Burning
Brock & Davis Lyrics


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Love me like a straight and narrow
Love me like you love a friend
Love me like a burning flare
And I’ll find my way back again
Treat me like a tender try
Treat me like the lock and key
Treat me in the way you’d say
There’ll always be a place for me
Leave the burning accidents to hurt the world behind
Don’t settle there and crystalize them in your mind
There’s clarity in space with stars to guide you through
They’ll protect the key that I left out for you
It’s not easy for two to love
Lead the way for both of us
Show me all the strength I need
Devote your life to open road
And you are destined to succeed
Think about me when you find
What you have been looking for
Remember it’s a game
That’ll always leave you wanting more
Not easy to let you go into the night
Not easy to let you go without a fight
So leave the burning accidents to hurt the world behind
Don’t settle there and crystalize them in your mind
There’s clarity in space with stars to guide you through
They protect the key that I left out for you
It’s not easy for two to love
Hold me like we’re only one
Hold me like it used to be




Hold me through the darkness
But keep me with you in a dream

Overall Meaning

In the song "Burning," Brock & Davis speak of the complexities and challenges that come with love. The lyrics imply that real love requires a level of patience, care, and selflessness, that goes beyond the typical casual romance. The song begins with the singer expressing the kind of love they would like to receive - a love that is unwavering, constant, and reliable. They ask to be loved like a friend, a burning flare. Similarly, they ask to be treated with tenderness and care, like a lock and key.


The chorus of the song shifts to a warning about the dangers of holding onto emotional pain from past mistakes. Brock & Davis advise against dwelling on "burning accidents" that can hurt the world and crystallize in one's mind. The song suggests that the key to finding love lies in letting go of the past and focusing on the present. The singer reminds the listener that the love journey is not easy, but it is something that can be achieved when approached with the right perspective.


The lyrics of "Burning" leave the listener with a message of hope while being honest about the challenges of love. The song indicates that with patience, care, and a willingness to let go of past trauma, love can thrive. The lo-fi, emotional ambience of the track, coupled with the meaningful lyrics, creates a poignant and introspective listening experience.


Line by Line Meaning

Love me like a straight and narrow
Love me in a righteous and honest way, without any deviations or complications.


Love me like you love a friend
Love me with the trust and loyalty of a friend, without any romantic attachments.


Love me like a burning flare
Love me with the passion and intensity of a burning flame that will guide me back to you.


And I’ll find my way back again
Your love will be the beacon that will guide me back to you whenever I am lost or uncertain.


Treat me like a tender try
Treat me with patience and tenderness, like you would with a delicate flower that needs to grow and bloom.


Treat me like the lock and key
Treat me like a valuable possession, a secret that only you can unlock and explore.


Treat me in the way you’d say
Treat me with the same respect and kindness that you would show to yourself or to someone you love deeply.


There’ll always be a place for me
My love will always have a home in your heart, no matter where life takes us or what challenges we face.


Leave the burning accidents to hurt the world behind
Don't dwell on past mistakes or traumas that might cause pain or turmoil in the present moment.


Don’t settle there and crystalize them in your mind
Don't let those negative memories or emotions become fixed or permanent in your thoughts or feelings.


There’s clarity in space with stars to guide you through
There's a sense of peace and clarity in the vastness of the universe, where you can find guidance and inspiration from the stars.


They’ll protect the key that I left out for you
The cosmic forces will protect the secret or message that I have entrusted to you, like a key to our love and understanding.


It’s not easy for two to love
Love is a complex and challenging emotion that requires effort, patience, and compromise from both partners.


Lead the way for both of us
Be the guiding light and inspiration that will help us navigate the twists and turns of our shared journey.


Show me all the strength I need
Be the source of courage and support that will empower me to face any obstacle or adversity.


Devote your life to open road
Dedicate your life to exploring and discovering new horizons, together with me, without any fear or reservation.


And you are destined to succeed
With your determination and resilience, you are bound to achieve your dreams and reach your highest potential.


Think about me when you find
Remember me always, even when you discover new passions or directions in your life.


What you have been looking for
Recognize that our love is unique and precious, and that it fulfills a deep and fundamental need in your soul.


Remember it’s a game
Don't take life or love too seriously, and enjoy the playful and adventurous side of our relationship.


That’ll always leave you wanting more
Our love will always surprise and satisfy you, and you will never be bored or complacent with it.


