: Lynne once joked that the lyrics were inspired by a bad holiday meal in Spain. He famously remarked, "I wouldn't want anyone to think it's about a bad paella on a Spanish holiday," but admitted the physical feeling influenced the song's early stages.
Despite the song's grand, cinematic sound, frontman has revealed that the "livin' thing" he initially wrote about was actually a bout of food poisoning . Electric Light Orchestra - Livin' Thing (Official Video)
The "story" behind official video is primarily centered on the song's unexpected inspiration and the various interpretations that have followed it since its 1976 release. The True Inspiration : Lynne once joked that the lyrics were
Because the lyrics are poetic and somewhat vague, several theories have emerged over the decades: Electric Light Orchestra - Livin' Thing (Official Video)