Little Lightning
Waterloo Revival Lyrics


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In a crowded bar
But it's just me and you
You got a loaded heart, but I see right through
And you're all dressed up, but you're cold inside
If you hold my hand, we can own the night

Darling take a chance
Yeah, yeah

Girl don't put another quarter in the jukebox, jukebox
Baby no.
I can play that old song that we both love
I can hammer it out on an old guitar
We can sip a litle lightning from a Mason Jar
Watch the fireflies buzzin' like we're dancing in the stars

And we're singing now

La la la la,
La la la la,
La la la la la

Yeah, yeah

Lay a blanket down, in this beat up truck
It ain't the boulevard, but it's nice enough
And then you curl in close
Like you've never known a love like this
Well darling come on in, we can start again
I'll show you everything you missed

Girl don't put another quarter in the jukebox, jukebox
Baby no.
I can play that old song that we both love
I can hammer it out on an old guitar
We can sip a litle lightning from a Mason Jar
Watch the fireflies buzzin' like we're dancing in the stars

Girl I bet, before this night is through
We could both be singing, me and you

Yeah, yeah

La la la la,
La la la la,
La la la la la

Yeah, yeah

La la la la,
La la la la,
La la la la la

Yeah, yeah

And ten years have gone by
But every time I hold you close, I go back to the night

When you didn't put another quarter in the jukebox, jukebox
Baby no.
And I played that old song that we both loved
I hammered it out on an old guitar
We sipped a litle lightning from a Mason Jar
Watched the fireflies buzzin' like we're dancing in the stars

And girl I knew, before that night was through
We'd always be singing, "I love you"

Yeah, yeah

La la la la,
La la la la,
La la la la la

Yeah, yeah

La la la la,
La la la la,
La la la la la

Yeah, yeah

La la la la,
La la la la,
La la la la la

Yeah, yeah

La la la la,
La la la la,
La la la la la





Yeah, yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Little Lightning" by Waterloo Revival tells the story of two people who reconnect after years apart in a crowded bar. While the woman seems guarded and shut off to those around her, the man sees right through her and offers her a chance to take a chance on him. They leave the bar and find a beat-up truck, where they curl up and reminisce about past memories. The chorus reflects on the idea that they don't need anything else, not even music, to enjoy each other's company. They sing about sipping "little lightning" from a Mason jar and watching fireflies buzz around them, feeling as though they are dancing in the stars. The line "And ten years have gone by, but every time I hold you close, I go back to the night" suggests that this is a love that has lasted over time, a connection that has remained strong despite the years.


The lyrics in "Little Lightning" capture the feeling of reconnecting with someone you once loved and realizing that the connection is still there. The idea of sipping "little lightning" from a Mason jar and watching the fireflies captures a nostalgic feeling of summers past, adding to the romanticism of the lyrics. This song has a country sound with a pop twist that fits well with the theme of rekindling lost love.


Line by Line Meaning

In a crowded bar
The song begins with the scene of a crowded bar where the singer and his love interest are present.


But it's just me and you
Despite the crowded bar, the singer and his love interest are the only ones that matter to each other.


You got a loaded heart, but I see right through
The love interest may have emotional baggage, but the singer understands her true self.


And you're all dressed up, but you're cold inside
The love interest may seem attractive, but she is emotionally detached.


If you hold my hand, we can own the night
The singer invites the love interest to take a chance with him and create a memorable night together.


Darling take a chance
The singer urges her love interest to take a risk and trust him.


Girl don't put another quarter in the jukebox, jukebox
The singer tells the love interest to stop trying to escape and listen to him instead.


Baby no.
The singer reassures her that he will take care of the music.


I can play that old song that we both love
The singer knows their shared love and memories, and promises to bring them back.


I can hammer it out on an old guitar
The singer has the skills to create their special moment.


We can sip a litle lightning from a Mason Jar
The singer suggests they drink a bit of moonshine from a Mason Jar to create a rustic, intimate feeling.


Watch the fireflies buzzin' like we're dancing in the stars
The singer wants to create a magical atmosphere with the natural environment.


And we're singing now
The couple begins to enjoy the moment, feeling happy and free singing together.


Lay a blanket down, in this beat up truck
The singer suggests they get comfortable in his beat-up truck by placing a blanket down.


It ain't the boulevard, but it's nice enough
The truck may not be a luxury car, but it's still suitable for their special moment.


And then you curl in close
The love interest snuggles close to the singer, feeling safe and loved in his arms.


Like you've never known a love like this
The singer makes the love interest feel like she's never experienced love like this before.


Well darling come on in, we can start again
The singer invites her to leave the past behind and start over with him.


I'll show you everything you missed
He assures her that he has a lot to offer and will help her experience life to the fullest.


Girl I bet, before this night is through
The singer is confident that their night together will be unforgettable.


We could both be singing, me and you
They will share their love by singing together.


And ten years have gone by
The singer reflects on the past and the longevity of their relationship since their memorable night together.


But every time I hold you close, I go back to the night
The memory of their special moment is so vivid that every time he holds her close, he's transported back to that time.


And I played that old song that we both loved
The singer recalls playing the old song that they both cherished.


I hammered it out on an old guitar
He remembers playing the guitar to create the perfect moment.


We sipped a litle lightning from a Mason Jar
They drank moonshine from a Mason Jar, creating a special moment and an organic ambiance.


Watched the fireflies buzzin' like we're dancing in the stars
He remembers enjoying the magical atmosphere with the love interest.


And girl I knew, before that night was through
The singer was sure that their love would last a lifetime by the end of that night.


We'd always be singing, "I love you"
The couple will always express their love to each other, just like they did on that special night.




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