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The official music video for "Saw Lightning (Freestyle)" by Beck, taken from the album Hyperspace (2020) on Capitol Records. Uploaded by BeckVEVO, the artist's official channel.

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Hyperspace (2020)

Saw Lightning (Freestyle)

From the album Hyperspace (2020)

Label: Capitol Records
Released: 12 August 2020

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Beck has returned with new single ‘Ride Lonesome’ and announced a North American tour
The Nigel Godrich-mixed single precedes extensive theatre and amphitheatre run this autumn.
21 Apr 2026
News
Beck has announced two orchestral shows at London's Royal Albert Hall this April

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Beck — Saw Lightning (Freestyle)

There was a day I saw lightning

There was a day I saw lightning

I said hey, hey, hey

I said ho, ho, ho

I said ha, ha, ha

I said hee, hee, hee

Saw wind and rain, saw mountains fall

Saw temples burn and prison walls

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