Burning Bridges
André Andersen Lyrics


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I told you once, I told you twice
That you can't live on compromise, but you won't listen
Another time, another place
It's like a never-ending race and there's no reason
To waste your life away in one single day

Bridges are burning and chances are few
Man with the scythe, he is coming for you
Stage is the same but some faces are new
Why can't you see that it's over?

I pulled you up, you let me down
I'm sick of dragging you around, it feels like forever
I'm going left, you're going right
Out of my life, out of my sight, it's now or never
Go waste your life away in one single day

Bridges are burning and chances are few
Man with the scythe, he is pointing at you
Stage is the same but some faces are new
Why can't you see that it's over?

Bridges are burning and chances are few
Listen, I'm trying to tell you that
Time's running out, God, but we never knew
Night's getting cold and your story is old, it's been told

I let you in, I turned you loose
I gave you lot's of time to choose to change the story
You are the snake around my hand
The one who used to be my friend, and now you're sorry
I've suffered all the way, you will today
Go, waste your life away in one single day

Bridges are burning and chances are few
Man with the scythe, he is coming for you
Stage is the same but some faces are new
Why can't you see that it's over?

Bridges are burning and chances are few
Waiting is over and this is your cue




Time's running out, God, but you never knew
Listen, I'm trying to tell you

Overall Meaning

This song, "Burning Bridges" by Andre Andersen, is a reflection on a relationship that has reached its breaking point. The singer, who has tried to encourage change and growth, has reached their limit and is urging the other person to move on with their life. They emphasize that compromise is not enough to sustain the relationship, but the other person refuses to listen. The singer has come to the realization that the relationship cannot continue and that the time has come to move on. The lyrics "bridges are burning and chances are few" suggest that there is no turning back, and that it's time for the other person to accept that the relationship is over.


The repeated phrase "go waste your life away in one single day" emphasizes the idea that the other person is not making good use of their time, and is holding both parties back. The use of the imagery of burning bridges and the man with the scythe points to the inevitability of the consequences of their actions. The lines "Waiting is over and this is your cue, time's running out, God, but you never knew" suggest that the other person may have been blind to the fact that the relationship was in trouble, but that time has now run out.


Overall, "Burning Bridges" is a powerful anthem about the cost of compromising too much in a relationship, and the importance of recognizing when it's time to move on.


Line by Line Meaning

I told you once, I told you twice
I have warned you multiple times


That you can't live on compromise, but you won't listen
You refuse to see that compromise is not always the answer in life


Another time, another place
Things keep repeating themselves


It's like a never-ending race and there's no reason
Life is like a race with no clear end goal or purpose


To waste your life away in one single day
Don't waste your entire life on one day


Bridges are burning and chances are few
Opportunities are fading away and time is running out


Man with the scythe, he is coming for you
Death is inevitable


Stage is the same but some faces are new
The same issues arise with different people


Why can't you see that it's over?
It's time to move on


I pulled you up, you let me down
I helped you when you were down, but you didn't appreciate it


I'm sick of dragging you around, it feels like forever
I'm tired of carrying the burden of the relationship


I'm going left, you're going right
We are headed in opposite directions


Out of my life, out of my sight, it's now or never
It's time for you to leave my life completely


Go waste your life away in one single day
You can go ruin your life if you want to


Man with the scythe, he is pointing at you
Death is getting closer for you


Bridges are burning and chances are few
Opportunities are fading away and time is running out


Listen, I'm trying to tell you that
You need to pay attention to what I'm saying


Time's running out, God, but we never knew
Time is slipping away, and we didn't realize it


Night's getting cold and your story is old, it's been told
Your story no longer holds any interest for me


I let you in, I turned you loose
I allowed you into my life, but now it's time for you to go


I gave you lot's of time to choose to change the story
I gave you plenty of chances to change your ways


You are the snake around my hand
You are holding me back from moving forward


The one who used to be my friend, and now you're sorry
You were once my friend, but now it's too late to apologize


I've suffered all the way, you will today
I have gone through a lot of suffering, and now it's your turn


Waiting is over and this is your cue
It's time to take action


Listen, I'm trying to tell you
You need to pay attention to me




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDRE PALLE ANDERSEN

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