Thunder – English Lyrics

• By: Leona Lewis
• Album: I Am

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the powerful message of resilience and self-empowerment in Leona Lewis's "Thunder." This song offers a chance to explore themes of overcoming adversity and finding inner strength, enhanced by Lewis's soaring vocals and the song's anthemic quality. Learn how to express your own journey of recovery and triumph through the inspiring lyrics of this standout track.

[English]

First, it was heaven

Everything roses and fine

You and I were golden

Now it's armageddon

And I woke up like a fighter

Putting up a legion

You were rising like a star

Reigning like a king

While I was waiting in the wings

And I won't wait any longer

When you left me down, I got stronger

If you want a bolt of lightning

I'm on the horizon

But I'm coming back with the thunder

(With the thunder, with the thunder)

Well, I'm coming back with the thunder

(With the thunder, with the thunder)

Well, I'm coming back with the thunder

Scared that you would missed out

Scared that I would shine without you

So you held me down, down

But this voice was getting loud

And it just wouldn't give in

'Cause I was made to sing

And I won't wait any longer

When you left me down, I got stronger

If you want a bolt of lightning

I'm on the horizon

But I'm coming back with the thunder

(With the thunder, with the thunder)

Well, I'm coming back with the thunder

With an empty heart, I am free again

For some things to start, some have to end

With an empty heart, I am free again

For some things to start, some have to end

And I won't wait any longer

When you left me down, I got stronger

If you want to fight the lightning

I'm on the horizon

Well, I'm coming back with the thunder (With the thunder)

(With the thunder, with the thunder)

Well, I'm coming back with the thunder (I'm coming back)

(With the thunder, with the thunder)

Well, I'm coming back with the thunder

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
thunder /ˈθʌndər/ B1	noun - the loud noise that you hear after a flash of lightning, during a storm
lightning /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/ B1	noun - a flash of bright light in the sky caused by electricity, usually during a storm
horizon /həˈraɪzən/ B2	noun - the line far away where the land or sea seems to meet the sky
Armageddon /ˌɑːrməˈɡedn/ C1	noun - a final battle between good and evil; a catastrophic and decisive battle
legion /ˈliːdʒən/ B2	noun - a large group of soldiers, especially in ancient Rome; a large number of people or things
reign /reɪn/ B2	verb - to rule as king, queen, or emperor; to be the most important or powerful feature noun - the period during which a king, queen, or emperor rules
fighter /ˈfaɪtər/ B1	noun - a person who fights; a person who does not give up easily
golden /ˈɡoʊldən/ B1	adjective - made of gold; having the color of gold; excellent, prosperous
stronger /ˈstrɔːŋɡər/ A2	adjective - having more physical power or ability than others; more powerful or effective (comparative of 'strong')
scared /skerd/ A2	adjective - feeling fear; frightened
shine /ʃaɪn/ B1	verb - to give out or reflect light; to be excellent or outstanding
wings /wɪŋz/ A2	noun - the parts of a bird or insect that it uses for flying; (in a theatre) the areas at the sides of the stage that are not seen by the audience idiom - ('waiting in the wings') waiting for an opportunity to act, often hidden or in the background
voice /vɔɪs/ A1	noun - the sound produced in a person's larynx and uttered through the mouth; a right to express an opinion
empty /ˈempti/ A2	adjective - containing nothing; not occupied
heaven /ˈhevn/ B1	noun - the place where God is believed to live and where good people go after they die; a state of great happiness
rose /roʊz/ A2	noun - a common type of flower that has a sweet smell and thorns idiom - ('everything roses') everything is pleasant, going well
loud /laʊd/ A2	adjective - making a lot of noise
free /friː/ A1	adjective - not controlled by another person or thing; able to do what you want; costing nothing

Key Grammar Structures

• And I woke up like a fighter

  ➔ Simile + Phrasal Verb

  ➔ The phrase "like a fighter" is a simile, comparing the subject to a fighter. "woke up" is a phrasal verb meaning to awaken.

• While I was waiting in the wings

  ➔ Past Continuous + Idiom

  ➔ "was waiting" is the past continuous tense, indicating an ongoing action in the past. "in the wings" is an idiom meaning ready to act or appear.

• And I won't wait any longer

  ➔ Future Simple (Negative) + Adverbial Phrase

  ➔ "won't wait" is the negative form of the future simple tense, expressing a decision not to wait. "any longer" is an adverbial phrase used in negative sentences to mean "not for an additional amount of time".

• When you left me down, I got stronger

  ➔ Time Clause (acting as conditional) + Comparative Adjective

  ➔ "When you left me down" acts as a time clause, specifying the condition under which the subject "got stronger". "stronger" is the comparative form of the adjective "strong".

• But I'm coming back with the thunder

  ➔ Present Continuous for Future Plans/Intentions + Idiom/Metaphor

  ➔ "I'm coming back" uses the present continuous tense to express a definite future plan or intention. "with the thunder" is a metaphorical expression, suggesting a powerful and impactful return.

• And it just wouldn't give in

  ➔ "Would" for Past Refusal + Phrasal Verb

  ➔ "wouldn't give in" uses "would not" to express a refusal or stubbornness in the past. "give in" is a phrasal verb meaning to yield or surrender.

• 'Cause I was made to sing

  ➔ Passive Voice + Infinitive of Purpose

  ➔ "was made" is the passive voice, indicating that the subject received the action. "to sing" is an infinitive of purpose, explaining why the subject was made.

• For some things to start, some have to end

  ➔ Infinitive of Purpose/Result + Modal Verb "have to"

  ➔ "For some things to start" uses an infinitive construction to express purpose or condition. "have to end" uses the modal verb "have to" to express necessity or obligation.