Electric Light Orchestra - Livin' Thing (official Video) -
: Others have interpreted the song as a call to protect the earth or whales, a theme reinforced when it was used in environmental campaigns.
: This is the most persistent theory. Many listeners believe the "living thing" refers to an unborn child. Lynne has repeatedly denied this, stating it was never his intention to make a political or social statement. Electric Light Orchestra - Livin' Thing (Official Video)
: Realising the original lyrics weren't relatable, Lynne rewrote them in about 30 minutes to be about the loss of love . He has since clarified that the "livin' thing" is simply love itself—something beautiful and vital that is a "terrible thing to lose". Misinterpretations and Urban Legends : Others have interpreted the song as a
: Lynne once joked that the lyrics were inspired by a bad holiday meal in Spain. He famously remarked, "I wouldn't want anyone to think it's about a bad paella on a Spanish holiday," but admitted the physical feeling influenced the song's early stages. Lynne has repeatedly denied this, stating it was
Thank you so much for all of these tips! They are things that I probably already know, but haven’t put together in my mind. I decorate for others as well as my own home, and sometimes my own home gets frantically thrown together. A little more organization will make the upcoming season much easier. Therefore thank you, just thank you!