Not easy to let you go into the night
It's hard for me to say goodbye or let you go, especially when it's dark or uncertain outside.


Not easy to let you go without a fight
It's hard for me to give up on our love and surrender to fate, without putting up a brave and honest fight for it.


Hold me like we’re only one
Hold me with the tenderness and intimacy of two soulmates that share the same heartbeat and breath.


Hold me like it used to be
Hold me with the same passion and conviction that we had when our love was new and untested by time or distance.


Hold me through the darkness
Hold me with the strength and courage to overcome any fear or uncertainty, and to find the light at the end of the tunnel.


But keep me with you in a dream
Even when you are apart from me, keep our love and connection alive in your dreams and imagination, and let them inspire and motivate you.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Kate Davis

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@sluray

If I travel in the night
Can’t find this way….without a light
And if loving you, the hardest thing I’ll.. have to do
I must be.. doing something right
If there should ever come a time,
To face the fact….your no longer mine

Chorus

You got me Burning, Burning, Burning
I’m Burning….whoo whoo whoo

Verse 2

If a river with it’s force
It Turn around and change it’s course
And if loving you, the hardest thing I’ll.. got to do
I’ll never have the strength to say goodbye…
You’re the wind… fills my sails
The greatest sin, tips my scales

Chorus

You got me Burning, Burning, Burning
I’m Burning….whoo whoo whoo

Verse 3

Just when I thought I knew the answer
Ain’t no future after all
Crystal Ball on the Table
It slips, it shatters on the floor
With the cold wind.. chills me to the bone
You’re the one, the one, the one that keeps me warm

Chorus

You got me Burning, Burning, Burning
I’m Burning….whoo whoo whoo

You got me Burning, Burning, Burning
I’m Burning….whoo whoo whoo



@sluray

If I travel in the night
Can’t find this way….without a light
And if loving you, the hardest thing I’ll.. have to do
I must be.. doing something right
If there should ever come a time,
To face the fact….your no longer mine

Chorus

You got me Burning, Burning, Burning
I’m Burning….whoo whoo whoo

Verse 2

If a river with it’s force
It Turn around and change it’s course
And if loving you, the hardest thing I’ll.. got to do
I’ll never have the strength to say goodbye…
You’re the wind… fills my cell..
The greatest sin, tips my scales

Chorus

You got me Burning, Burning, Burning
I’m Burning….whoo whoo whoo

Verse 3

Just when I thought I knew the answer
Ain’t no future after all
Crystal Ball on the Table
It slips, it centers on the floor
With the cold wind.. chills me to the bone
You’re the one, the one, the one that keeps me warm

Chorus

You got me Burning, Burning, Burning
I’m Burning….whoo whoo whoo

You got me Burning, Burning, Burning
I’m Burning….whoo whoo whoo



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@Kyle4552

I cannot believe how hardly anyone doesn't realize how amazing this movie was!!

@NYRyder1983

I have been looking for this song for years. Thanks to whoever posted this.

@Bluemgwes

Thank you so much for posting this! Much appreciated. Always loved this track from the movie. The saxophone is dynamite. Good ole 80s music.

@damonsmith7661

Melody has been in my head for 25 years never forgot it lol

@grumpkinfun

Always loved this track from the movie! Thank you for posting this 🙏

@ledzeppy7507

Love this movie. Love this song.

@kendalmoore6724

My jam classic 1985 track

@joaoaugusto80s

Thank you so much!!!!

@sluray

If I travel in the night
Can’t find this way….without a light
And if loving you, the hardest thing I’ll.. have to do
I must be.. doing something right
If there should ever come a time,
To face the fact….your no longer mine

Chorus

You got me Burning, Burning, Burning
I’m Burning….whoo whoo whoo

Verse 2

If a river with it’s force
It Turn around and change it’s course
And if loving you, the hardest thing I’ll.. got to do
I’ll never have the strength to say goodbye…
You’re the wind… fills my sails
The greatest sin, tips my scales

Chorus

You got me Burning, Burning, Burning
I’m Burning….whoo whoo whoo

Verse 3

Just when I thought I knew the answer
Ain’t no future after all
Crystal Ball on the Table
It slips, it shatters on the floor
With the cold wind.. chills me to the bone
You’re the one, the one, the one that keeps me warm

Chorus

You got me Burning, Burning, Burning
I’m Burning….whoo whoo whoo

You got me Burning, Burning, Burning
I’m Burning….whoo whoo whoo

@Javai7

*sails

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