Lightning
Secret Band Lyrics


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Why come get her when it's great to wait?
If I arrive all withered, take a break to bake
Scythe-like reaper right beside the state
I don't get bitter, I step to all plates
You can probably show up in a beer hat
You can probably hack inside a Learjet
I'mma brang, brang the gear up the back
I'mma rang, rang up the shoes I go
Which terminal and gate is mine?
I'm fricking ripping pen hits on the side, time flies
I'll pay the price for badass fish
I like the taste of your hip on my lip, bomb shit
You can probably show up in a beer hat
You can probably hack inside a lear jet
I'mma brang, brang the gear up the back
I'mma rang, rang up the shoes I go

Why pillage nine to nine to nine?
It's all a million pills and popped blisters

Why pillage nine to nine to nine?

It's all a billion thrills till your dick hurt

What you gonna do with a baby bladder?
Pee on all your clothes when it really matters
I eat all Asian, still got way fatter
I've outgrown hoes and moved onto food platters
Lamps is nice, moths in flight
I cry for antelopes, tears for ratites
Only do, no more try
Feels much better putting up a fight
Why come get her when it's great to wait?
If I arrive all withered, take a break to bake
Scythe-like reaper, right beside the state
I don't get bitter, I step to all plates

I'm sick of this bald headed baby stuff
I wanna grow up and not spill my guts

Complain how it isn't fair
That I can't own a thousand tiny little bears

Say you, wanna hang around for a little while longer
Maybe we were stronger with two or you

Get something out of it, better than without it
Nothing left to shout about
Draining my time

Spending my life in a stew, -ew, -ew
I'm smoking your pee pee and
Drinking all of your poo poo poo

Unimpressed, unimpressed, ya
Unimpressed, unimpressed, ya
Unimpressed, unimpressed
I made lightning for you, I made lightning for you
Strike twice and you didn't even say tight
I made lightning for you, I made lightning for you
Strike twice and you didn't even say tight
Unimpressed, unimpressed, ya
Unimpressed, unimpressed, ya
Unimpressed, unimpressed, ya
Unimpressed, unimpressed
I made lightning for you, I made lightning for you
Strike twice and you didn't even say tight




I made lightning for you, I made lightning for you
Strike twice and you didn't even say tight

Overall Meaning

In "Lightning" by Secret Band, the lyrics delve into themes of impatience, dissatisfaction with routine, and a desire for something more exciting or meaningful. The opening lines, "Why come get her when it's great to wait? If I arrive all withered, take a break to bake," suggest a reluctance to rush into something or someone when it might be more rewarding to wait and allow anticipation to build. The mention of a "scythe-like reaper" and not getting bitter but instead stepping up to challenge and take on various opportunities or tasks implies a fearless and determined attitude towards life.


The lyrics also touch on the idea of self-indulgence and pushing boundaries. Lines like "You can probably show up in a beer hat, You can probably hack inside a Learjet" suggest a disregard for conventional behavior or rules. There is a sense of confidence and rebellion in these lines, as if the singer feels capable of defying expectations and norms.


The second verse delves into a variety of random and seemingly unrelated thoughts. The lines "Why pillage nine to nine to nine? It's all a million pills and popped blisters" can be interpreted as questioning the purpose or value of relentless pursuit or overindulgence. The mention of a "baby bladder" and eating "all Asian" could be read as a commentary on childish impulses and a desire to break free from immaturity. The mention of "lamps is nice, moths in flight" and crying for "antelopes" and "ratites" adds an element of surrealism to the song, emphasizing the unpredictable and unhinged nature of the singer's thoughts.


Line by Line Meaning

Why come get her when it's great to wait?
Why rush to get her when it's better to be patient?


