Burning Bridges
Arch Enemy Lyrics

The lyrics to Arch Enemy's "Burning Bridges" speak about a relationship that has come to an end, with the bridges between the two individuals now burned. The phrase "A lesson learned?" could be the singer questioning if there was anything they could have done differently to save the relationship. The lines "Promises broken, tender lies softly spoken" suggest that trust has been broken, with one or both parties not keeping their commitments. There has been growth and changes in both individuals, which could have contributed to the end of the relationship. The final line, "Maybe it was never meant to be," implies that despite the efforts made, the relationship was not meant to last.

The chorus, "It wasn't you, it wasn't me, We were far too close to see," suggests that perhaps the two individuals were too similar, causing a clash of personalities that ultimately led to the end of the relationship. The phrase "far too close to see" could indicate that they were so wrapped up in their own emotions and actions that they couldn't see the issues that were causing the relationship to crumble.