1) Arena is a British … Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Arena is a British progressive rock band founded in 1995 by Clive Nolan and Mick Pointer (drummer in Marillion's original line-up). All of the band's lyrics are written by Nolan.
Musically the band's style ranges from symphonic to hard rock. Some of the band's recent albums have a similar sound to another of the bands that Nolan has participated in, Shadowland.
Guitarist Jonathan "John" Mitchell has been involved in several other projects like KINO (the UK band), The Urbane, It Bites and Frost*. In these bands he sings in addition to his usual guitar duties.
2) Arena is a breakcore pop act from Russia that released their 4-track EP "Poptrip" in December 2006.
And in 2008 they released another 4-track EP "The Hero of Hyrule".
3) Arena is a Greek punk band from Agrinio
4) Arena is a vaporwave artist from Austin, Texas
Burning Down
Arena Lyrics
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The flames no longer burn me. There's no danger to my health
I can see the falling cinders, making ghosts upon the ground
This place is the story of my life, and I see it, I see it burning down!
Not much time left now, before my final bow
I'll let the fires rage, so I can clear the stage
I need to purify if I am going to rise
This place is the story of my life, and I see it, I see it burning down!
Not much time left now before my final bow
So I must clear my head on any doubt or dread
I need to sanitise if I am going to rise
Into a different place - into a different state
All signs are gone now of my previous existence
All signs are gone now of my relevance significance of worth
When this fire is truly over, there is nothing to be found
This place is the story of my life, and I see it, I see it burning down!
All signs are gone now of my previous existence
All signs are gone now of my relevance significance of worth
All signs are gone now of my tedious existence
All signs are gone now of my innocence my childhood or my birth
All signs are gone now of my previous existence
All signs are gone now of my presence here or consequence on earth
The song 'Burning Down' by Arena appears to be a reflection on one's life and the inevitability of change. The opening lines, "So this house is now on fire. Let me warm myself," suggest that the singer is observing their own life, as if it were a burning house. They find comfort in the flames, as they no longer pose any danger to them. The falling cinders are like ghosts lying on the ground, symbolizing the end of a chapter in their life. They recognize that this house, which burns down, is the story of their life. They see it burning down and accept that nothing can be done to stop it. It is a powerful metaphor for the inevitability of change and the acceptance of one's own mortality.
As the song progresses, the singer realizes that their time is running out before their "final bow." This realization pushes them to "let the fires rage" and "purify" themselves, so that they can rise into a different state. The repetition of the phrase "into a different place - into a different state" reinforces the idea that change is inevitable, and that one should embrace it rather than fear it. The lines "All signs are gone now of my relevance significance of worth" may suggest that the singer feels that their worth and relevance are being erased as the fire burns down their life. They recognize that when the fire is truly over, there will be nothing left to be found. In a way, this can be seen as seeing their life flash before their eyes, and accepting that it is coming to an end.
Line by Line Meaning
So this house is now on fire. Let me warm myself
The singer is acknowledging and accepting that their current situation is chaotic and destructive, but is choosing to find comfort in the warmth of the flames
The flames no longer burn me. There's no danger to my health
The singer has overcome the initial danger and obstacles of their situation and is now able to observe and navigate it with more ease
I can see the falling cinders, making ghosts upon the ground
The destruction of the singer's environment is creating remnants and memories of what once was
This place is the story of my life, and I see it, I see it burning down!
The artist is recognizing that their current situation is a reflection of their past and who they have been, and is ready to let it go in order to move forward
Not much time left now, before my final bow
Time is limited for the artist to make the necessary changes and find closure before their inevitable end
I'll let the fires rage, so I can clear the stage
The singer is allowing themselves to fully experience and process the destruction around them, in order to create space for what's to come
I need to purify if I am going to rise
Into a different place - into a different state
The singer recognizes that in order to move forward and rise to a new level, they need to let go of any impurities or negative aspects holding them back
So I must clear my head on any doubt or dread
I need to sanitise if I am going to rise
The artist is taking active steps to clear their mind of any doubts or fears that are hindering their progress, and is committed to purging any negativity from their life
All signs are gone now of my previous existence
All signs are gone now of my relevance significance of worth
The destruction of the artist's environment has erased any tangible reminders of their past accomplishments or worth, leaving them with a blank slate to rebuild from
All signs are gone now of my tedious existence
All signs are gone now of my innocence my childhood or my birth
All signs are gone now of my presence here or consequence on earth
The artist is acknowledging the complete erasure of their past, and is ready to move forward without any attachments or burdens holding them back
When this fire is truly over, there is nothing to be found
This place is the story of my life, and I see it, I see it burning down!
The singer recognizes that once the destruction and chaos is over, there will be nothing left of their past life to cling onto. They are committed to fully allowing this process to take place in order to move forward and grow.
Contributed by Ella J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.