If I arrive all withered, take a break to bake
If I arrive exhausted, I'll rest and rejuvenate


Scythe-like reaper right beside the state
Death as a metaphor is always present


I don't get bitter, I step to all plates
I don't hold grudges, I take on all challenges


You can probably show up in a beer hat
You can likely arrive wearing unconventional attire


You can probably hack inside a Learjet
You can probably infiltrate a private jet's system


I'mma brang, brang the gear up the back
I'll bring all the equipment from behind


I'mma rang, rang up the shoes I go
I'll make ringing noises as I move in my shoes


Which terminal and gate is mine?
Which terminal and gate am I assigned to?


I'm fricking ripping pen hits on the side, time flies
I'm skillfully taking drags from a pen during spare moments, time passes quickly


I'll pay the price for badass fish
I'll accept the consequences for pursuing extraordinary things


I like the taste of your hip on my lip, bomb shit
I enjoy the intimate connection with you, it's amazing


Why pillage nine to nine to nine?
Why engage in constant plundering and looting?


It's all a million pills and popped blisters
It's all about excessive drug use and the resulting consequences


What you gonna do with a baby bladder?
How will you handle a small bladder?


Pee on all your clothes when it really matters
Accidentally urinating on your clothes in critical situations


I eat all Asian, still got way fatter
I consume a lot of Asian cuisine, yet I'm gaining weight


I've outgrown hoes and moved onto food platters
I've matured from casual relationships and now focus on indulging in food


Lamps is nice, moths in flight
Lamps provide a pleasant ambiance, moths are attracted to light


I cry for antelopes, tears for ratites
I feel sympathy for antelopes and shed tears for flightless birds


Only do, no more try
I only take action, I no longer just attempt


Feels much better putting up a fight
It's more satisfying to resist and struggle


I'm sick of this bald-headed baby stuff
I'm tired of childish and immature behavior


I wanna grow up and not spill my guts
I want to mature and not reveal my innermost thoughts


Complain how it isn't fair
Express dissatisfaction about the lack of fairness


That I can't own a thousand tiny little bears
That I can't have a vast collection of miniature bears


Say you wanna hang around for a little while longer
Expressing a desire to spend more time together


Maybe we were stronger with two or you
Perhaps we had more strength when there were two of us, or just with you


Get something out of it, better than without it
Obtain some benefit or improvement from the situation, better than nothing


Nothing left to shout about
No more reasons to argue or complain about


Draining my time
Using up my precious time


Spending my life in a stew, -ew, -ew
Living a chaotic and tumultuous life


I'm smoking your pee pee and drinking all of your poo poo poo
I'm mocking and disregarding something of yours that has no value


Unimpressed, unimpressed, ya
Not impressed at all


I made lightning for you, I made lightning for you
I did something extraordinary for you


Strike twice and you didn't even say tight
I accomplished something impressive twice, and you didn't even acknowledge it




Writer(s): Matthew James Mingus, William Swan, Jonathan David Mess

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@Versaseri

Jon mess is one of the most underrated frontmen of all time the way his vocals range and change from the first DGD EP to their self titled album with a deeper growl yet understandable lyrics then hitting the exact mark in Acceptance Speech then making them a little more hardcore in mothership and artificial selection and now reaching the peak of his voice he’s shown us that he is going to be a threat for years to come always will be always have been

@caleb-gw8oo

I wish he got paid more money

@cruzewell9945

@caleb bohannon I WANNA GET PAID

@foxxx2744

As long as he keeps taking good care of that voice of his.

@Versaseri

@Foxxx update he is lmao

@Osmarbadom97

@caleb you fool he's rich

@olipop1951

Jon Mess has like low key crept up into the absolute top tier of screamers. Whole song slaps! Super psyched for the full release!

@foreverafterfinancial2179

2:17 . Those vocals are amazing!! Hope to hear some of that on the next DGD album 😍

@foreverafterfinancial2179

@Lil MINI yeah. I know he has done it, but it's just so good. Gospel Burnout he does it too.
Im just in love. Haha :)

@joshisnot11

Pussy Vultures I think is his best use of "pitch screaming".
During that chorus he fucking kills it.
Super raspy but still hitting notes.


Reminds me of old It Prevails in some ways.
Mess's vocals will always be some of my favorite.

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