Burning Heart
Alpha 9 Lyrics


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I′m burning down
Down
I'm burning down
Down
I′m burning down
Down (down)
I'm burning down
Down
I'm burning
Down
I′m burning down
Down
I′m burning
Down (down)
I'm burning down
Down
I′m burning
Down (down)
I'm burning down
Down
I′m burning




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I'm burning down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Alpha 9's song Burning Heart depict intense emotion and the feeling of being consumed by a burning sensation. The repetition of the phrase "I'm burning down" emphasizes how overwhelming and all-encompassing this feeling is, as if the singer is unable to escape it. The use of the word "heart" in the song's title suggests that this burning sensation is related to matters of love and passion.


It's also worth noting the use of the phrase "down (down)" in between lines, which could be interpreted as a manifestation of the singer's sinking or falling deeper into this burning sensation. The minimalistic and repetitive nature of the lyrics creates a hypnotic effect, allowing the listener to become fully immersed in the intensity of the emotion being conveyed. The overall effect of the lyrics is a sense of being consumed by a fiery passion that cannot be tamed or extinguished, no matter how hard the singer may try.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm burning down
I am experiencing intense emotional pain and suffering


Down
To the very depths of my being


I'm burning down
The pain is consuming me entirely


Down
I cannot escape it


I'm burning down
My heart is ablaze with this agony


Down (down)
It feels like a never-ending descent


I'm burning down
I am completely overwhelmed by these emotions


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They have taken control of me


I'm burning
My pain is not just emotional, but also physical


Down
It feels like a heaviness in my chest


I'm burning down
I cannot shake off this feeling


Down
It is always present


I'm burning
The intensity of my pain has not diminished


Down (down)
It is a constant struggle


I'm burning down
I am on the verge of collapse


Down (down)
I am spiraling out of control


I'm burning
The pain is still there


Down (down)
It won't go away


I'm burning down
I am consumed by this fire inside me




Writer(s): James M Peterik, Frank Michael Sullivan

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