Lightning Strikes
Aerosmith · Rock In A Hard Place
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 itchin'
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... Oooooh
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
Uum... it's dog eat dog when you're meetin' 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
Oooh... 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 a thunder
While the weak ones all retreat
Gotta draw first blood
Or they'll read your funeral rights
Oooh oooh...
When the lightning strikes
When the lightning strikes
When the lightning strikes
Can'tcha hear the thunder
When the Lightning Strikes
Can'tcha hear the thunder
When the lightning strikes
Can'tcha can'tcha can'tcha hear the thunder
When the lightning strikes
Can'tcha can'tcha can'tcha hear the thunder
When the lightning strikes
Can'tcha can'tcha can'tcha hear the thunder
When the lightning strikes
Can'tcha can'tcha can'tcha hear the thunder
When the lightning strikes
Lightning Strikes
Aerosmith's 'Lightning Strikes' stands as a testament to the band's enduring ability to blend hard rock energy with melodic sophistication. Released on the album Rock In A Hard Place, the track captures the group's signature sound, characterized by gritty vocals and powerful guitar riffs that have defined their career for decades. While the band is often celebrated for massive stadium anthems and power ballads, this recording showcases their capacity for dynamic storytelling within a concise rock framework. The song reflects the era's production values, emphasizing tight instrumentation and a polished yet raw aesthetic. As part of their extensive discography, it contributes to the narrative of a band that has consistently evolved while maintaining its core identity in the American rock landscape.