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The Pretenders — Lightning Man
Album: Hate For Sale
Avg rating:
7.1

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Total ratings: 2005









Released: 2020
Length: 2:49
Plays (last 30 days): 3
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The demons got the better of you
That's what demons do
The demons can't destroy, nothing can
Destroy the soul or rise above the lightning of a music man

We had a rich and wild adventure
Life in love and melody
Battle and we ruled it
Recorded every felony
Think that they can have you
They're deluded and confused

The demons got the better of you (better of you, better of you)
Well, that's what demons do (demons do, demons do)
The demons can't destroy, nothing can
Destroy the soul or rise above the lightning of a music man

Oh, and the soul of a man wrestles with the pack
Seems like an advantage when they're going to attack
And nothing can can reign, above the music in the heart

It was always on the cards, no use denying it
Devil offered something, you were up for trying it
Stashed it in the grooves, now we're dancing to the beat

The demons got the better of you (better of you, better of you)
Well, that's what demons do
(Better of you)
(Better of you)
(Demons do)
But demons can't destroy you, can't destroy you, nothing can

The justice swift
In name and soul and spirit
The justice swift
And we're standing by, we're standing by

The demons got the better of you (better of you, better of you)
Well, that's what demons do (demons do, demons do)
The demons can't destroy, nothing can
Destroy the soul or rise above the lightning of a music man
Comments (47)add comment
 laozilover wrote:
Hey, I've heard the first four bars, and, hey, it's the Pretenders, so I automatically give it at least a 7... might go up...


Interesting. I have the same knee-jerk reaction but in my case it goes to 1.
Posted 3 months ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
 Ok_Sobriquet wrote:

Dang man! She gets my vote for the best rockin' female of all time.

Who's better? No one, that's who...


Posted 4 months ago by Jontie999    [ Reply ]
They’ve got worse…. Solid 4
Posted 4 months ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
Big fan of the Pretenders…. Just not this song..
Posted 6 months ago by Pieter2    [ Reply ]
 khardog145 wrote:

Nice to see Martin Chambers still rockin with Chrissie.



I saw the Pretenders in the '80's and Martin was amazing on the drums, doing an great solo at one point. So, yes, I'm glad he's back with the band.
Posted 7 months ago by tragic_king    [ Reply ]
best dj now
Posted 11 months ago by Zh123    [ Reply ]
 wifesboyfriend wrote:

Holy crap, 2020?! She's still active? Props.



If you're a Chrissie Hynde fan, I would suggest her Stockholm album. Her best work ever IMHO and exceptionally well-produced.
Posted 1 year ago by TallCreative1    [ Reply ]
 SmackDaddy wrote:

Ghost Town vibe




Yes!  Thanx RP!      
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 wifesboyfriend wrote:

Holy crap, 2020?! She's still active? Props.



"they're" still active. and thank goodness.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Posted 1 year ago by linnex-    [ Reply ]
If you can't make money hating someone, why do it?
Posted 1 year ago by RussellNelson    [ Reply ]
Holy crap, 2020?! She's still active? Props.
Posted 1 year ago by wifesboyfriend    [ Reply ]
Ohio reggae? It starts like "Welcome to Jamrock."
Posted 1 year ago by wifesboyfriend    [ Reply ]
They hate us because we saved a human life
Posted 1 year ago by jsjurkiewicz    [ Reply ]
Chrissie Hynde does reggae.  Curious, different, surprising. It could be a grower. 7 from the intrigued Nottingham jury. 
Posted 1 year ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
I wonder who Chrissy had in mind when she wrote this?
Posted 1 year ago by Kajukenbo    [ Reply ]
Hate for Sale from a rather hateful woman. 
Once got told to shut up and sing in NOLA, after going off on random rants
Posted 2 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
Chrissie still has the voice..  Lovely.
Posted 2 years ago by bazzFreeman    [ Reply ]
I'm thinking the album carries a message. An interview with Chrissie revealed her Dad was fan of the orange man, IIRC
Posted 2 years ago by Btravelen    [ Reply ]
I'm sure there are other decent tracks off this new Pretenders album.  Keep hearing this one over and over.  OK I know it's great and I gave a 9 but now I'm thinking twice.  
Posted 3 years ago by acferrad    [ Reply ]
 eileenomurphy wrote:

1st time I've heard it! I had to give it a 10!




