Remembering what’s really important isn’… Read Full Bio ↴Convictions to the back burner.
Remembering what’s really important isn’t so important after all.
Gather all your possessions, and smile because you’ve got it all.
Still that empty feeling won’t go away.
Your puzzle’s missing one very essential piece,
and I know you’ll keep looking in all the wrong places until it’s too late.
Slip on the ice again.
When did you become so cold?
Living for the here and now never made so much sense.
You think you’ve got all the time in the world, but this could all be ending now.
How far down will you go before it’s too late?
Slipping on the ice again, you’ve become so cold.
Lucky for you rock bottom is in sight.
Your wake up call is set for now,
and the trail you have followed has come all the way to the end.
I hope you survive the crash
Back Burner
August Burns Red Lyrics
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Convictions to the back burner
Remembering what's really important isn't so important after all
Gather all your possessions, and smile because you've got it all
Gather all your possessions, and smile because you've got it all
Smile because you've got it all
Smile because you've got it all
Still that empty feeling won't go away (Go away)
Still that empty feeling won't go away (Go away)
Your puzzle's missing one very essential piece
And I know you'll keep looking in all the wrong places until it's too late
Too late
Slip on the ice again
When did you become so cold?
Living for the here and now never made so much sense
Slip on the ice again
When did you become so cold?
You think you've got all the time in the world, but this could all be ending now
How far down will you go before it's too late?
Slipping on the ice again, you've become so cold
Lucky for you rock bottom is in sight
Lucky for you rock bottom is in sight
Your wake up call is set for now
And the trail you have followed has come all the way to the end
I hope you survive, survive the crash
The lyrics of the song Back Burner by August Burns Red are a commentary on placing one's convictions and priorities aside. The opening lines of the song, "Convictions to the back burner, remembering what's really important isn't so important after all," suggest that the singer has initially left their values behind, and they are not particular about what matters to them. The next lines reinforce this idea as the singer talks about gathering all their possessions and smiling because they believe they have it all. However, the singer doesn't feel fulfilled despite having everything because of an "empty feeling" that persists. The lyrics point out that the singer's "puzzle's missing one very essential piece," which they keep looking for in all the wrong places.
The second verse highlights the singer's growing detachment and disengagement from their surroundings. The singer observes themselves slipping on the ice, indicating that they have lost their emotional balance and become cold towards others. They realize that they are only living for the present and it makes sense in some way. However, the singer registers the fragility of their happy but hollow existence as events could end violently and suddenly. The singer is warned about the looming consequences of their choices, propelling them towards rock bottom, providing a wake-up call that could result in a crash.
Line by Line Meaning
Convictions to the back burner
Putting aside one's beliefs and values
Remembering what's really important isn't so important after all
Realizing that what one had previously thought was important may not be as crucial after all
Gather all your possessions, and smile because you've got it all
Finding joy in material possessions and believing that they are sufficient for happiness
Smile because you've got it all
Persisting in believing that material possessions are enough to sustain one's happiness
Still that empty feeling won't go away (Go away)
Despite having material possessions, one still feels unsatisfied and hollow
Your puzzle's missing one very essential piece
One's life is incomplete and missing something that is essential for fulfillment
And I know you'll keep looking in all the wrong places until it's too late, Too late
Continuing to seek fulfillment in the wrong things regardless of the consequences
Slip on the ice again, When did you become so cold?
Falling down again and feeling lost and desensitized
Living for the here and now never made so much sense
Focusing solely on the present moment instead of the bigger picture
You think you've got all the time in the world, but this could all be ending now
Believing that time is unlimited, while in reality, it could all end unexpectedly
How far down will you go before it's too late?
Asking what limit one will push themselves to before it becomes too late to change
Lucky for you rock bottom is in sight
Finding hope in the realization that things can only go up from the current situation
Your wake up call is set for now, And the trail you have followed has come all the way to the end
Realizing that the current situation is a wakeup call, and the path followed has ended
I hope you survive, survive the crash
Wishing the best for the person going through a difficult time and hoping they come out stronger in the end
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: BRENT RAMBLER, DUSTIN DAVIDSON, JAKE LUHRS, JOHN BRUBAKER, MATT GREINER
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Convictions to the back burner
Convictions to the back burner
Remembering what's really important
Isn't so important after all
Gather all your possessions
And smile because you've got it all
Gather all your possessions
And smile because you've got it all
Smile because you've got it all
Smile because you've got it all
Still that empty feeling won't go away (go away)
Still that empty feeling won't go away (go away)
Your puzzle's missing one very essential piece
And I know you'll keep looking in all the wrong places until it's too late
Until it's too late
Slip on the ice again
When did you become so cold?
Living for the here and now
Never made so much sense
Slip on the ice again
When did you become so cold?
You think you've got all the time in the world
But this could all be ending now
How far down will you go before it's too late?
Slipping on the ice again
You've become so cold
Lucky for you rock bottom is in sight
Lucky for you rock bottom is in sight
Your wake up call is set for now
And the trail you have followed has come all the way to the end
I just hope you survive, survive the crash
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