Lightning in a Bottle
The Summer Set Lyrics
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Party in nowhere land
We start a fire
Sparklers in every hand
No phones, let go
Cut all the strings tonight
Singin' aloud
We're making out
Life's never felt so good
Bring on the storm
We're wilin' out tonight
Then you lost your shoes as it started to rain
And your jeans soaked through but you smiled anyway
Throw our hearts in the air
Hearts in the air
Hearts in the air
We're catching lightning in a bottle
Don't give a fuck about tomorrow
Yeah, we're dancing in the backseat
We don't need gravity here in the afterglow
Yeah, we're rolling with the thunder
Now take a breath, we're going under
We're getting busy on the backstreets
We don't need gravity here in the afterglow
Back of the car
Blankets and me and you
We're running on perfectly wasted youth
I'll hold you close
We'll call this home tonight
And the fake tattoo that you drew on my arm
Had an X and an O
Never change who you are
Throw our hearts in the air
Hearts in the air
Hearts in the air
We're catching lightning in a bottle
Don't give a fuck about tomorrow
Yeah, we're dancing in the backseat
We don't need gravity here in the afterglow
Yeah, we're rolling with the thunder
Now take a breath, we're going under
We're getting busy on the backstreets
We don't need gravity here in the afterglow
Here in the afterglow
Hearts in the air
Hearts in the air
Hearts in the air
Throw our hearts in the air
Hearts in the air
Hearts in the air
Hearts in the air
We're catching lightning in a bottle
Don't give a fuck about tomorrow
Yeah, we're dancing in the backseat
We don't need gravity here in the afterglow
Yeah, we're rolling with the thunder
Now take a breath, we're going under
We're getting busy on the backstreets
We don't need gravity here in the afterglow
Here in the afterglow (hearts in the air, hearts in the air)
(Hearts in the air, hearts in the air) here in the afterglow
Hearts in the air (throw your)
Hearts in the air
Here in the afterglow
The lyrics of "Lightning in a Bottle" by The Summer Set paint a vivid picture of a wild carefree night in the middle of nowhere. The song starts with the image of a raging fire and sparklers in everyone's hand. The partygoers have cut all connections with the world, including their phones, and are howling at the moon. The chorus talks about catching lightning in a bottle, not worrying about tomorrow, and enjoying the moment. The bridge section of the song describes the couple running away from the party and finding comfort and home in each other's arms.
The lyrics reflect the constant struggle of youth to feel alive and enjoy the moment while defying all the societal norms. The emotions and images it portrays show the primal human desire for adventure and excitement. The words are reflective of the curiosity and freedom that define youth.
Line by Line Meaning
Out in the wild
We are free, away from responsibilities.
Party in nowhere land
We are having a party in a secluded area, away from civilization.
We start a fire
We ignite a physical and emotional spark that fuels our night and our connection.
Sparklers in every hand
We are surrounded by sparks of joy and celebration.
No phones, let go
We disconnect from the outside world, and we immerse ourselves in the present.
Cut all the strings tonight
We let go of all the things that tie us down, and we embrace freedom.
Singin' aloud
We express our joy and our energy through music and singing.
Howlin' right at the moon
Our wildness matches the moon's intensity and primal energy.
We're making out
We are passionately kissing and exploring each other's bodies.
Life's never felt so good
We are living the moment to the fullest, and we have never felt so alive and happy.
Bring on the storm
We are ready to face any challenge that life throws our way, and we will enjoy it.
We're wilin' out tonight
We are going crazy and letting ourselves loose in our celebration.
Then you lost your shoes as it started to rain
Even when things get tough, we still find things to smile about.
And your jeans soaked through but you smiled anyway
We find joy in the unexpected situations, and we don't let them bring us down.
Throw our hearts in the air
We fully embrace our emotions and love, and we let them fill the air.
We're catching lightning in a bottle
We are capturing a rare and powerful moment of connection and happiness.
Don't give a fuck about tomorrow
We live in the moment, and we don't worry about what will happen in the future.
Yeah, we're dancing in the backseat
We are dancing and celebrating wherever we are, even if it's not ideal.
We don't need gravity here in the afterglow
We feel light and free from our inner happiness, and we don't need anything else to sustain it.
Yeah, we're rolling with the thunder
We are enjoying the thrilling and exciting moments in our wild celebration.
Now take a breath, we're going under
We are diving deep into our emotions and connection, and we will enjoy the ride.
We're getting busy on the backstreets
We are living our life to the fullest, even if it's not conventional or expected.
Back of the car
We are making the most of the situation we're in and creating a memorable moment.
Blankets and me and you
We are cozy and warm, surrounded only by each other's love.
We're running on perfectly wasted youth
We are living life to the fullest, and we are not wasting a single moment.
I'll hold you close
We are cherishing each other's presence and love, and we are not letting go.
We'll call this home tonight
We are creating a temporary home in our moment together, and we will cherish it.
And the fake tattoo that you drew on my arm
We create fun and temporary mementos to remember our wild night together.
Had an X and an O
We express our affection and love in any way we can, even if it's temporary or fake.
Never change who you are
We appreciate each other's true selves and embrace them fully.
Hearts in the air (throw your)
We put our hearts out there, and we show our love and joy without hesitation.
Here in the afterglow
We are basking in the happiness and memories of our wild night, and we will cherish it forever.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brian Dales, Emily Wright, Ian Kirkpatrick, John Gomez
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Arianna Godwaldt
Saw this band at Warped tour and instantly fell in love! Haven't stopped listening to their music since <3
Shannon Gatlin
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Amanda Drop
this is without a doubt the best music video they could've made for this song. so proud of you guys, watching you grow as big as you are today was worth waiting since 2008 for everyone to realize how amazing you all are.
Han X
THIS IS A GREAT SONG FOR SUMMER✔️ ✖️
pilarofautumn
como siempre una cacion increible y con mucho ritmo, un gran saludo desde españa y seguid asii grandes, espero que llegueis muy lejos porque sois increibles. TRADUCCION: incredible as always and with great pace, a big hello from Spain and follow so great song, I hope you arrive very far because you are amazing :)
Double Dee
it gives me an amazing summer vibe
MusicIsMyLife4Eva89
I love this song so much!
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Y'all's whole album was me and my bestfriend's JAM the whole entire summer and we even got to see you at warped tour and y'all were so great! We were front row and went deaf for like 2 minutes after but so worth it! Plus I also got really dehydrated when I was in like to take a pic with you guys so I didn't get to cuz I had to sit down! Biggest regret of my life! But y'all are still really great <3
H
I love this song it's so catchy
TheOfficialTylrrB
This was like my favorite song this summer!!