| Lightning and Thunder | |
| Cover: | Lightning and Thunder song.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Marianas Trench |
| Album: | Haven |
| Genre: | Glam rock[1] |
| Length: | 3:27 |
| Label: | 604 |
| Producer: | Ramsay |
| Prev Title: | A Normal Life |
| Prev Year: | 2024 |
| Next Title: | I'm Not Getting Better |
| Next Year: | 2024 |
"Lightning and Thunder" is a song by Canadian pop rock band Marianas Trench. It was released on May 24, 2024, as the second single from the group's sixth studio album Haven, via 604 Records.[2]
In May 2024, the group began teasing "Lightning and Thunder" via social media, before it was officially released on May 24.[3] Josh Ramsay stated that the song came about after finding out him and his partner were going to have their first child and noted, "Every story begins with a call to adventure."[4] It was the first song the group performed live from Haven.[5]
"Lightning and Thunder" was written and produced by Josh Ramsay. The song is described as glam rock,[1] adding a layer of synthesizer as the track's main melody,[6] as well as showcasing Ramsay's versatile vocal range.[7]
Nick Anastasia of Melodic praised the track's "mainstream appeal while still maintaining the honest, raw lyricism the band is known for."[8] Zee Caine of New Noise Magazine noted the similarities of the intros between the track and the previous single "A Normal Life", but stated "the only difference is that there's more kick drum within this track at the start. The vocals are much lower, and it's something that fits Matt Webb's vocal range better than the higher register that was used within a few other songs within the record. It's definitely a great track because the kick drum feels like thunder, and it makes the title feel fitting."[9]
"Lightning and Thunder" debuted on the Billboard Canada Hot AC chart at number 37.[10] The song later peaked at number 11. The song also debuted at number 40 on the Billboard Canada CHR/Top 40 and peaked at number 38 on the chart.
On July 23, 2024, the group premiered the music video for "Lightning and Thunder" via VEVO and was directed by Ben Knechtel.[11]
Credits for "Lightning and Thunder" adapted from album's liner notes.[12]
Marianas Trench
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| Peak position | |
| Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[13] | 38 |
|---|---|
| Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[14] | 11 |
| Date | Format | Label | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | May 24, 2024 | 604 Records | [15] | |
| Canada | June 10, 2024 | Adult contemporary | [16] |