Same here! ...It reminds me a little bit of The Specials, with its "ska beat"!
Posted 3 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Adding to Halloween playlist 🎃
Posted 3 years ago by mivanoff    [ Reply ]
Tasty shades and echoes of The Viscounts' Harlem Nocturne and The Specials' Ghost Town in there, dig!
Posted 3 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Didn't know Chrissie was one of Joe Strummer's Mescaleros!
Posted 3 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
 Ipse_Dixit wrote:

Finally placed the guitar riff. It's from the Get Smart theme!

Get Smart theme song




Smart get.
Posted 3 years ago by bruceandjenna    [ Reply ]
 ThePoose wrote:

Why do I keep hearing Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros?


We have medication for that.  Will require a hospital visit though.
Posted 3 years ago by bruceandjenna    [ Reply ]
 DigitalJer wrote:

I dunno, it'd be close race between Chrissie Hynde and Joan Jett.



Hardly! Joan has nothing on Chrissie Hynde. What a body of work and still at it with great, original music over 40 years later. One of the best lyricists in rock. Joan is ok but hardly in the same league as Chrissie Hynde and The Pretenders.
Posted 3 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
 Ok_Sobriquet wrote:

Dang man! She gets my vote for the best rockin' female of all time.

Who's better? No one, that's who...

I dunno, it'd be close race between Chrissie Hynde and Joan Jett.
Posted 3 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
Damn that groove! Chrissy still rocks!
Posted 3 years ago by Relayer    [ Reply ]
 TimeWaster wrote:
Not a Pretenders fan, but props to Chrissie for keeping on doing what she's great at.

Rock on, Ms. Hynde.
 
Dang man! She gets my vote for the best rockin' female of all time.

Who's better? No one, that's who...
Posted 3 years ago by Ok_Sobriquet    [ Reply ]
Ghost Town vibe
Posted 3 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
Pretenders sandwiched between Neil Young and Pink Floyd. Only on RP!
Posted 3 years ago by jchap5    [ Reply ]
Not a Pretenders fan, but props to Chrissie for keeping on doing what she's great at.

Rock on, Ms. Hynde.
Posted 3 years ago by TimeWaster    [ Reply ]
I really like this one!
Posted 3 years ago by eglt    [ Reply ]
Biggest disappointment of the past concert season (not) was not seeing them in TO due to Covid. Sounds like they've nary skipped a beat.
Posted 3 years ago by djwinter23714    [ Reply ]
Finally placed the guitar riff. It's from the Get Smart theme!

Get Smart theme song


Posted 4 years ago by Ipse_Dixit    [ Reply ]
They certainly nailed the album title for 2020!
Posted 4 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
Holy....sh...I mean Moly....you are hitting all the right notes on this Friday evening. while I be trapped in my little home (Covid-19) with only me and my 2 sweet kitties.  Thank you for another life saving day!! !!
Posted 4 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
 Eric_Denison wrote:
New Pretenders with a reggae beat!  Makes me very happy!
 
more like dub
Posted 4 years ago by Arrr    [ Reply ]
New Pretenders with a reggae beat!  Makes me very happy!
Posted 4 years ago by Eric_Denison    [ Reply ]
 ShockwaveRider wrote:
New Pretenders!
 Yay! And, so far, (1st listen)   Chrissie still seems to "have it" but,, if course, haven't heard whole album, band seems mellower than prev. Pretenders.

Posted 4 years ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
nice reggae back beat!
Posted 4 years ago by bluematrix    [ Reply ]
Almost sounds like Pretenders circa 1980 and that's a good thing.
Posted 4 years ago by neptunejeff    [ Reply ]
 ShockwaveRider wrote:
New Pretenders!
 
surprised me to.  pretty decent on first hearing
Posted 4 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
Nice to see Martin Chambers still rockin with Chrissie.
Posted 4 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
Hey, I've heard the first four bars, and, hey, it's the Pretenders, so I automatically give it at least a 7... might go up...
Posted 4 years ago by laozilover    [ Reply ]
New Pretenders!
Posted 4 years ago by ShockwaveRider    [ Reply ]