Written by: RICHIE SUPA
Duration: 5:15
Discover the poetic beauty in ‘Lightning Strikes’ by Aerosmith. This lyric breakdown takes you on a journey through the artist’s thoughts, emotions, and the story they aim to tell. From clever metaphors to evocative imagery, we delve into the nuances that make this song a lyrical masterpiece. Whether you’re a fan of Aerosmith or a lover of well-crafted words, our detailed analysis will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of this song.
The boys and the Dukes are ready to rumble
The word on the street some heads are gonna tumble
Blades gonna flash when streets gang clash
In the avenue tonight
When the lightning strikes
Zip gun Johnny’s finger is itchin’
The lid’s gonna blow up in hell’s kitchen
It’s an eye for an eye
And a tooth for a tooth
It’s so ruthless when they fight
When the lightning strikes
And it’s free for all in the parking lot
And who’ll rule the street
And the night explodes
When the cops bring down the heat
And the chains they crash like thunder
While the weak ones all retreat
Gotta draw first blood
Or they’ll read your funeral rights
When the lightning strikes
It’s dog eat dog when you meet your rival
And the combat zone it’s your means of survival
Gonna get last licks on a suicide blitz
With a broken dagger knife
When the lightning strikes
And it’s free for all in the parking lot
And who’ll rule the street
And the night explodes
When the cops bring down the heat
And the chains they crash like thunder
While the weak ones all retreat
Gotta draw first blood
Or they’ll read your funeral rights
Oh, oh
When the lightning strikes
When the lightning strikes
When the lightning strikes
Lightning and thunder
When the lightning strikes