Burn Bright
♦ My Chemical Romance Lyrics
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I can take it
We walked alone in your city lights
Did you make it?
We lit the fire and it’s burning bright
Did you take it?
Kissed all the boys in your city lights
Left all the stars in your city nights
Can you fake it?
I lost my way in your city lights
Clutching me,
We stole the fire
And it’s burning bright
So give me all you’ve got,
I can take it
We walked around in your city lights
‘Cause it makes me who I am
We lit the fire
And it’s burning bright
Not ashamed of what I am
I took the pills
For these empty nights
‘Cause it makes me who I am
They always told me that
“You'll never get to heaven
With a life like yours.
Well, if you’re lost, little boy,
Oh, well, the cameras pull you right back down, yeah.
It’s like a chemical burn,
I'm peeling off your skin, yeah.
And when you see your face,
Well, you'll never be the same again, yeah.”
Cause if you just stop breathing,
I'll stop, I'll stop my heart
I'll stop breathing too
So give me all you’ve got,
I can take it
We walked around in your city lights
‘Cause it makes me who I am
We lit the fire,
And it’s burning bright
Not ashamed of what I am,
I'd trade the world for your city nights
‘Cause it makes me who I am
And it makes me who I am
And it makes me who I am
And though I missed the chance for this,
I confess that I can’t wait,
Until it’s gone
No I mean this every single day
So go if you can’t burn inside
‘Cause the world don’t need
Another hopeless cause
Though it makes me who I am
‘Cause it makes me who I am
And you made me who I am
And you made me who I am
Be afraid of what I am
I can take it
We walked around in your city lights,
‘Cause it makes me who I am
I burned it all and I'm doin' fine
‘Cause I’ll never fade away,
If I steal the fire from your city nights
‘Cause it makes me who I am
Who I am
The song “Burn Bright” by My Chemical Romance is a powerful and emotional piece that explores the theme of self-discovery and self-acceptance. The lyrics are thought-provoking and convey a sense of emotional turmoil that the singer is going through. The opening lines, “So give me all you've got, I can take it,” set the tone for the song, indicating that the singer is willing to face any challenge head-on. The lyrics also talk about the burning desire to be accepted for who they are, despite the world's expectations. The phrase “‘Cause it makes me who I am” is repeated multiple times throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of embracing one's true self.
The lyrics also explore the idea of escaping from the mundane reality of life. The lines “I took the pills for these empty nights” and “I burned it all and I'm doin' fine” suggest that the singer is trying to find solace in other things, such as drugs or burning things down. The chorus also talks about “city nights” and how they make the singer who they are, highlighting the importance of one's environment and the impact it has on their psyche.
The song's bridge, which features the lines “And though I missed the chance for this, I confess that I can't wait, until it's gone,” seems to indicate that the singer has had a difficult time in the past and is now looking forward to a new beginning. Overall, “Burn Bright” is a deeply introspective song that delves into the complexities of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
So give me all you’ve got, I can take it
I'm ready to face any challenge that comes my way
We walked alone in your city lights, Did you make it?
We wandered through the bright city streets, did they inspire you?
We lit the fire and it’s burning bright, Did you take it?
We started something intense and powerful, did you join us?
Kissed all the boys in your city lights, Did you make it?
Did you embrace all the opportunities for love and connection in the city?
Left all the stars in your city nights, Can you fake it?
Did you leave all your dreams and aspirations behind, can you pretend everything is okay?
I lost my way in your city lights, Clutching me
The noisy, overwhelming city distracted and confused me
We stole the fire, And it’s burning bright
We harnessed something powerful and transformative, and it's still going strong
We walked around in your city lights, ‘Cause it makes me who I am
Exploring the city gives me a sense of identity and purpose
Not ashamed of what I am, I took the pills, For these empty nights
I don't feel guilty about who I am, so I took medication to cope with my loneliness
It’s like a chemical burn, I'm peeling off your skin, yeah.
Being around me is like a powerful, transformative experience, it can be painful but worth it
‘Cause if you just stop breathing, I'll stop, I'll stop my heart, I'll stop breathing too
I'll do anything to be close to you, even if it means giving up my own life
I'd trade the world for your city nights, ‘Cause it makes me who I am
The excitement and energy of the city are so vital to my sense of self
They always told me that, “You'll never get to heaven with a life like yours.
People have judged me and told me I'm unworthy
So go if you can’t burn inside, ‘Cause the world don’t need, Another hopeless cause
If you can't find your passion and purpose, it's better to leave than to waste your potential
And you made me who I am, Be afraid of what I am
You helped shape me into the person I am, and that can be scary for some
I burned it all and I'm doin' fine, ‘Cause I’ll never fade away, If I steal the fire from your city nights
I let go of everything and started fresh, and I'll never lose my fire if I keep embracing the energy of the city
Who I am
My true self
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24:37 pt 1, chapter 1
48:49 principle 1, chapter 2
1:10:02 principle 2, chapter 3
1:37:51 principle 3
1:38:10 pt 2, chapter 1
1:58:09 principle 1, chapter 2
2:10:48 principle 2, chapter 3
2:24:50 principle 3, chapter 4
2:40:49 principle 4, chapter 5
2:47:29 principle 5, chapter 6
3:06:36 principle 6
3:07:11 pt 3, chapter 1
3:18:10 principle 1, chapter 2
3:36:16 principle 2, chapter 3
3:48:39 principle 3, chapter 4
4:02:49 principle 4, chapter 5
4:11:49 principle 5, chapter 6
4:19:38 principle 6, chapter 7
4:28:12 principle 7, chapter 8
4:36:07 principle 8, chapter 9
4:49:00 principle 9, chapter 10
4:57:17 principle 10, chapter 11
5:04:25 principle 11, chapter 12
5:09:14 principle 12
5:10:11 pt 4, chapter 1
5:19:11 principle 1, chapter 2
5:25:06 principle 2, chapter 3
5:32:23 principle 3, chapter 4
5:35:46 principle 4, chapter 5
5:41:08 principle 5, chapter 6
5:49:32 principle 6, chapter 7
5:56:15 principle 7, chapter 8
6:03:06 principle 8, chapter 9
6:10:57 principle 9, in a nutshell
6:11:54 A Shortcut to Distinction
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