Crying Lightning

The lyrics depict a speaker drawn to someone whose behavior is strange and provocative, but increasingly frustrated by the relationship. At first, the speaker seems amused by the other person’s odd habits and even loves their teasing games. Later, they approach with reluctance, looking for excuses to delay the meeting. The repeated shift from “loved” to “hate” suggests that fascination has turned into resentment, though the attraction may not have fully disappeared.

The candy details make the encounter feel vivid and slightly childish: the other person chews sweets, offers a gobstopper, and plays “Crying Lightning.” These ordinary objects contrast with the speaker’s description of the person as “strange,” “twisted,” and “deranged.” Comparing their folded-arm posture to “toothache” suggests an uncomfortable, irritating presence. The “throne” image makes them seem self-important or in control, while “crying lightning” may evoke something dramatic and contradictory—perhaps an emotional display that is also sharp or unsettling.

The song leaves the relationship unclear. The other person may be manipulative, eccentric, or simply difficult to understand; the speaker’s descriptions are colored by changing feelings rather than offering an objective account. “Not half as impossible as everyone assumes” hints that others find this person hard to deal with, but the speaker still sees some possibility or appeal. The title’s meaning is not explained directly, so it may refer to a private joke or a recurring pattern between them.