Discover the story of the song > Lightnin’ Strikes – Lou Christie

The protagonist is singing to his partner, asking her to stay with him. He wants a girl he can trust and who he can settle down with, and he promises to make up for lost time. However, he admits that sometimes he can't control himself when he sees someone he wants to kiss. He compares this feeling to lightning striking again and again. The protagonist dreams of a future with his partner where they get married in a chapel, but for now he just wants her to live by his rules.