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

: 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 Electric Light Orchestra - Livin' Thing (Official Video)

: Some speculate it refers to the death of a former bandmate, though there is no official confirmation of this. The Official Video Style The "story" behind official video is primarily centered