and avoid association with Disney and underestimation by most people. Ellington, Riker and Rydel are also present at the live concerts and some songs that were already in the plans for the R5 to launch will be/were released by The Driver Era, among them "Preacher Man" and "Can You Come Over?". When questioned about the return of R5, members say it is not in the plans, but that no one predicts the future and anything can happen in the current music industry.
Lightning Strikes
R5 Lyrics
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I can't remember why I ever went and left you
Maybe I was hitting my head
Maybe must've been something that I said
Baby I want to take it back tonight
Oh oh oh oh
You don't have to tell me twice
When lightning strikes
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
You don't have to tell me twice
When lightning strikes
So obvious that I wasn't seeing clearly
'Cause right before my eyes you were disappearing
If I could just go back in time
Say the words that blow your mind
Loaning less is such a crime
There ain't a thing I wanna do
I wanna do yeah
Maybe I wouldn't have been so
Crazy I was stupid letting you go
Baby I want to take it back tonight
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
You don't have to tell me twice
When lighting strikes
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
You don't have to tell me twice
When lighting strikes
Why can't I
Let you know
Why can't I
Oh oh oh oh
No oh oh oh oh
You don't have to tell me twice
You don't have to tell me twice
Oh oh ooh
Oh oh oh oh
You don't have to tell me twice
When lighting strikes
You don't have to tell me twice
When lightning strikes
R5's "Lightning Strikes" is a song about regret and the desire to turn back time to fix mistakes. The opening lines of the song reveal that the vocalist cannot forget the person they left and are unsure why they did so. The lyrics "Maybe I was hitting my head / Maybe must've been something that I said" express confusion over what caused the breakup, and regret over not being able to undo it. The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of seizing the opportunity to reconnect: "You don't have to tell me twice / When lightning strikes." The idea of lightning striking speaks to the urgency of the moment and the fleeting chance to make things right.
The second verse not only highlights the singer's regret but also acknowledges their role in the relationship's demise. The lyrics "Maybe I wouldn't have been so / Crazy I was stupid letting you go" suggest the realization that the decision to leave was foolish, and the singer wishes they could undo the damage. The bridge contains the lines "Why can't I / Let you know / Why can't I," which echoes the regret expressed throughout the song. Ultimately, the song is about recognizing one's mistakes and seeking forgiveness, conveying the universal desire to turn back time and fix past mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
There ain't no way that I could ever forget you
I could never forget you, it's impossible.
I can't remember why I ever went and left you
I can't recall why I left you in the first place.
Maybe I was hitting my head
Perhaps I was not thinking clearly.
Maybe must've been something that I said
It's possible that I said something to upset you.
Baby I want to take it back tonight
I regret my actions and want to fix them now.
So obvious that I wasn't seeing clearly
It's clear now that I was not thinking clearly.
'Cause right before my eyes you were disappearing
I didn't realize I was losing you until it was too late.
If I could just go back in time
I wish I could turn back time.
Say the words that blow your mind
I want to say something that will make you happy.
Loaning less is such a crime
Paying less attention to you was a mistake.
There ain't a thing I wanna do
I want to make things right with you.
Maybe I wouldn't have been so
Perhaps I would not have acted so foolishly.
Crazy I was stupid letting you go
I was foolish to let you go.
Why can't I Let you know
Why can't I express my feelings to you?
No oh oh oh oh
A simple 'no.'
You don't have to tell me twice
I understand what I need to do to make things right.
When lighting strikes
I will take action when the moment presents itself.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Evan K. Bogart, Emanuel Kiriakou, Andrew Maxwell Goldstein
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MJ McDaniel
ROSS AND RYDEL'S HARMONY AT 1:19😍 THERE NEEDS TO BE MORE OF THAT.
Ryann Barba
PREACH
Cynthia Roley
Rydel has the best songs!! I need more solos of her.
Mari Verde
Cynthia Roley hola
love☆☆
Paypay. Patience fella porter Ashley ashleigh bowey or estopare KASH FAITH sonnybaby
savannahmonroe
She is barely using her head voice of false voice for the upper range! She is so good that means she can probably sing really high up if she wants to. Wow I love her
soppy95fy
Don't forget to actually buy the album guys, don't be illegal!! This deserves to be in the charts!
gifted with thøught
Wow...Rydel's voice is mind-blowing!
Rainey R5er
Go Rydel her voice is amazing as always
Linda Springer
They've matured so much in this album compared to LOUDER... I'm so glad