Burn Out
Ash Lyrics


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Rising in the east
And fading in the west
To the north and to sleep
At the close of day
The flame goes out
Only char left in the grate
Do you in dying become
But a name
I can see you're worn down
The weight upon your shoulders
All the joy you once had
Now is gone
Can't find what you wanted
Feeling lost in turmoil
Will you finally
Be free

Out into the cold night
Stare into the dark sky
Do you sleep forever
Or burn alive
Or linger in the half light
Fade into the dark night
Do you find contentment
Do you find your peace

Rising in the east
And fading in the west
To the north and to sleep
At the close of day
The flame goes out
Only char left in the grate
Do you in dying become
But a name

Out into the cold night
Stare into the dark sky
Do you sleep forever
Or burn alive
Or linger in the half light
Fade into the dark night




Do you find contentment
Do you find your peace

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Ash's song "Burn Out" paints a picture of the fleeting nature of life. The rising and fading of the sun implies a beginning and an end, and the north is often associated with death. The flame that goes out and leaves only char in the grate is a metaphor for the end of a life, leaving only memories behind. The question "Do you in dying become but a name?" suggests that death may strip away our identity and reduce us to mere labels or memories.


The second verse addresses the burden of life and the struggle to find joy and meaning in it. The singer can see that the person they are addressing is worn down by the weight of their responsibilities and has lost the joy they once had. The line "Can't find what you wanted, feeling lost in turmoil" suggests a sense of aimlessness and confusion. The chorus poses the question of what happens after death, whether one will rest in peace or be consumed by the flames of hell.


Overall, "Burn Out" is a meditation on mortality and the struggle to find meaning and contentment in life. It confronts the finality of death and encourages the listener to reflect on what they want to achieve in their limited time.


Line by Line Meaning

Rising in the east
The beginning of something new that starts in the East.


And fading in the west
Ending of something that fades in the West.


To the north and to sleep
Moving towards the North in a peaceful way.


At the close of day
When the day is near to end and darkness is arriving.


The flame goes out
The light or energy that was once there is not present anymore.


Only char left in the grate
After everything is burned out only a small part remains.


Do you in dying become
Does the person lose its uniqueness and becomes just a mere name.


But a name
When someone dies all that is left is the name that people remember them by.


I can see you're worn down
Acknowledging the fact that the person is feeling overwhelmed and tired.


The weight upon your shoulders
The struggles and problems that the person is carrying with them.


All the joy you once had
All the happiness that once existed is now gone.


Now is gone
Everything that once existed is no longer present.


Can't find what you wanted
The person feels lost and unable to find what they want.


Feeling lost in turmoil
Feeling lost and confused in a state of chaos and confusion.


Will you finally
Questioning whether the person will ever find what they are looking for.


Be free
The hope that the person will find freedom and liberation from their struggles.


Out into the cold night
Stepping out into the darkness and unknown future.


Stare into the dark sky
Looking up at the vastness and unknowns of the universe.


Do you sleep forever
Questioning whether there is an afterlife or whether everything just ends with death.


Or burn alive
Wondering whether the person will suffer and experience pain in death.


Or linger in the half light
Wondering whether the person will remain stuck in between life and death.


Fade into the dark night
Slowly disappearing into the unknown darkness.


Do you find contentment
Hoping that the person will find peace and satisfaction.


Do you find your peace
Hoping that the person will find inner calmness and tranquility.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: TIM WHEELER

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