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ride the lightning

To be executed by electrocution. Most commonly, the electric chair.
"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.
ride the lightning by DZ March 15, 2004

ride the lightning

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.
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!
ride the lightning by LucaRochben October 23, 2007

Ride the Lightning

Alternate Definition: A slang phrase used by police to refer to the use of a Taser against an individual.
If you ever hear a police officer ask if you want to "Ride the Lightning," you'd better start cooperating.
Ride the Lightning by John Calvin January 9, 2008

ride the lightning

Ride the Lightning is Metallica's second album. It was released in 1984 and its tracklist is as follows: Fight Fire With Fire, Ride the Lightning, For Whom the Bell Tolls, Fade to Black, Trapped Under Ice, Escape, Creeping Death, and The Call of Ktulu.
Ride the Lightning is one of Metallica's best albums in the opinions of both veteran fans and new fans alike.
ride the lightning by 62Orion86 September 26, 2005

Ride The Lightning

To face or have carried out against you capital punishment by electricution.
Ride The Lightning for that deed for shizzle.
Ride The Lightning by ben newton December 21, 2006

Ride the Lightning

Release in 1984 by Metallica, is the greatest album of all time.
Ride the Lightning by Nu September 24, 2003
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