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crazy-resi
post May 1 2006, 3:36 am
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hey,

who is barbara lewis (according to lightning crashes)?

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post May 2 2006, 9:40 pm
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The band dedicated this to Barbara Lewis, one of their high school friends who was killed by a drunk driver around the time this song was written. Her brother in-law explains: "The song's lyrics are mostly an analogy. Barb donated several organs, including her heart. She was close with Ed and the guys and died in a car collision with a fleeing armed robber. These lyrics are constantly misunderstood! Yes, Ed is speaking to the circle of life, but specifically to how Barb's life gave new life to many. The angel, the baby down the hall, the pale blue eyes (of Barb), the pain ("confusion")... the lyrics are wholly Ed's interpretation of his experience and perception of Barb's impact. Our family has become close with the most genuine and caring man who is still alive today (over 10 years later), who has Barb's heart beating in his chest! "Lightning Crashes" literally lives on.
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QUOTE(NectarDan @ May 2 2006, 10:40 pm) *

The band dedicated this to Barbara Lewis, one of their high school friends who was killed by a drunk driver around the time this song was written. Her brother in-law explains: "The song's lyrics are mostly an analogy. Barb donated several organs, including her heart. She was close with Ed and the guys and died in a car collision with a fleeing armed robber. These lyrics are constantly misunderstood! Yes, Ed is speaking to the circle of life, but specifically to how Barb's life gave new life to many. The angel, the baby down the hall, the pale blue eyes (of Barb), the pain ("confusion")... the lyrics are wholly Ed's interpretation of his experience and perception of Barb's impact. Our family has become close with the most genuine and caring man who is still alive today (over 10 years later), who has Barb's heart beating in his chest! "Lightning Crashes" literally lives on.



Wow, thanks for the info Dan,
Knowing this really makes me view this song on totally different level and leaves me more in awe ( I was already ) of Ed as a lyrical genious.
My heart has really been moved and all i can say is may God bless Barbara's family and the people who benefitted from her passing.
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crazy-resi   lightning crashes   May 1 2006, 3:36 am
dangum   who is barbara lewis (according to lightning cras...   May 3 2006, 12:06 am
michael39   ok so which one is it.the 1st one or the last one....   May 3 2006, 4:14 am
dangum   ok so which one is it.the 1st one or the last one...   May 3 2006, 4:54 am
sherocker   So... I think it's quite clear that dedicat...   May 3 2006, 12:12 pm
NectarDan   ok so which one is it.the 1st one or the last one...   May 3 2006, 5:34 pm

 

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