[2] In May 2024, the group began teasing "Lightning and Thunder" via social media, before it was officially released on May 24.

[3] Josh Ramsay stated that the song came about after finding out him and his partner were going to have their first child and noted, "Every story begins with a call to adventure.

[6] The song is described as glam rock,[1] adding a layer of synthesizer as the track's main melody,[7] as well as showcasing Ramsay's versatile vocal range.

[8] Nick Anastasia of Melodic praised the track's "mainstream appeal while still maintaining the honest, raw lyricism the band is known for.

[13] On July 23, 2024, the group premiered the music video for "Lightning and Thunder" via VEVO and was directed by Ben Knechtel.