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Introduction
Have you ever heard a song that perfectly captures the intensity of a storm, both in sound and in spirit? That’s exactly what “Thunder and Lightning” by Argent feels like—a musical storm. From the very first chord, you can feel the power crackling through the air, much like watching dark clouds roll in on a summer afternoon.
Released by Argent in 1974, this song stands out as a powerhouse track that showcases not only the band’s raw energy but also their ability to create vivid imagery through music. It’s a blend of rock that’s both electric and elemental, with vocals and instrumentals that hit you like a gust of wind. The rhythm pulses through your veins like the rumble of thunder, while the sharp, piercing guitar riffs mimic the flashes of lightning splitting the sky.
What makes “Thunder and Lightning” truly special is the way it grabs your emotions. It’s not just a song about weather—it’s about the wild, uncontrollable forces in life that sometimes take us by surprise. The lyrics tap into that primal energy, making you feel both the danger and the exhilaration that comes with standing in the eye of the storm. It’s like Argent is reminding us that life, with all its unpredictability, has moments of sheer intensity that we can’t always control, but we can definitely ride through.
This song also captures the magic of the 70s rock era, where bands like Argent weren’t afraid to push boundaries and infuse their music with a mix of raw emotion and technical skill. Every time you listen to “Thunder and Lightning,” it’s like taking a trip back to that time—a reminder of how music can feel alive, stormy, and full of charge.
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Lyrics
Ballard
There are times when you’re feeling so good
That the only way to move is down
You’re feeling fine, looking like a king
Then you turn around and you’re painted like a clown.
Nights you feel you’re about to win
The gold in your pocket turns to tin.
Thunder, lightning, striking again and again and again and again
Thunder and lightning striking me down.
You play the game and you just can’t lose
And you’re walking with your feet off the ground
Every ball seems to hit the net
Every penny that you save becomes a pound.
Just when you find peace of mind
Just look around and what do you find?
Thunder (thunder, thunder, thunder) lightning (lightning, lightning, lightning)
Striking (striking, striking, striking) again and again and again and again
Thunder and lightning striking me down.
Well you play the game and you just can’t lose
And you’re walking with your feet off the ground
Every ball seems to hit the net
Every penny that you save becomes a pound.
Just when you find peace of mind
Just look around and what do you find?
Thunder (thunder, thunder, thunder) lightning (lightning, lightning, lightning)
Striking (striking, striking, striking) again and again and again and again
Thunder and lightning striking me down.
Thunder (thunder, thunder, thunder) lightning (lightning, lightning, lightning)
Striking (striking, striking, striking) again and again and again and again
Thunder and lightning striking me down.