During the mid-1970s, with guitarist Uli Jon Roth (who replaced Schenker's younger brother Michael) part of the lineup, the music of the Scorpions was defined as hard rock. After Roth's departure in 1978, Schenker and Meine took control of the group, giving them almost all the power to compose music and write lyrics. Matthias Jabs joined in 1978, and with the melodic rock he played and the influence of producer Dieter Dierks in the band, the Scorpions changed their sound to melodic heavy metal mixed with lyrical "power rock ballads", which is evident in the album Lovedrive (1979), which began the evolution of the band's sound, with recording a developed later in several of their albums. Michael Schenker also played on the Lovedrive album. Over the next decade, the band achieved influence, approval from music critics, and significant commercial success with the albums Animal Magnetism (1980), Blackout (1982), Love at First Sting (1984), the live recording World Wide Live (1985), Savage Amusement (1988), their best-selling compilation Best of Rockers 'n' Ballads (1989), and Crazy World (1990), all awarded at least one platinum award in the United States. The band has released thirteen consecutive studio albums that were in the top 10 in Germany, one of which reached No. 1, as well as three consecutive albums that were in the top 10 in the Billboard 200 in the United States. Their latest studio album, Rock Believer, was released in February 2022.
Scorpions are estimated to have sold over 100 million records around the world, making them one of the best-selling hard rock and heavy metal bands. One of their most recognized hits is "Wind of Change" (from Crazy World), a symbolic anthem of the political changes in Eastern Europe in the late 1980s and early 1990s and the fall of the Berlin Wall, and it remains as one of the best-selling singles in the world with over 14 million copies. Two of the songs on their ninth studio album Love at First Sting, "Rock You Like a Hurricane" and "Still Loving You", are regarded as some of the most influential and popular works, both in heavy metal music and among rock ballads, defined as "rock anthem" and "a true hymn of love".
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scorpions_(band)
Discography
Lonesome Crow (1972)
Fly to the Rainbow (1974)
In Trance (1975)
Virgin Killer (1976)
Taken by Force (1977)
Lovedrive (1979)
Animal Magnetism (1980)
Blackout (1982)
Love at First Sting (1984)
Savage Amusement (1988)
Crazy World (1990)
Face the Heat (1993)
Pure Instinct (1996)
Eye II Eye (1999)
Unbreakable (2004)
Humanity: Hour I (2007)
Sting in the Tail (2010)
Return to Forever (2015)
Rock Believer (2022)
2) Scorpions (sometimes also Scorpions S/T) is a band from Barreiro, Portugal.
Thunder and Lightning
Scorpions Lyrics
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Seems like the devil rolled the dice
What have you done what can we do
To make it through
Remember when life was free
As free as our minds
Wounded hearts
Thunder and lightning in the heat of the night
Some lonely highway it’s a hell of a ride
Turn it up to extreme let the engine scream
And leave it all behind
Thunder and lightning
In a stormy night
The gun was pointed to my head
You walked away and I was dead
In the name of love you’ve turned to dust
What I’ve called trust
Remember when we were young
And innocent too
The monsters stayed behind the walls
No fears at all
Thunder and lightning in the heat of the night
Last exit my way it’s a hell of a ride
Turn it up to extreme let the engine scream
And leave it all behind
Thunder and lightning
In a stormy night
The lyrics to Scorpion's song "Thunder and Lightning" deal with themes of betrayal, loss, and the desire to escape the pain of the past. The opening line, "I left you once you killed me twice," speaks to the experience of being hurt by someone you once loved and trusted. The use of "once" and "twice" suggests that the hurt was not just physical, but emotional as well. The next line, "Seems like the devil rolled the dice," is a metaphor for feeling like the universe itself is against you.
The chorus is an invitation to escape from the pain of the past through the power of music and speed. "Thunder and lightning in the heat of the night" evokes the intensity of the moment when everything is on the line. "Some lonely highway, it's a hell of a ride" suggests that the feeling of being lost and alone can also be exhilarating, if you're willing to embrace it. The repetition of "Thunder and lightning" creates a sense of urgency and excitement, while the line "Turn it up to extreme, let the engine scream" conjures up an image of a driver pushing their car to the limit.
The final verse is a nostalgic look back at a time when life was simpler and less complicated. The line "The monsters stayed behind the walls, no fears at all" speaks to the sense of innocence and safety that we often feel as children, before we learn about the darker side of the world. However, even this idyllic memory is tinged with sadness and regret, as the singer reflects on how everything they once believed in has been shattered.
Overall, "Thunder and Lightning" is a song about the struggle to come to terms with the pain of the past, and the need to find some way to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I left you once you killed me twice
I gave you a second chance after you hurt me, but you did it again and it hurt me even more.
Seems like the devil rolled the dice
It feels like fate is against us and bad things keep happening to us.
What have you done what can we do
What actions have you taken to put us in this situation, and what steps can we take to fix it?
To make it through
To survive and overcome the challenges we are facing.
Remember when life was free
Think back to a time when we were carefree and had fewer responsibilities.
As free as our minds
We were open-minded and not constrained by limitations or fears.
Wounded hearts
Our hearts have been hurt and damaged by past experiences.
Thunder and lightning in the heat of the night
A metaphor for intense emotions and difficult circumstances that are happening at night.
Some lonely highway it’s a hell of a ride
This journey through life can be difficult and unpredictable, like driving on a deserted highway.
Turn it up to extreme let the engine scream
Express your emotions and let it all out.
And leave it all behind
Move on from the past and start anew.
The gun was pointed to my head
I was in a dangerous situation where my life was threatened.
You walked away and I was dead
You left me alone and feeling empty inside.
In the name of love you’ve turned to dust
Our love was once strong, but now it has turned to nothingness.
What I’ve called trust
The belief I had in you has been shattered.
Remember when we were young
Look back to a time when we were full of hope and promise.
And innocent too
We were naive and not yet exposed to the harsh realities of life.
The monsters stayed behind the walls
We were shielded from the scary and bad things in the world.
No fears at all
We were not afraid of the unknown and had a sense of invincibility.
Last exit my way it’s a hell of a ride
This decision I am making is final and irreversible, and it will be a difficult journey for me.
Thunder and lightning in a stormy night
A metaphor for tumultuous and chaotic circumstances that are happening during a dark time.
Contributed by Brody W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@michelegrillo9037
Ma che meraviglia totale è sta canzone!!!!!
@flavioklaus1
Thunder and lighting it's a great song.
@judeaustine8910
Relistening this in 2022🤘🤘🤘
@victoriachavez3382
Tiene un sonido fresco, ligero es fascinante !!!!!!!! ☆☆☆☆☆
@scid21
I left you once
You killed me twice
Seems like the devil
Rolled the dice
What have you done
What can we do
To make it through
Remember when life was free
As free as our minds
Wounded hearts
Thunder and lightning
In the heat of the night
Some lonely highway
It's a hell of a ride
Turn it up to extreme
Let the engine scream
And leave it all behind
Thunder and lightning
In a stormy night
The gun was pointed to my head
You walked away and I was dead
In the name of love
You've turned to dust
What I've called trust
Remember when we were young
And innocent too
The monsters stayed behind the walls
No fears at all
Thunder and lightning
In the heat of the night
Last exit my way
It's a hell of a ride
Turn it up to extreme
Let the engine scream
And leave it all behind
Thunder and lightning
In a stormy nigh
@dimmer4955
For some reason i don't understand, I associate this song with "The Surprising" by Deep Purple, although these are completely different songs.https://youtu.be/rx4XEso9Um0?si=B4e2XeeelDK75Y7j