Live - Lightning Crashes (Acoustic)

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Live - Lightning Crashes (Acoustic)

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"Lightning Crashes (Acoustic)" by Live.
Lightning crashes a new mother cries
Her placenta falls to the floor
The angel opens her eyes
The confusion sets in
Before the doctor can even close the door
Lightning crashes an old mother dies
Her intentions fall to the floor
The angel closes her eyes
The confusion that was hers
Belongs now to the baby down the hall
Oh now feel it, comin' back again
Like a rollin', thunder chasing the wind
Forces pullin' from
The center of the earth again
I can feel it.
Lightning crashes a new mother cries
This moment she's been waiting for
The angel opens her eyes
Pale blue colored iris
Contains the circle
And puts the glory out to hide, hide
Oh now feel it, comin' back again
Like a rollin', thunder chasing the wind
Forces pullin' from
The center of the earth again
I can feel it.
Oh now feel it, comin' back again
Like a rollin', thunder chasing the wind
Forces pullin' from
The center of the earth again
I can feel it.
Oh now feel it, comin' back again
Like a rollin', thunder chasing the wind
Forces pullin' from
The center of the earth again
I can feel it.

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@tones7mca 14 жыл бұрын

I was at a party many years ago, everyone was just chatting away to each other, relaxing and putting the world to rights. At some point, no one really registered it, but my friend started to play and sing this on the guitar, the whole room stopped, it was like a moment frozen in time, everyone just appreciating this song and the acoustic magic and passion our friend was gifting to us. Increadible song, whoever sings it.

@neener420420420 12 жыл бұрын

This song brings me back to the late 90's. I still remember some of the things I did back then, trying my first joint and looking up at the stars here in Ontario. I'll never forget my life here. I love it, I miss it. Time goes way too quickly. I was a sneaky lil' bastard back in those days hahah.

@brianbond7856 4 жыл бұрын

Wow are you my twin I was thinking pretty close to that and I too from Ontario, Toronto at the time I couldn't for the life of me remember the name of the song I googled the baby down the hall and presto . How Tim does fly. Ohh the days!!!

@calmartin 16 жыл бұрын

Our family has become close with the most genuine and caring man who is still alive today (over 10 years later), who has Barb's heart beating in his chest! "Lightning Crashes" literally lives on. (thanks, Cory - York, PA)

@kentton77 6 жыл бұрын

My mother had her first born 5 years before me. In the time before me, she had a stillborn and a miscarriage. When she became pregnant again, she and my father had already prepared for the best and worst. The stethoscope heard the heart of a baby. My parents were later at the drugstore and my mother pointed out twins on the cover of a birth announcement card to my father. My father responded with, "Don't even think about it." Well, our hearts were in sync. At birth, 6.7lb & 6.8lb came out in 3 min, twins. I later thought my mother could relate to this song when I learned guitar and sang it, but I had a hard time not crying when I sang. She "luckily" only delt with two of the scenarios.

@andrewsparkes8829 5 жыл бұрын

Wow dude, that's like learning The Drugs Don't Work to play to someone whose parent died of cancer. Just because they can emphasize doesn't make it a kind or nice thing to do for someone to dredge up their worst memories just so you can do a performance.

@xxMrBaldyxx 7 жыл бұрын

such a great song to play on guitar. it's a simple progression but it sounds awesome

@lulunicole5232 12 жыл бұрын

I love this song. It's one of my mom's favorites, and i inherited most of her music collection, so...

@brunabartz7757 4 жыл бұрын

My wife died a day after our child was born and i played this while i was holding her hand this is an amazing song to sing with a group of friends when youre piss drunk this group disappeared - great song/great memories.

@joelsjunk239 4 жыл бұрын

Why'd you just copy and paste two comments

@buiminhthao1910 4 жыл бұрын

First of all, it is a great song. Second of all it is a song about the circle of life. it reminds me of the first women I truly had the misfortune to love with all my soul......love it!

@zahldineh 15 жыл бұрын

"The band dedicated this to Barbara Lewis, one of their high school friends who was killed by a drunk driver around the time this song was written. Her brother in-law Cory told us the story: The song's lyrics are mostly an analogy. Barb donated several organs, including her heart. She was close with Ed and the guys and died in a car collision with a fleeing armed robber." That's the story about this song that you can find on Songfacts. A song about circle of life, such beautiful song.

