After leaving The X Factor, Miller signed a recording deal with Hollywood Records/Syco Music and began work on an album. Following an initial five-song EP, she delivered her 2015 full-length debut album, Not an Apology, which featured production from the Suspex, Mike Del Rio, Matt Squire, and others. The album peaked at number seven on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, and featured the singles "Young Blood" and "Fire N Gold." Spring 2016 brought a new single titled "yes girl," which featured heavily in her live sets that summer.
The following winter, Miller teased the release of her sophomore full-length album, aurora, by issuing the first of an intended trilogy of EPs beginning with chapter one: blue in February 2017. chapter two: red and chapter three: yellow followed during the summer. In February 2018 she delivered aurora, which compiled all three of her trilogy EPs plus 5 additional tracks, including the single "mother." Miller was also featured on NOTD single titled "I Wanna Know", which became their biggest hit to date.
During 2019, Miller released a number of singles that were originally intended for her third studio album, which was named 'sunsets in outerspace,' however in July 2020, Miller confirmed her third album wouldn't come until 2021 earliest and the whole space theme has 'run its course.' The first single released was, it's not u it's me with 6LACK, on March 1st, 2019. Bea released 4 other singles throughout 2019, feel something, feels like home (with Jessie Reyez), never gonna like you (with Snakehips) and that bitch. She also embarked on two tours supporting her 2019 singles, nice to meet u which began in North America on April 29th, 2019 and concluded May 18th, 2019. She also embarked on the sunsets in outerspace tour starting in London on September 23rd, 2019 and concluding in LA on November 30th, 2019.
During the coronavirus pandemic, Miller confirmed she will not release a full studio album in 2020 but will release an EP of 6 new songs, after scrapping the space theme and previous singles.
Burning Bridges
Bea Miller Lyrics
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You've been out of touch you're so far away
Wishing you would tell me you're sorry
And you know you made a big mistake
Close my eyes and try to forget you
Every time I do I just see your face
After all that shit that we've been through
I don't know why I stick around to watch you burn our bridges down
I can't help it that I need you
I can't help it that I need you
Now I'm drowning underneath the water that was under me
I'm still screaming that I need you
I can't help it that I need you
Burn the bridges, burn them down, down, down, down, down
Burn the bridges, burn them down, down, down, down, down, down
You left me with a craving I can't fill
Got me wondering what I had yesterday
Tell everyone I'm fine but I'm still
Sitting here choking on the aftertaste
Can't stay away from you, I try, I try
But you got a grip on my mind
I don't know why I stick around to watch you burn our bridges down
I can't help it that I need you
I can't help it that I need you
Now I'm drowning underneath the water that was under me
I'm still screaming that I need you
I can't help it that I need you
Burn the bridges, burn them down, down, down, down, down
Burn the bridges, burn them down, down, down, down, down, down
Can't stay away from you, I try, I try
But you got a grip on my mind
Now I'm drowning underneath the water that was under me
I'm still screaming that I need you
I can't help it that I need you
Burn the bridges, burn them down
Burn the bridges, burn them down
Burn the bridges, burn them down, down, down, down, down
Burn the bridges, burn them down, down, down, down, down, down
The lyrics of Bea Miller's song Burning Bridges revolve around a person who is missing their partner and desperately wishing for their return. The songwriter wants to hear an apology from their lover, who is currently distant from them. Despite the turmoil in their relationship and the pain they both have caused each other, the songwriter still feels the need for their lover. They are addicted to their lover, even though they know it's not healthy. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation, heartbreak, and the inability to move on.
The songwriter describes the aftertaste left of the relationship, and how they can't stay away from their ex-partner, even though they try to. The chorus, " I don't know why I stick around to watch you burn our bridges down, I can't help it that I need you" captures the inner struggle of the songwriter. The bridges refer to their relationship, which is slowly but surely being destroyed, yet they can't resist the pull of being with their lover.
Overall, the lyrics of Burning Bridges speak to the complexity of relationships in which both people have caused each other pain. It's a reflection of the addictive nature of love and the emotional havoc that it can wreak on an individual.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been lonely missing your body
I feel lonely because I miss having physical intimacy with you
You've been out of touch you're so far away
You've been ignoring me and you're not physically present here
Wishing you would tell me you're sorry
I expect you to apologize and seek forgiveness
And you know you made a big mistake
You're aware that you've done something wrong
Close my eyes and try to forget you
I try to get you out of my mind
Every time I do I just see your face
I can't stop thinking about you and your face appears in my mind
After all that shit that we've been through
Despite all the past issues and problems that we had
Why are so you willing to walk away?
Why are you so eager to leave and abandon our relationship?
