Lyrics
Thunder, thunder, thunder, thunder
Repetition of "thunder" emphasizes a powerful and imminent force.
Thunder, thunder, thunder, thunder
-Thunder, thunder
-I was caught
Narrator is in a critical situation with no escape, feeling abandoned.
In the middle of a railroad track (thunder)
-I looked 'round
-And I knew there was no turning back (thunder)
-My mind raced
-And I thought, what could I do? (Thunder)
-And I knew
-There was no help, no help from you (thunder)
-Sound of the drums
Intense and emotional experience, symbolized by the drums and thunder of guns.
Beating in my heart
-The thunder of guns
-Tore me apart
-You've been
The narrator declares being "thunderstruck," suggesting a profound impact.
Thunderstruck
-Rode down the highway
Describes a wild adventure, breaking rules, meeting people, and having a memorable time.
Broke the limit, we hit the town
-Went through to Texas, yeah, Texas, and we had some fun
-We met some girls
-Some dancers who gave a good time
-Broke all the rules
-Played all the fools
-Yeah, yeah, they, they, they blew our minds
-And I was shaking at the knees
Physical and emotional impact on the narrator; expresses a desire for more.
Could I come again, please?
-Yeah, them ladies were too kind
-You've been
Reiteration of being "thunderstruck," emphasizing the intensity of the experience.
Thunderstruck, thunderstruck
-Yeah, yeah, yeah, thunderstruck
-Ooh, thunderstruck, yeah
Additional emphasis on the impact with an exclamation of "thunderstruck."
I was shaking at the knees
Repetition of the narrator's physical and emotional state, seeking a repeat experience.
Could I come again, please? Oh
-Thunderstruck, thunderstruck
Affirmation of the overall positive experience, expressing contentment.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, thunderstruck, thunderstruck
-Yeah, yeah, yeah, said, yeah, it's alright, we're doin' fine
-Yeah, it's alright, we're doin' fine, fine, fine
-Thunderstruck, yeah, yeah, yeah
Repetition of "thunderstruck" and acknowledgment of the profound impact on the narrator.
Thunderstruck, thunderstruck
-Thunderstruck, whoa, baby, baby
-Thunderstruck, you've been thunderstruck
-Thunderstruck, thunderstruck
-Thunderstruck, you've been thunderstruck
Final confirmation of being "thunderstruck," summarizing the theme of the song.
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