@mattbruno7261 11 жыл бұрын

My wife died a day after our child was born and i played this while i was holding her hand

@Stinkydo0d 6 жыл бұрын

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that. I had a dream about that when I was 18, only my wife died right after giving birth in the dream. I'm 20 now, not married, and it haunts me pretty bad to this day. I've never had a nightmare that was so horrifying like that.

@ChilinWithGames 6 жыл бұрын

You can only remember, and show your child the best life possible, its a peiece of her she has left you. You can do it even if feels like not worth the try. Your her legacy, and so is your child.

@trenderfamily7542 6 жыл бұрын

matt bruno I'm sorry

@brianbond7856 4 жыл бұрын

My heart goes out too you

@theressomethingaboutmary6331 4 жыл бұрын

feel it coming back again... 2020

@bigtmilano12 11 жыл бұрын

Geez, bro, you just made me cry. (seriously). My condolences to you....love that little baby up and always give your child those beautiful memories

@zebediahanzaldua3723 7 жыл бұрын

tony milano - WLUDS I.M )

@mdewitt11 15 жыл бұрын

Instrumentals riveting Lyrics Moving, with a deep underlying meaning All you need to create one of the greatest songs ever written...

@choniknights 15 жыл бұрын

I grew Up With the song..you can never go wrong with it

@jobabe1856 9 жыл бұрын

Great song brings back memories.

@Soundman103 15 жыл бұрын

Great song excellent vocals loved listening to this song

@AwesomePCP 14 жыл бұрын

I seen these guys in Toronto Live!!!! AMAZING f'n show!!!!

@stardaddyo9 14 жыл бұрын

i rarely rate a song as a masterpeice. this is one.

@DarkSideGangsta74 15 жыл бұрын

Nice song loving for a long time and never gets old lol

@ctjazzking 15 жыл бұрын

This is such an epic song!!!&so fun 2 play live

@BostonSteve922 16 жыл бұрын

i've always been fascinated by thunderstorms and lightning..thanks for posting this

@pollocampero32 15 жыл бұрын

one of the bests songs, ever

@wendym1234 13 жыл бұрын

(wikipedia) Kowalczyk says that the video for "Lightning Crashes" has caused misinterpretations of the song's intent. "While the clip is shot in a home environment, I envisioned it taking place in a hospital, where all these simultaneous deaths and births are going on, one family mourning the loss of a woman while a screaming baby emerges from a young mother in another room. Nobody's dying in the act of childbirth, as some viewers think. What you're seeing is actually a happy ending based on a

@SpoiledRottenYes 12 жыл бұрын

Don't be such a hater. It's just a song and just a video. If you don't like it, don't listen to it.

@Happycats218 13 жыл бұрын

First of all, it is a great song. Second of all it is a song about the circle of life.

@darkmoods7799 10 жыл бұрын

This takes me back! Always loved this song always will :-)

@Tuddyboy11 15 жыл бұрын

Going to see them in Atlantic City at the House of Blues on Saturday. This is one of the most powerful and beautiful songs ever written.

@mattbruno7261 11 жыл бұрын

Man i love this song....

@MrJo1340 11 жыл бұрын

Never heard the acoustic version before. It's great!

@dbeater1 14 жыл бұрын

ya know i am sure i've heard the non acoustic version ..many times but today while just cleaning the car this came on the radio..and i just stopped the lyrics are so sad ..yet rejoycing at the same time.The so different story of two mothers is heart wrenching. It is such a well written thought provoking lyrics as to make the listener well up at the vision they create..man i love this song

@joshuachadmorris5178 6 жыл бұрын

This is the best I heard him sing this live in the right key finnaly like the album

@SierraDawnSmith 14 жыл бұрын

beautiful song!!

@angeldoll2718 10 жыл бұрын

Great song, I Love it.

@MrLEMORISSETTE 12 жыл бұрын

VIAJO OUVINDO MUSICAS DO LIVE....ELAS ME LEVAM PRA BEM LONGE DAQUI....GRAÇAS A DEUS

@trdball 7 жыл бұрын

Freakin awesome song.

@CommanderChaos24 13 жыл бұрын

This is an amazing version of this song

@hownos 9 жыл бұрын

this group disappeared - great song/great memories.

@sandrofloro6538 9 жыл бұрын

awesome tune

@ditde 15 жыл бұрын

My favourite song.

@marionherrera8075 9 жыл бұрын

What happened to this group..we miss you guys..ROCK ON..

