| Lightning Rod | |
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| First Released | Splinter |
| Recorded | Henson Recording Studios, Los Angeles, California, Southern Tracks Recording, Atlanta, Georgia |
| Length | 3:20 |
| Singer/Guitarist | Dexter Holland |
| Guitarist | Noodles |
| Bassist | Greg K. |
| Drummer | Josh Freese |
| Produced by | Brendan O'Brien |
"Lightning Rod" is the ninth track on The Offspring's 2003 seventh album, Splinter.
Lyrics
I am waiting
On a mountaintop
For the moment that the sky will strike
My apologies
Are forever lost
Soon to ashes in a flash of light
Miles away from me
Hope is fading soon
Gone forever it's a waste of time
My intentions
Like a sweeter room
Only bring to me a fading light
Locked up forever inside
I look to the stars and ask why
If they could just teach my dark heart to feel
All I've saved - why
Is thrown away
I am waning
Like a single bloom
Lost forever in the storm of life
My intentions
Like a sweeter room
Only bring to me a fading light
Locked up forever inside
I look to the stars and ask why
If they could just show these wounds how to heal
Here I am - oh why
My last stand - oh why
And I know For all the rising and falling there's nothing to show
Throw me down
It's been raining
And now I will pay
Woe is come to me
I am the lightning rod
I am waiting
On a mountaintop
Oh above me
He will strike me!
Locked up forever inside
I look to the stars and ask why
If they could just teach my dark heart to feel
All I am - oh why
My last stand - oh why
And I know
For all the rising and falling there's nothing to show
Appearances
- 2003 - Splinter
