Roaring Thunder
Daniel Larson Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴It's been a long time
Never thought this would be
You've always been mine, but I have to be free
Golden sunsets, reflections on the sea
A reminder, of what used to be
Roaring thunder, northern lights
Through the night, they fly
Pounding hearts, epic voices Rising to the sky
Everything changes, but love remains
My heart and soul, longs for that again
Knowing I'm home, where I belong
Heartache lingers, can we be strong?
Roaring thunder, northern lights
Through the night, they fly
Pounding hearts, epic voices
Rising to the sky
Ten thousand miles away, it's a new day
My heart beating along
Will you catch me if I fall?
Roaring thunder, northern lights
Through the night, they fly
Pounding hearts, epic voices
Rising to the sky
Roaring thunder, northern lights
Through the night, they fly
Pounding hearts, epic voices
Rising to the sky
Roaring thunder, northern lights
Through the night, they fly
Pounding hearts, epic voices
Rising to the sky
Roaring thunder, northern lights
Through the night, they fly
Pounding hearts, epic voices
Rising to the sky
Overall Meaning
In Daniel Larson's song "Roaring Thunder," the singer reflects on a relationship that has ended, but still holds on to memories of love and nostalgia. The first verse sets the scene with the singer describing a sunset over the sea and realizing that love has ended and they have to move on. The chorus brings in the imagery of the roaring thunder and northern lights, invoking a sense of power and majesty. The pounding hearts and epic voices rising to the sky suggest a sense of longing and striving for something greater.
The second verse opens with the idea that everything may change but love remains. The singer expresses their longing for a return to a place where they feel at home and belong. The last line of the verse, "Heartache lingers, can we be strong?" hints at a sense of doubt about the future. The chorus repeats the same imagery of the roaring thunder and northern lights, emphasizing the power of the natural world in comparison to the feelings of the singer.
The final verse brings in the idea of distance, as if the singer has moved far away from the person they once loved. The question "will you catch me if I fall?" shows vulnerability and a desire for support. The chorus repeats one last time, suggesting that the power and majesty of the natural world will always be present, even if the love between individuals has faded.
Overall, "Roaring Thunder" is a poignant and nostalgic reflection on love and loss, with powerful imagery that evokes a sense of longing and striving for something greater.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a long time
It has been a considerable amount of time since the last encounter
Never thought this would be
Did not expect the current situation to happen
You've always been mine, but I have to be free
Although the person has always belonged to the singer, the singer acknowledges the need for the person to experience freedom
Golden sunsets, reflections on the sea
The beautiful sunsets and their reflections on the sea serve as a symbol of the past and what was once lovely
A reminder, of what used to be
This view prompts memories of the past when things were better
Roaring thunder, northern lights
The sound of thunder and the northern lights serve as a metaphor for the intense emotions felt by the singer
Through the night, they fly
These events continue to exist throughout the night as the singer continues to feel strongly
Pounding hearts, epic voices
The emotion creates a sense of intensity and grandeur
Rising to the sky
The emotions felt by the singer are overwhelming and powerful
Everything changes, but love remains
Although other things in life change, love remains constant
My heart and soul, longs for that again
The singer yearns to feel that sense of love and connection again
Knowing I'm home, where I belong
Feeling secure and at home in the presence of the person
Heartache lingers, can we be strong?
Despite the sadness felt, the singer wonders if they can be strong and overcome this difficult time
Ten thousand miles away, it's a new day
Despite being physically far away, it is a new day and new possibilities exist
My heart beating along
The singer's heart continues to beat and feel despite the distance
Will you catch me if I fall?
The singer wonders if the person they love will be there for them when they need support
Roaring thunder, northern lights
Returning to the intense emotions felt by the singer
Through the night, they fly
These emotions persist throughout the night
Pounding hearts, epic voices
Still experiencing intense emotion and grandeur
Rising to the sky
The emotions continue to be overwhelming and powerful
Roaring thunder, northern lights
The intense emotions continue to be present in the singer's experience
Through the night, they fly
The emotions persist and are strongly felt throughout the night
Pounding hearts, epic voices
The emotions continue to feel intense and grand
Rising to the sky
The intense emotions continue to be overwhelming and powerful
Roaring thunder, northern lights
Returning to the use of thunder and northern lights as a metaphor for intense emotions
Through the night, they fly
The emotions persist and are strongly felt throughout the night
Pounding hearts, epic voices
The emotions continue to feel intense and grand
Rising to the sky
The intense emotions continue to be overwhelming and powerful
Roaring thunder, northern lights
The intense emotions felt by the singer continue to be present
Through the night, they fly
The emotions persist and are strongly felt throughout the night
Pounding hearts, epic voices
The emotions continue to feel intense and grand
Rising to the sky
The intense emotions continue to be overwhelming and powerful
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