@JCJAMZvideo 9 жыл бұрын

Still together just not with Ed. They got a new singer now.

@marionherrera8075 9 жыл бұрын

Do they still have the "mystique" as Ed's voice resonated in their songs?

@JCJAMZvideo 9 жыл бұрын

I don't know. I haven't listened to the new guy.

@born1n0z 16 жыл бұрын

well done finding a quality copy of this acoustic version. good song to post mate

@superhettie 13 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful and touching song! ♥♥♥♥

@fruitofspirit 15 жыл бұрын

This one gets me everytime.

@Cathiine 16 жыл бұрын

i love this song

@salvadorcontreras4603 10 жыл бұрын

I Love this song

@parkergardner2724 11 жыл бұрын

Loved it!

@applesbeenhere 13 жыл бұрын

Gweston, the song is about a hospital. In one room a birth and in another a lady dying. It's sad and beautiful and a powerful song.

@AnoopLova247 12 жыл бұрын

great song

@alvinpatacsil 12 жыл бұрын

I just got 'time warped' back in '95. Throwing Copper is probably the second best album of the nineties after Nirvana's Nevermind. I was on my fresman year then in college. Thanks for the post.

@randy88rules 7 жыл бұрын

CAPT. CRIMSON AND I SANG THIS UNTIL SHE PASSED AWAY JULY 26 2015. I MISS HER SO MUCH!!!!

@Gtczy666Challenger 15 жыл бұрын

Great song...

@tazmaniadevil969 15 жыл бұрын

nice song...

@RisaKay 11 жыл бұрын

This is so good!!! I love it.

@jimmypge 16 жыл бұрын

The song is about the circle of life, two unrelated things occur, a baby being born, an old woman dieing. The mother of the baby is not dead, the old woman is dead. and the old women doesn't have anything to do with the baby or the mother of the baby. The crash of lightening is the moment when everything happens. Since lightening occurs so often this is a metaphor for how this circle of life occurs all the time. That's relativley what it is about

@lakyterminator 16 жыл бұрын

muy buena ojala algun dia pudiera verlos en vivo en chile...

@born1n0z 16 жыл бұрын

i know that Ed Kowalczy did a live studio version for triple m radio in australia, and thats why it stuck in my mind. but i couldnt find a good version of it. cheers for getting it up.

@mamacita220ify 11 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@neyyooya5147 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!

@bloodybazan 15 жыл бұрын

cool!!! great song!!!

@tonylee1124 4 жыл бұрын

This one rocks

@fordrocks101 11 жыл бұрын

The band dedicated this to Barbara Lewis, one of their high school friends who was killed by a drunk driver around the time this song was written. Her brother in-law Cory told us the story:The song's lyrics are mostly an analogy. Barb donated several organs, including her heart. She was close with Ed and the guys and died in a car collision with a fleeing armed robber. These lyrics are constantly misunderstood!

@Justine175 12 жыл бұрын

looking at this picture is the best way to listen to this song. Very relaxing. Thank you for posting

@ctjazzking 15 жыл бұрын

Isaw them play with collective soul&Blues traveler at the oakdale in Connecticut GREAT SHOW

@TheTURKTUNES 15 жыл бұрын

Awesome recording!!!! Thanks for posting! Peace & Love TURK

@lesleyfrancis4630 9 жыл бұрын

Love it!!!

@3BliNdMai5 12 жыл бұрын

1:32 gives me chills...omg....

@llnytemagikll 16 жыл бұрын

~The Angel opens her eyes... ~smiling~ This has always been one of my all-time favorites. The image you chose was absolutely perfect! ~The confusion sets in... ~The Angel closes her eyes... ~warm smile~ Thank you so much for sharing this genuine treasure. Much respect from ~magik.

@calmartin 16 жыл бұрын

Yes, Ed is speaking to the circle of life, but specifically to how Barb's life gave new life to many. The angel, the baby down the hall, the pale blue eyes (of Barb), the pain ("confusion")... the lyrics are wholly Ed's interpretation of his experience and perception of Barb's impact.

@Dpatr89 13 жыл бұрын

Lovely..

@celticjames 16 жыл бұрын

try it right here ... just search for " Live, Lightning crashes " right here on youtube.....you will see it being done in the studio

@luvumor4 13 жыл бұрын

I can feellll everyday!!! YES I CAN!!!!

@LeonPhythian69 14 жыл бұрын

it reminds me of the first women I truly had the misfortune to love with all my soul......love it!

