Broudie and Rogers formed the act as the "perfect pop project", and Lightning Seeds broke through in 1989 with the psychedelic synth pop hit, "Pure", which made the UK Top 20 and was a minor hit on US pop radio and a major success on US alternative radio. In the 1990s Lightning Seeds became one of the most popular and enterprising of the era. The 1995 album Jollification was a critical masterpiece, spawning several successful singles. In 1996, Lightning Seeds provided the music and production for the official England anthem for the Euro '96 football tournament. The lyrics were written and sung by comedians Frank Skinner and David Baddiel, and the song, "Three Lions", went straight into the charts at number one.
Since the release of 1999's Tilt the act has taken a back seat as Broudie concentrated on producing the works of others. However, in 2006, Broudie reformed the band with a selection of new members, releasing a Very Best Of album, and performing a number of tour dates. In 2009, the band released Four Winds, their first album in 10 years.
Don't Let Go
The Lightning Seeds Lyrics
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And don't let go
My head's light, my hands are tied
I won't let go
Tonight, crystal lights surround me
Like stars that pour in a waterfall
As love comes down
I'm stuck on you, I'm stuck like glue
From kisses to blows, in our eyes it shows
Pleasure meets paradise
And it won't let go
So nice, butterflies
Don't let go
Tonight, no thunder clouds in my skies
In silver chains, the summer rain comes pouring down
Here it comes, here it comes again (here it comes)
I remember now, and then
It's like a long-lost friend, here it comes again
It's alright, I know I'm right
Don't let go
Hold your breath, and don't forget
Don't let go
The Lightning Seeds’ song ‘Don’t Let Go’ is a love song that portrays the feeling of wanting to hold onto that special person in one’s life. The singer talks about how he is willing to hold on tight all night and not let go of the person he loves, even though his head is light and his hands are tied. The crystal lights that surround him are symbolised to represent the feeling of love that surrounds him, like stars that pour in a waterfall. As love comes down, he finds rainbows, and he will go wherever the person he loves goes.
The song expresses love in its purest form, where the singer is stuck like glue to the person he loves. They have been together through good times and bad, and through it all, the pleasure that they derive from being together, meets paradise, and they won’t let go. So, the singer wants the person he loves to hold on tight, like butterflies, and not let go, as they dance together through the summer rain pouring down.
In conclusion, the lyrics of The Lightning Seeds’ song ‘Don’t Let Go’ convey the essence of love and human relationships. It shows how love can make a person feel surrounded by the beauty and sparkle of the world. The lyrics remind us that love is worth holding onto, no matter how hard life gets, and that it is important to cherish the ones we love.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold tight, all night
Hold on tight and don't let go all night long
And don't let go
Keep holding on and never let go
My head's light, my hands are tied
I feel light-headed and powerless
I won't let go
I will not give up or release my hold
Tonight, crystal lights surround me
Tonight, I am surrounded by beautiful and sparkling lights
Like stars that pour in a waterfall
The lights are flowing down like a waterfall made of stars
As love comes down
Love is descending upon me at this moment
I found rainbows, where you go I go
I have discovered happiness and beauty with you, and wherever you go, I will follow
I'm stuck on you, I'm stuck like glue
I am fully committed and attached to you, unable to break away like glue
From kisses to blows, in our eyes it shows
Our relationship has been through ups and downs, but it is evident in our eyes
Pleasure meets paradise
Our happiness and love combine to form a paradise
And it won't let go
It is a strong and unbreakable bond
So nice, butterflies
It is a lovely and exciting feeling, like butterflies in the stomach
Don't let go
Do not let go of this wonderful feeling
Tonight, no thunder clouds in my skies
Tonight, there are no signs of trouble or obstacles in my life
In silver chains, the summer rain comes pouring down
The gentle and beautiful summer rain falls down in delicate silver chains
Here it comes, here it comes again (here it comes)
That feeling is returning once more
I remember now, and then
I am reminded of the happiness that we shared
It's like a long-lost friend, here it comes again
It is like an old, familiar feeling that I have missed and am happy to have back
It's alright, I know I'm right
It is okay, I am confident and correct in my feelings
Hold your breath, and don't forget
Take a moment to cherish this feeling and don't let it slip away
Don't let go
Do not let go of this happiness or of each other
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: IAN BROUDIE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Hold tight, all night
And don't let go
My head's light, my hands are tied
I won't let goTonight, crystal lights
Surround me
Like stars that pour in a waterfall
As love comes downI found rainbows where you go, I go
I'm stuck on you, yes, I'm stuck like glue
From kisses to blows
In our eyes it showsPleasure meets paradise
And it won't let go
It's so nice, butterflies
Don't let goTonight, no thunder clouds
In my skies
In silver chains
The summer rain comes pouring downI found rainbows where you go, I go
I'm stuck on you, yes, I'm stuck like glue
From kisses to blows
In our eyes it showsHere it comes, here it comes again
I remember now and then
It's like a long-lost friend
Here it comes againIt's alright, I know I'm right
Don't let go
Hold your breath and don't forget
Don't let goI found rainbows where you go, I go
I'm stuck on you, yes, I'm stuck like glue
From kisses to blows
In our eyes it showsFrom kisses to blows
In our eyes it shows
@777pusher
For a year or two, this band was in my top 5, and they still induce rainbow stars! This from a straight man (51)
@777pusher
Now 52 and no comment? Wake up, speak out!!
@MathildeRue
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@watchthis401
Many hours on replay...awesome album....
@JackMellor498
I have such a soft spot for this kinda Britpop that carried over the new wave sensibilities of the 80s briefly into the 90s (mainly in the drum beats and jangly guitars) before ditching it in favour of club beats with dance sensibility i.e. Life of Riley.
This is still my favourite Seeds tune.
@MrCuki2902
Un grupaso, aun viviendo en el interior del Uruguay por la noche se colaba alguna FM argentina como horizonte y este tema sonaba de maravilla en mi radiograbador philips. Tiempos q no volveran pero recuerdos q me voy a llevar.
@MathildeRue
Lunchbox music...
@roccostarbuck8069
What a tune.
@johnstone4497
One of my favorite tracks !! great band !!
@RafaelMercadoSalas
This is pure poetry.