thunderball
The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra Lyrics


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He always runs while others walk
He acts while other men just talk
He looks at this world, and wants it all
So he strikes, like thunderball

He knows the meaning of success
His needs are more, so he gives less
They call him the winner who takes all
And he strikes, like thunderball

Any woman he wants, he'll get
He will break any heart without regret

His days of asking are all gone
His fight goes on and on and on




But he thinks that the fight is worth it all
So he strikes like thunderball

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Thunderball" by The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra speak about a man who is determined and focused on achieving success. He is characterized as someone who is always moving forward, running while others walk and taking action while others only talk. He possesses a strong desire to obtain everything that the world has to offer, and he goes after it with full force like a thunderball.


The man's approach to success is one of giving less and taking more. He understands that success comes at a price, and he is willing to pay that price by working tirelessly to achieve his goals. The song also alludes to the character's love life, as he is portrayed as a womanizer who is capable of winning over any woman he desires. He takes pleasure in breaking hearts and has no remorse for his actions.


The lyrics suggest that this man has surpassed his days of asking, and he is now at the stage in his life where he takes what he wants. He continues to fight hard to maintain his position and status in life. The song presents him as an individual who wins at all costs, and he finds it all worth it, even if it means hurting others along the way.


Line by Line Meaning

He always runs while others walk
He is always moving forward while others remain stagnant.


He acts while other men just talk
He takes action while others just talk about it.


He looks at this world, and wants it all
He has ambitions and desires that are greater than what this world can offer.


So he strikes, like thunderball
He makes bold moves and takes risks like a sudden burst of thunder and lightning.


He knows the meaning of success
He understands the true meaning of success and what it takes to achieve it.


His needs are more, so he gives less
He always prioritizes his needs and desires above all else, even if it means giving less to others.


They call him the winner who takes all
He is considered a winner who takes everything for himself and leaves nothing for others.


And he strikes, like thunderball
He continues to make bold moves and take risks like a sudden burst of thunder and lightning.


Any woman he wants, he'll get
He believes he can have any woman he desires with little effort on his part.


He will break any heart without regret
He is willing to hurt others and break hearts without any remorse.


His days of asking are all gone
He no longer needs to ask for anything because he takes everything he wants.


His fight goes on and on and on
He will continue to fight for what he wants endlessly.


But he thinks that the fight is worth it all
He believes that the struggle and fight for what he wants is worth everything in the end.


So he strikes like thunderball
He continues to make bold moves and take risks like a sudden burst of thunder and lightning.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN BARRY

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