@ursulasolo8628 3 жыл бұрын

Your words touched my soul cause I opened mine for once n got trampled on n its taken 2 years to heal n still trying to move on.. Hope ur happy now n only chasing the wind if it makes your soul alive n happy 😊

@noming00 15 жыл бұрын

beautiful song_:)...

@TheLivieGirl 14 жыл бұрын

this. song. is. amazing. & iv e got nothing else to say :)

@born1n0z 16 жыл бұрын

ahh... got it. thanks mate

@AgressorNation 7 жыл бұрын

Fucking superbly phenomenal.

@rayfernandez7273 7 жыл бұрын

iconic

@monkeyboy973 9 жыл бұрын

good job

@SDNick484 16 жыл бұрын

This version is from the original MTV Unplugged performance. Great show, and you can probably still find it online.

@ImaginarySunsets 13 жыл бұрын

To my mom! ♥ Best / worst lyrics ever.

@meghanamoroso718 7 жыл бұрын

Ed Kowalczyk said in regards to thr aong and video, " While the clip is shot in a home environment, I envisioned it taking place in a hospital, where all these simultaneous deaths and births are going on, one family mourning the loss of a woman while a screaming baby emerges from a young mother in another room. Nobody's dying in the act of childbirth, as some viewers think. What you're seeing is actually a happy ending based on a kind of transference of life."

@zetroidacyz4774 8 жыл бұрын

Goooooooooooooooooooood

@seamusxxx 13 жыл бұрын

I stumbled upon your rendition of this song and I don't make a habit of making comments but I feel I must do this time as you have nailed it. It's good to dedicate it to your mum and dad for loving the song but they will love you even more for the obvious talent! p.s. good luck with the girl :)

@Thephobia21 13 жыл бұрын

u can feel the build up of emotion and it says contained but you want with all ur might to let it free

@billygibbs5017 14 жыл бұрын

@derekpaine I hear you man, I know your pain. God Bless you and your family!

@bgsuvinc 9 жыл бұрын

all time best

@BrosepherStoned 14 жыл бұрын

@derekpaine i'm sorry for your loss i bet this song has made such an impact on your life

@ctjazzking 15 жыл бұрын

Isaw them with Blues traveler&Collective Soul in ct Grat show they all kicked ass

@HandsomeStranger1963 16 жыл бұрын

life and death are very much related. you can not have one without the other. death is not evil it is natural do not fear it.

@kozseluham 14 жыл бұрын

Dedicated to my Angel ...

@wesleyprather91 12 жыл бұрын

this isnt a cover. Its the guy from Live playing it on and acoustic guitar. The one on the record is an electric strat with a flanger effect. Stop sayin "dude ur cover sucks!" cuz this aint no fuckin cover!! its the acoustic version!

@FunkyardDogg 16 жыл бұрын

Well, at least you stuck around for the entire 5:22. You know, just in CASE there was a crazy 17 minute drum solo at the end or something.

@DareCrystalwater 13 жыл бұрын

@anime863 You're right about the song being about life and death, but I'm pretty sure that person giving birth is a different person than the one dying. A life is taken while a life is given... The circle of life.

@johnnymclinden3432 5 жыл бұрын

lightning j7st as song starts and i feel thecpresence of God...Zeus if nothing else

@2150woodsman 13 жыл бұрын

NOBODY KNOWS WHERE MY ROSEMARY GROWS...

@Eternal-CMO 13 жыл бұрын

@Disadvantage213 Agreed, but it's got such raw emotion that it gets my pulse going without the need for anything other than the words. It doesn't feel overly done with background music that makes or breaks the song, or annoyingly catchy lyrics as a lot of songs seem to gravitate toward these days. Like you, I just don't know how to describe it exactly. It's very passionate, beautiful and original song. Also, it was one of the earliest tunes I listened to as a kid so it fills me with nostalgia.

@jamesschmid8755 5 жыл бұрын

This is humanity!! Pure love!! Let it set in your hearts evil humans!! This is for pure of hearts!!

@sandraarwenmatic4681 9 жыл бұрын

wow like it :)

@calmartin 16 жыл бұрын

The band dedicated this to Barbara Lewis, one of their high school friends who was killed by a drunk driver around the time this song was written. Her brother in-law explains: "The song's lyrics are mostly an analogy. Barb donated several organs, including her heart. She was close with Ed and the guys and died in a car collision with a fleeing armed robber. These lyrics are constantly misunderstood!