Execution by illumination, as contrasted with "Ride the Lightning," which is death by electrocution.
"Ride the Lighting" is the punishment for misspelling "lightning" -- death by exposure to 30,000 halogen lightbulbs.
by texasyojimbo June 8, 2007
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by Kunx990 July 13, 2004
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"Ole' boy's gonna ride the lighting for killing that man."
And you, Elaine. You'd die, too, and my curse is knowing I'll be there to see it. That's my punishment, you see? My punishment for letting John Coffey ride the lightning. For killing a miracle of God.
And you, Elaine. You'd die, too, and my curse is knowing I'll be there to see it. That's my punishment, you see? My punishment for letting John Coffey ride the lightning. For killing a miracle of God.
by DZ March 15, 2004
Get the ride the lightning mug.1. American thrash metal band Metallica's second album, released on July 30, 1984
2. Execution method by electric chair.
3. Using a electric guitar, or any other instrument which has it's sound amplified by electric methods.
2. Execution method by electric chair.
3. Using a electric guitar, or any other instrument which has it's sound amplified by electric methods.
1. ride the lightning is the best album, evah!
2. Scott is on death row, he'll be riding the lightning tomorrow.
3. What's with that pussy unplugged crap. How about you plug into a AMP and ride the fucking lightning!
2. Scott is on death row, he'll be riding the lightning tomorrow.
3. What's with that pussy unplugged crap. How about you plug into a AMP and ride the fucking lightning!
by LucaRochben October 23, 2007
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If you ever hear a police officer ask if you want to "Ride the Lightning," you'd better start cooperating.
by John Calvin January 9, 2008
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Ride the Lightning is one of Metallica's best albums in the opinions of both veteran fans and new fans alike.
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