Lightning Seeds are an alternative/pop band, largely the brainchild of writ… Read Full Bio ↴Lightning Seeds are an alternative/pop band, largely the brainchild of writer, singer and guitarist Ian Broudie (born 4th August 1958 in Liverpool, England). The band currently consists of Ian Broudie (vocals, guitar), Riley Broudie (guitar), Martyn Campbell (bass), Angie Pollock (keyboard) and Jack Prince (drums). Co-founder Simon Rogers, although no longer a member of the band, still works with them during album recordings. They are best known for three songs: 1989's "Pure", 1992's "The Life of Riley" and 1996's "Three Lions"

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.

Sweetest Soul Sensations
The Lightning Seeds Lyrics

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I thought there'd be fireworks
I expected changes (changes)
I thought there'd be trumpets
Sweetest soul sensations

I've been on my own all day (day)
Nothing seems to be okay (okay)
Blue-eyed soul has turned to grey (grey)
Everything reminds you
Love brings mood swings, love hurts
Every time I try to hold back or get in
You slam doors

I thought there'd be fireworks
I expected changes (changes)
I thought there'd be trumpets
Sweetest soul sensations

Sitting on my own as I
Draw the blinds
Reaching out for someone to compromise
Al is letting go as we start to fight

I thought there'd be fireworks (fireworks)
I expected changes (changes)
I thought there'd be trumpets (trumpets)
Sweetest soul sensations
I thought there'd be fireworks
I expected changes (changes)
I thought there'd be trumpets
Sweetest soul sensations
(fireworks) ah, ha, ha
(Changes) Ah, ha, ha, ha
(Trumpets)
(Sweetest Soul Sensations) Ah, ha, ha

I forget these feelings
The sweet soul sensations
I forget these feelings

These sweet soul sensations
I forget these feelings

Overall Meaning

The song "Sweetest Soul Sensations" by The Lightning Seeds is a testament to the power of soulful music to heal and soothe the soul. The lyrics describe the singer's longing for a deep connection with someone who understands the power of soul music to evoke emotion and stir the soul. The singer spends his day listening to classic soul music from Al Green and Marvin Gaye, hoping for a rewind to hear his favorite tracks again. He is anticipating a deep connection with someone who shares his love for the "sweetest soul sensations" and who can understand the many mood swings that come with love.

Despite his longing, the singer finds that his relationship is marred by mind games and hurtful behavior. He had hoped for fireworks and trumpets, but instead, he's left with a sense of disappointment and betrayal. As he sits alone in his room, drawing the blinds and reaching out for someone to compromise, he realizes that his sweetest soul sensations have turned to gray.

In the end, the singer longs to forget these feelings and rediscover the sweet soul sensations that once filled his life. This song speaks to the transformative power of music, the deep connection it can provide, and the inner transformation that sometimes takes place when we embrace our emotions and let the music move us.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been on my own all day (day)
I have spent the day by myself

With Al Green and Marvin Gaye (Gaye)
I have been listening to music by Al Green and Marvin Gaye

Waiting for rewind to play (play)
I am eager to hear the music played again

I'm anticipating
I am excited and looking forward to something

Mood swings, Al sings once more
The music I am listening to by Al Green is causing me to have mood swings

Everything is changing
My emotions and feelings are changing due to the music I am listening to

You've played mind games before
You have tricked or manipulated me before

I thought there'd be fireworks
I had high expectations of something exciting happening

I expected changes (changes)
I anticipated there would be some sort of change or transformation

I thought there'd be trumpets
I believed something grand or significant would happen

Sweetest soul sensations
These emotions and feelings I am experiencing due to the music are incredibly pleasurable

Nothing seems to be okay (okay)
Things are not going well

Blue-eyed soul has turned to grey (grey)
The enjoyable music has become dull or lifeless

Everything reminds you
I am constantly reminded of something

Love brings mood swings, love hurts
Being in love causes me emotional ups and downs and can be painful

Every time I try to hold back or get in
Whenever I try to restrain myself or be involved

You slam doors
You react negatively and shut yourself off

Sitting on my own as I
I am alone

Draw the blinds
I close the curtains on the windows

Reaching out for someone to compromise
I am in search of someone to reach a mutual agreement with

Al is letting go as we start to fight
The music by Al Green is fading away as we begin to argue

(fireworks) ah, ha, ha
The sound of fireworks

(Changes) Ah, ha, ha, ha
The excitement of change

(Trumpets)
The sound of trumpets

(Sweetest Soul Sensations) Ah, ha, ha
The joy and pleasure of the beautiful music

I forget these feelings
I am no longer able to experience these same pleasurable emotions

The sweet soul sensations
The beautiful feelings and emotions caused by the soulful music

These sweet soul sensations
These wonderful, pleasing emotions

I forget these feelings
I am no longer capable of experiencing these same pleasant emotions

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AL L. GREEN, IAN ZACHARY BROUDIE, MARK JAMES CULLEN

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02Sweetest Soul Sensations3:32

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03If Only4:55

04City Bright Stars2:47

05I Wish I Was In Love3:21

06Happy Satellite4:07

07Get It Right3:22

08Cigarettes & Lies4:15

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10Tales Of The Riverbank4:09

11Pussyfoot (Reprise)1:40

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I've been on my own all day (day)
With Al Green and Marvin Gaye (Gaye)
Waiting for rewind to play (play)
I'm anticipating
Mood swings, Al sings once more
Everything is changing
You've played mind games before

I thought there'd be fireworks
I expected changes (changes)
I thought there'd be trumpets
Sweetest soul sensations

I've been on my own all day (day)
Nothing seems to be okay (okay)
Blue-eyed soul has turned to grey (grey)
Everything reminds you
Love brings mood swings, love hurts
Every time I try to hold back or get in
You slam doors

I thought there'd be fireworks
I expected changes (changes)
I thought there'd be trumpets
Sweetest soul sensations

Sitting on my own as I
Draw the blinds
Reaching out for someone to compromise
Al is letting go as we start to fight

I thought there'd be fireworks (fireworks)
I expected changes (changes)
I thought there'd be trumpets (trumpets)
Sweetest soul sensations
I thought there'd be fireworks
I expected changes (changes)
I thought there'd be trumpets
Sweetest soul sensations
(fireworks) ah, ha, ha
(Changes) Ah, ha, ha, ha
(Trumpets)
(Sweetest Soul Sensations) Ah, ha, ha

I forget these feelings
The sweet soul sensations
I forget these feelings
These sweet soul sensations
I forget these feelings