Discover the story of the song > Livin’ Thing – Electric Light Orchestra

The song is about a man who feels like he's on top of the world with his partner. He compares the feeling to magic, but then something goes wrong and he starts to feel like he's losing everything. He talks about taking a dive and sliding down but not wanting to spoil the show for his partner. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the loss of something important to him, which he refers to as a "livin' thing."