Electric Light Orchestra - Livin' Thing (official Video) File

: Some speculate it refers to the death of a former bandmate, though there is no official confirmation of this. The Official Video Style

: 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 Electric Light Orchestra - Livin' Thing (Official Video)

Despite the song's grand, cinematic sound, frontman has revealed that the "livin' thing" he initially wrote about was actually a bout of food poisoning . : Some speculate it refers to the death