Earthquake
The Flirtations Lyrics


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Earthquake (Original Version)

The Flirtations

I only know in hill we goes so
And his brought about a change
His place the magic spell on me
And I just don't feel the same

Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh

Something strange deep, so hold in me
Everytime I hear his name
It chains and bind, so I can't break free
But really I don't complain, oh, oh, oh

Right me, strikes when it touches my hand
The earth beneath so sired
Thunder roars deep in my heart
And there's nowhere I can hide

It's like an earthquake, stirring my soul
It's like an earthquake, taking control
It's like an earthquake, this feeling inside
There's nowhere to run, there's nowhere I hide

Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh

This love's so strong, it could never fail
Through of me everyday
We reach out to ten on a way to scale
Your love could be measure that way, oh, oh, oh

Since you teen, you up and down my spine
If every move you makes
I start to tremble when his lips lead mine
This feeling I can't escape

It's like an earthquake, stirring my soul
It's like an earthquake, taking control
It's like an earthquake, this feeling inside
There's nowhere to run, there's nowhere I hide

It's like an earthquake, there's thunder in lime
You're like an earthquake, it's so excited
You're like an earthquake, this feeling inside
There's nowhere to run, there's nowhere I hide

You can't believe in force of this love
On the things that it can't be
It shake the world with just one kiss
Believe what I'm telling you

It's like an earthquake, stirring my soul
It's like an earthquake, taking control
It's like an earthquake, this feeling inside
There's nowhere to run, there's nowhere I hide

It's like an earthquake, there's thunder in lime
You're like an earthquake, it's so excited
You're like an earthquake, this feeling inside
There's nowhere to run, there's nowhere I hide

Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh

Lime me, strikes when it touches my hand
The earth beneath so sired
Thunder roars deep in my heart
And there's nowhere I can hide

It's like an earthquake, stirring my soul
It's like an earthquake, taking control
It's like an earthquake, this feeling inside
There's nowhere to run, there's nowhere I hide

It's like an earthquake, there's thunder in lime
You're like an earthquake, it's so excited
You're like an earthquake, this feeling inside
There's nowhere to run, there's nowhere to hide

It's like an earthquake, stirring my soul
It's like an earthquake, taking control
It's like an earthquake, this feeling inside
There's nowhere to run, there's nowhere I hide

It's like an earthquake, there's thunder in lime
You're like an earthquake, it's so excited




You're like an earthquake, this feeling inside
There's nowhere to run, there's nowhere I hide

Overall Meaning

The Flirtations' song "Earthquake" is a powerful love song about the transformative effect love can have on a person. The song is full of metaphors and uses the idea of an earthquake to describe the intensity of the singer's feelings. She describes feeling like she has been put under a magic spell by her lover, and that every time she hears his name or he touches her, she feels thunder and earthquakes stirring in her soul.


The first verse sets the scene for the song and describes the change that has occurred in the singer since she fell in love. She sings that she used to be on a hill but has been brought down by her lover's magic spell. The chorus repeats the metaphor of the earthquake, with the singer describing how her lover has taken control of her and how she cannot hide from the intensity of her feelings.


The second verse expands on the idea of the earthquake, with the singer describing how her lover's touch sends shivers down her spine and how she trembles when he kisses her. She also sings about the strength of their love and how it cannot be measured. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus.


Overall, "Earthquake" is a powerful song about the transformative effect that love can have. The lyrics are full of vivid and dramatic metaphors that capture the intensity of the singer's feelings in a compelling way.


Line by Line Meaning

I only know in hill we goes so
I can only follow my feelings, even if they lead me to uncertainty


And his brought about a change
This person has had a significant impact on my life


His place the magic spell on me
Their presence has hypnotized me and captivated my heart


And I just don't feel the same
Since meeting this person, I have undergone a noticeable transformation


Oh, oh, oh
The intensity of my emotions cannot be expressed through words alone


Something strange deep, so hold in me
This new sensation I'm experiencing is profound and seemingly unexplainable


Everytime I hear his name
Even just hearing their name sends a jolt through my body


It chains and bind, so I can't break free
I am trapped in this emotional spell that I cannot escape from


But really I don't complain, oh, oh, oh
Despite being trapped, I do not mind it because the feelings are too strong to resist


Right me, strikes when it touches my hand
This person's touch has a powerful effect on me


The earth beneath so sired
My entire world shifts whenever I am with them


Thunder roars deep in my heart
The beating of my heart is so loud and strong that it feels like thunder


And there's nowhere I can hide
These feelings follow me everywhere and cannot be ignored or avoided


This love's so strong, it could never fail
My love for this person is unbreakable and unwavering


Through of me everyday
Thoughts of them are constantly on my mind


We reach out to ten on a way to scale
The love between us is immeasurable and beyond comparison


Your love could be measure that way, oh, oh, oh
The depth of their love for me is beyond quantification


Since you teen, you up and down my spine
The mere thought of them sends chills throughout my body


If every move you makes
Every action they take has an impact on me


I start to tremble when his lips lead mine
Kissing them makes me feel weak with emotion


This feeling I can't escape
These emotions are overwhelming and cannot be overcome


You can't believe in force of this love
The strength of this love is difficult to comprehend


On the things that it can't be
This love defies explanation and description


It shake the world with just one kiss
Their kiss has the power to shake my world and leave me breathless


Believe what I'm telling you
These emotions are real and cannot be denied


It's like an earthquake, stirring my soul
The intensity and power of these emotions is like an earthquake


It's like an earthquake, taking control
These emotions have taken over and control my every thought and action


It's like an earthquake, this feeling inside
The intensity of these emotions cannot be ignored or hidden


There's nowhere to run, there's nowhere I hide
I cannot escape these emotions - they are a part of me now


It's like an earthquake, there's thunder in lime
These emotions are like thunder and lightening within me


You're like an earthquake, it's so excited
This person is like an earthquake - exciting and powerful


There's nowhere to run, there's nowhere to hide
These emotions are inescapable and cannot be avoided




Writer(s): Stephens Copyright: Music Sales Corporation O.B.O. Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd.

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Comments from YouTube:

efranz55

Los que vivimos los 80`s si gozamos de estas musicas que ya no suenan en las discos, pero siguen sonando en mi cuarto, saludos.

Ana Villanueva

A los bailes que yo voy los DJ me complacen con esta canción me encanta bailarla. saludos

Claudia L

Me encanta ésta canción. Me recuerda mi adolescencia. 

Jorge Dos Santos Araujo

Esta é uma das minhas dance dos anos 80 que saudades daquele tempo!

copirodi

Mi favorita en la discoteca, por alla en los 80's..Espectacular!! This song was my fav disco song back in the 80's.. awesome!

Lufercam Correa

Recuerdos que no volverán !!
Esto si es musicaaaaa!! 🎵🎼🎶🍷👌👏👏👏

peter lyder

Waoo, Soy de Panama y me trae gratos recuerdos de mi estadia en aquel entonces en San Jose C.R en la Disco La Torre. Gracias por el aporte musical :-)

jose luis benitez cedillo

Este es un gran tema de hi energy que escuchaba y no sabía su nombre ni autores gracias por subirlo

Carlos Geovany Crespo Rojas

Excelente tema earthquake, los maravillosos años 80's

Ana Villanueva

Me llega desde que conocí esta melodía, la bailo con todo mi corazón, siento su música

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