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Thunder and Lightning
15,622
Hard Rock
Thunder and Lightning was released on January 1, 1983 by Rhino/Warner Records as a part of the album Thunder and Lightning
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Release DateJanuary 1, 1983
LabelRhino/Warner Records
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM102

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Thin Lizzy
Thin Lizzy
Performer
Phil Lynott
Phil Lynott
Vocals
Scott Gorham
Scott Gorham
Guitar
John Sykes
John Sykes
Guitar
Darren Wharton
Darren Wharton
Keyboards
Brian Downey
Brian Downey
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Phil Lynott
Phil Lynott
Songwriter
Brian Downey
Brian Downey
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Thin Lizzy
Thin Lizzy
Producer
Chris Tsangarides
Chris Tsangarides
Producer

Lyrics

Locked up in the classroom, waitin' for the break
Down to the schoolyard, knockin' the gate
Into the alley, meet up with the boys
Waitin' for the weekend to make a little noise
Thunderous roar, lightnin' fast
Kickin' the girls and it's startin' to blast
Screamin' at the heavens and the fate means stumble
It's Saturday night when heavy rock was born
Like thunder and lightnin'
God damn, it's so excitin'
It hits you like a hammer
God damn
It was Saturday night, I was ready for the dance
My girl walked in holdin' another guys hand
He stood six foot six, he looked two miles wide
I was takin' it easy till he took her outside
I was madder than hell, fit to burn
This guy had played with love before but now he'd have to learn
Standin' in the corner, givin' him a thrill
You can keep your lover, honey, but he'll have to pay the bill
Like thunder and lightnin'
God damn, it's so excitin'
It hits you like a hammer
God damn
Well, the place started rockin', it was Saturday night
I was dressed to kill, I was feelin' alright
Alright in the middle of the night
I wasn't ready for a rumble but the mood was a-right
When he got up to leave, I stood in his way
I said, "Now that you've had your fun, the price you'll have to pay"
In the doorway, up against the wall
When they play a heavy record then I'm gonna have a ball
Like thunder and lightnin'
God damn, it's so excitin'
It hits you like a hammer
God damn
Like thunder and lightnin'
God damn, it's so excitin'
It hits you like a hammer
God damn
We started to rumble
I was tumblin' in
We were rockin' and rollin' and rollin' and tumblin'
I fumbled and started to win
When they played another record, then I hit him again
I hit him again, I couldn't hit him any more
My hands were black and blue and my jaw was sore
Screamin' at the heavens and like a frightening stumble
It was Saturday night when heavy rock was born
Written by: Brian Downey, Phil Lynott
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