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.

Because the lyrics are poetic and somewhat vague, several theories have emerged over the decades: 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