I can't help it that I need you
I can't control the fact that I still want and need you
Now I'm drowning underneath the water that was under me
I feel overwhelmed and suffocated by my emotions that I used to suppress
Burn the bridges, burn them down, down, down, down, down
We should completely cut off ties and erase all the memories we shared
You left me with a craving I can't fill
You left me longing for you and nothing else can replace that feeling
Got me wondering what I had yesterday
I now question what we had and whether it was real or not
Tell everyone I'm fine but I'm still
I pretend that I'm okay and move on, but I'm still not over you
Sitting here choking on the aftertaste
I'm still feeling the bitterness and pain of what happened
But you got a grip on my mind
You have control over my thoughts and feelings
Now I'm drowning underneath the water that was under me
I feel overwhelmed and suffocated by my emotions that I used to suppress
Burn the bridges, burn them down
We should completely cut off ties and erase all the memories we shared
Burn the bridges, burn them down, down, down, down, down
We should completely cut off ties and erase all the memories we shared
Writer(s): Beatrice Miller, Stephanie Gayle Jones, Warren Felder, William Zaire Simmons, Trevor David Brown
Contributed by Savannah J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jamie Lam
[Verse 1]
I've been lonely, missing your body
You've been out of touch, you're so far away
Wishing you would tell me you're sorry
And you know you made a big mistake
Close my eyes and try to forget you
Every time I do, I just see your face
After all this shit that we've been through
Why are you so willing to walk away?[Chorus]
I don't know why I stick around to watch you burn our bridges down
I can't help it that I need you (need you)
I can't help it that I need you (need you)
Now I'm drowning underneath the water that was under me
I'm still screaming that I need you (need you)
(I can't help it that I need you)[Post-Chorus]
Burn the bridges, burn them down, down, down, down, down
Burn the bridges, burn them down, down, down, down, down, down[Verse 2]
You left me with a craving I can't fill
Got me wondering what I had yesterday
Tell everyone I'm fine, but I'm still
Sitting here, choking on the aftertaste
[Pre-Chorus]
Can't stay away from you, I try, I try
But you got a grip on my mind[Chorus]
I don't know why I stick around to watch you burn our bridges down
I can't help it that I need you (need you)
I can't help it that I need you (need you)
Now I'm drowning underneath the water that was under me
I'm still screaming that I need you (need you)
(I can't help it that I need you)[Post-Chorus]
Burn the bridges, burn them down, down, down, down, down
Burn the bridges, burn them down, down, down, down, down, down[Pre-Chorus]
Can't stay away from you, I try, I try
But you got a grip on my mind[Chorus]
Now I'm drowning underneath the water that was under me
I'm still screaming that I need you (need you)
(I can't help it that I need you)[Post-Chorus]
Burn the bridges, burn them down
Burn the bridges, burn them down
Burn the bridges, burn them down, down, down, down, down
Burn the bridges, burn them down, down, down, down, down, down
sarah F
I've been lonely, missing your body
You've been out of touch, you're so far away
Wishing you would tell me you're sorry
And you know you made a big mistake
Close my eyes and try to forget you
Every time I do, I just see your face
After all this shit that we've been through
Why are you so willing to walk away?
[Chorus]
I don't know why I stick around to watch you burn our bridges down
I can't help it that I need you (need you)
I can't help it that I need you (need you)
Now I'm drowning underneath the water that was under me
I'm still screaming that I need you (need you)
(I can't help it that I need you)
[Post-Chorus]
Burn the bridges, burn them down, down, down, down, down
Burn the bridges, burn them down, down, down, down, down, down
[Verse 2]
You left me with a craving I can't fill
Got me wondering what I had yesterday
Tell everyone I'm fine, but I'm still
Sitting here, choking on the aftertaste
[Pre-Chorus]
Can't stay away from you, I try, I try
But you got a grip on my mind
[Chorus]
I don't know why I stick around to watch you burn our bridges down
I can't help it that I need you (need you)
I can't help it that I need you (need you)
Now I'm drowning underneath the water that was under me
I'm still screaming that I need you (need you)
(I can't help it that I need you)
[Post-Chorus]
Burn the bridges, burn them down, down, down, down, down
Burn the bridges, burn them down, down, down, down, down, down
[Pre-Chorus]
Can't stay away from you, I try, I try
But you got a grip on my mind
[Chorus]
Now I'm drowning underneath the water that was under me
I'm still screaming that I need you (need you)
(I can't help it that I need you)
[Post-Chorus]
Burn the bridges, burn them down
Burn the bridges, burn them down
Burn the bridges, burn them down, down, down, down, down
Burn the bridges, burn them down, down, down, down, down, down
Haylee
the emotions she puts into her music videos is crazy 💜
Cristiano Almeida
Hayls Kessey in the musics (audio) too
Haylee
Lala In the DARK yes! I forgot to add that. she is crazy talented
Shainesse Saidal
It's really shocking to see how much she physically changed since her debut! Her musical style changed too but she is still as talented as then!
Isabelle Rose
The first time I listened to this song, it sent chills through my whole body. I still get those same chills every time I listen to it. When I don't know what to say, this song explains it 110%. Also, I've found that it sounds best with headphones on full volume and tears pouring down my face. I love this song so much for so many reasons
Young Selah Official
I remember singing this song 24/7 back in 2017 as a kid.
Audrie Sager
I'm so proud of how far she's come. I mean what I love most about her music is that it has such great meanings and that it's SO FRICKEN UNIQUE LIKE I'VE NEVER HEARD A SONG LIKE THIS AND I LOVE IT! not to mention that her voice is a gift from the HEAVENSS AND THAT SHE'S BEAUTIFUL AND PASSIONATE AND KIND AND AHHHG SHE'S JUST AMAZING OKAY IMA STOP FANGIRLING NOW BAI XD
JustAnotherMisfit
She’s so young but this song is so mature. Burn the bridges part is insanely creative. Truly captivating just wow.
ALEXtraordinary ART
This is amazing!!! I'm just wondering if the colors of this music video have a special meaning. update: I just watched the video where she explained the colors. so she will probably have a chapter for every primary color. which represents emotions, with these three big emotions/colors you can make every color. to make the best version of yourself you need to go trough all the three primary colors.
Lupe
ALEXtraordinary diy blue is the color of sadness and she is wearing grey which i think means that he took all the color in her life