Songs About Lightning

Updated April 1, 2024

Multiple performs have created music about Songs About Lightning. Here are 25 of the top ones.

Thunder by Imagine Dragons

From the album, Evolve, released on June 23, 2017

The song "Thunder" by Imagine Dragons is a song about feeling overwhelmed and insignificant. The production details include a soft piano intro that leads into the song's driving beat. The song features heavy drums and guitars that create a feeling of momentum. The song also includes a catchy chorus that will stay stuck in your head long after the song is over.

Electric Love by BØRNS

From the album, Dopamine, released on October 16, 2015

The song "Electric Love" by BØRNS is a synth-pop track with elements of electropop and new wave. The song's production is characterized by its use of synthesizers and drum machines, as well as its catchy, hook-laden melody. The song was co-written by BØRNS and producer/songwriter Justin Tranter, and was released as the lead single from BØRNS' debut album, Dopamine, in 2015. The song received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its catchy melody and production. Electric Love peaked at number two on the US Billboard Alternative Songs chart and has been certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

For Whom The Bell Tolls (Remastered) by Metallica

From the album, Ride The Lightning (Deluxe Remaster), released on July 27, 1984

"For Whom The Bell Tolls (Remastered)" is a song by heavy metal band Metallica, released as the second single from their third album, Ride the Lightning (1984). The song was written in a traditional heavy metal style, featuring intricate guitar riffs and explosive drum fills. It is one of Metallica's most popular songs, being a staple of their live shows and receiving considerable airplay on hard rock and metal radio stations. The song was produced and engineered by Flemming Rasmussen, and mixed at Sweet Silence Studios in Copenhagen, Denmark. It was released on July 2, 1984 as a 7-inch vinyl single, backed with a live version of the instrumental "For Whom The Bell Tolls". The song has been remastered and released on several Metallica compilation albums, including Master of Puppets (1986), Reload (1997), and Garage Inc. (1998).

The Git Up by Blanco Brown

From the album, Honeysuckle & Lightning Bugs, released on October 10, 2019

"The Git Up" is a country rap-style song by American singer-songwriter Blanco Brown. It was released on May 3, 2019 as the lead single from his debut studio album Honeysuckle & Lightning Bugs. The song features a blend of country and hip-hop styles, and its lyrics encourage listeners to "get up and dance" and have a good time. Brown wrote and produced the song himself, with additional production from producer Kenny Wilson. The single peaked at number 11 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and number 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Lightning Crashes by Live

From the album, Throwing Copper, released on January 1, 1994

"Lightning Crashes" is a song by the alternative rock band Live, released as the third single from their 1994 album, Throwing Copper. Written by the band's lead vocalist Ed Kowalczyk, the song is a mid-tempo ballad and was a number one hit in the US, Canada, and Australia. Musically, "Lightning Crashes" is a mid-tempo alternative rock song, with minor key verses and a chorus in a major key. The song opens with a finger-picked guitar line, accompanied by a bass and a hi-hat. The lyrics describe the cycle of life and death, with the chorus proclaiming: "Lightning crashes, an old mother dies / Her intentions fall, to the floor." The song was produced by Jerry Harrison and Live, and was recorded at Pachyderm Studios in Minnesota. The single was released in 1994.

Ride the Lightning - 717 Tapes by Warren Zeiders

From the album, Ride the Lightning (717 Tapes), released on June 25, 2021

"Ride the Lightning - 717 Tapes" is a song by Warren Zeiders and was produced by Mark Dittmar and Warren Zeiders in 2003. It features a driving, guitar-heavy sound with drums, bass and keyboards, accompanied by Zeiders' heavily distorted vocal performance. The lyrics are based around a journey of self-discovery and inner strength, with Zeiders singing about his own struggles with life and his determination to make something of himself. It is a powerful and inspirational song with a strong sense of emotion and intensity.