Aerosmith - Lightning Strikes Lyrics
Lyrics Translation
Lyrically, it depicts themes of street violence, rebellion, and survival, describing a world where danger is constant, and only the toughest make it through. Musically, it features a driving, heavy guitar riff, pounding drums, and Steven Tyler’s gritty, snarling vocals. "Lightning Strikes" was released as a single and became one of the standout tracks from Rock in a Hard Place, marking a period where Aerosmith was pushing forward despite the absence of Joe Perry and Brad Whitford. The song showcases the band's ability to maintain their signature raw energy even amid internal turmoil.
Song lyrics
The boys and Dukes are ready to rumble
The word on the street some heads are gonna tumble
Blades gonna flash when the street gangs clash
In this avenue tonight
When the lightning strikes
Zip gun Johnny's finger is itching
Oh the lid's gonna blow up in hell's kitchen
It's an eye for an eye
And a tooth for a tooth
They're so ruthless when they fight
When the lightning strikes, ooh
And it's a free for all in the parking lot
Tell me who will 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
Um, it's dog eat dog when you're meeting your rival
In the combat zone it's a means of survival
Gonna get last licks on a suicide blitz
On a cloak and dagger night
When the lightning strikes
Ooh, it's a free for all in the parking lot
Over 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
When the lightning strikes
When the lightning strikes
Can't you hear the thunder
When the lightning strikes
Can't you hear the thunder
When the lightning strikes
Can't you, can't you, can't you hear the thunder
When the lightning strikes
Can't you, can't you, can't you hear the thunder
When the lightning strikes
Can't you, can't you, can't you hear the thunder
When the lightning strikes
Can't you, can't you, can't you hear the thunder
When the lightning strikes