Where the Lightning Strikes Twice

The song 'Where the Lightning Strikes Twice' by Foxing takes us on an emotional odyssey that begins with a sense of dedication and investment in a significant relationship. The opening lines reveal sorrow and devastation, perhaps hinting at a struggle or loss faced, but quickly turn towards an appreciation for the time spent with a loved one, indicating that no moment was squandered in their company.

Foxing then invites us to join them in a setting of vulnerability and surrender – the 'tall grass' – where the narrator has physically pushed themselves, suffering injury perhaps out of desperation or a desire for emotional release, symbolized by performing a 'rain dance'. Here, the song touches on the notions of hope and a longing for transformation, a change perhaps as powerful and rare as a place 'where the lightning strikes twice'.

As the song progresses, Foxing grapples with the inevitable aging process and the acceptance of our mortal limits, with a poignant recognition of standing side by side with a loved one even as time takes its physical toll. The lyrics 'When cartilage leaves our knees and Sky refuses to weep well' metaphoric describe the human condition and the unwavering support within a partnership.

In the climactic verses, the vocalist confesses to moments of weakness, portrayed through references to intoxication and vulnerability. The repetition of their desire to 'go where the lightning strikes twice' conveys an urgency to chase the extraordinary, to experience something powerful and unlikely, to find a place of passion and life-changing moments. The song concludes with an almost obsessive repetition of this desire to experience intensity, punctuating the emotional journey with a resolute and fiery ambition.