Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: singer-songwriter
Song Meaning of “Can You Feel the Thunder” by Susanne Sundfør
Can You Feel the Thunder is a profound and reflective track by Susanne Sundfør that speaks to the power and intensity of love. The song speaks to the difficulty of understanding the mysterious and overwhelming feelings that can accompany a loving relationship. The thunder provides a metaphor for the emotions that can come out of loving someone – powerful, all-consuming, and sometimes overwhelming. Sundfør serves as a guide, almost like a wise older sister, as the narrator, reassuring her listener that it is okay to dive into the powerful feelings and trust in the unknown. She sings of being “afraid of being torn apart by a love so strong” urging caution but also offering comfort in the unknown. Each chorus of the song is a call to the listener to accept these emotions, to “feel the thunder” and let it consume them. Love, while being strong and powerful, can also be incredibly rewarding and beautiful. While it may feel overwhelming and surely has its risks, it can be a priceless experience. Can You Feel the Thunder is encouraging us to take the plunge and to accept these strong and powerful emotions, as scary as they may seem.