Lightning Strikes
The Men of Porn Lyrics
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The word on the street some heads are gonna tumble
Blades gonna flash when streets gang clash
In the avenue tonight
When the lightning strikes
Zip gun Johnny's finger is itchin'
It's an eye for an eye
And a tooth for a tooth
It's so ruthless when they fight
When the lightning strikes
And it's free for all in the parking lot
And who'll rule the street
And the night explodes
When the cops bring down the heat
And the chains they crash like thunder
While the weak ones all retreat
Gotta draw first blood
Or they'll read your funeral rights
When the lightning strikes
It's dog eat dog when you meet your rival
And the combat zone it's your means of survival
Gonna get last licks on a suicide blitz
With a broken dagger knife
When the lightning strikes
And it's free for all in the parking lot
And who'll rule the street
And the night explodes
When the cops bring down the heat
And the chains they crash like thunder
While the weak ones all retreat
Gotta draw first blood
Or they'll read your funeral rights
When the lightning strikes
When the lightning strikes
When the lightning strikes
Lightning and thunder
When the lightning strikes
The Men of Porn's song "Lightning Strikes" is a reflection of the violent gang culture prevalent in inner-city neighborhoods. The lyrics describe the anticipation and eventual eruption of a gang war. The opening lines "Boys, your looks are ready to rumble, The word on the street some heads are gonna tumble" are ominous and suggest a tense situation. The singer, Zip Gun Johnny, is itching to take on his rivals and the lyrics indicate that blades will flash when streets gang clash. The song suggests that it is an even fight, with both sides having weapons and the intensity of the fight being ruthless.
The chorus emphasizes the unpredictable and violent nature of the gang fight, "When the lightning strikes," indicating that there is no knowing when it will happen but when it does, it will be brutal. The lyrics also suggest that the fight will take place in the parking lot, and whoever wins will rule the street. However, when the cops bring down the heat, the fight will stop abruptly. The chains crashing like thunder and the weak ones retreating gives a chilling perspective over the incidents that follow. The song suggests that in a world of uncertainty and danger, it is essential to be ready to draw first blood, lest you face the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Boys, your looks are ready to rumble
You boys seem prepared for a fight
The word on the street some heads are gonna tumble
People are expecting a violent altercation
Blades gonna flash when streets gang clash
The gangs will use weapons in the fight
In the avenue tonight
The fight will take place on the street tonight
Zip gun Johnny's finger is itchin'
A man named Zip gun Johnny is eager to use his weapon
The lid's gonna blow up in hell's kitchen
Things are about to get explosive
It's an eye for an eye
Retaliation is a rule
And a tooth for a tooth
The punishment must fit the crime
It's so ruthless when they fight
The fight will be brutal
And it's free for all in the parking lot
The fight will be chaotic and anyone can join in
And who'll rule the street
The fight is a battle for control
And the night explodes
The violence erupts suddenly and powerfully
When the cops bring down the heat
When the police arrive to stop the fight
And the chains they crash like thunder
The sound of chains hitting against each other is loud
While the weak ones all retreat
The people who can't handle the violence avoid it
Gotta draw first blood
You have to be the first to inflict injury
Or they'll read your funeral rights
If you wait to defend yourself, you might die
It's dog eat dog when you meet your rival
It's a competition to see who will survive
And the combat zone it's your means of survival
The only way to make it through is to fight
Gonna get last licks on a suicide blitz
You'll do anything to come out on top, even if it means you'll die
With a broken dagger knife
You'll use whatever weapon you can find
When the lightning strikes
When the violence explodes
Lightning and thunder
The power and intensity of the violence
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RICHIE SUPA
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