the word on the street some heads are gonna tumble
 blades gonna flash when the street gangs clash
 in the avenue tonight
 when the lightning strikes
 zip gun John his finger is itchin'
 oh the lids gonna blow up in hell's kitchen
 it's an eye for an eye  and a tooth for a tooth
 they're so ruthless when they fight
 when the lightning strikes
 there's a free-for-all in the parking lot
 over who will rule the streets
 and the night explodes when the cops bring on the heat
 and the chains they crash like thunder
 while the weak ones all retreat
 gotta draw first blood or they'll read your funeral rights
 when the lightning strikes
 it's dog eat dog when ya meet your rival
 in the combat zone it's your means of survival
 gonna get last licks on a suicide blitz
 on a cloak and dagger night
 when the lightning strikes
 when the lightning strikes
 can't you hear the thunder