Flame
Bronagh Slevin Lyrics
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Bruised she feels
Insecure and jilted
Like a thief he tried to steel her soul
Slyer than his easy smile
He tried to use her for a while
Underneath she's empty as a whole
Oh flame's still burning
She's not learning
Can't keep turning
Back discarded memories
Dusty thoughts
Start to tease her
Loaded with ammunition
Coded by her ambition
He fires a sweet talk into defenseless she
Shot and numb with poison words
She struggles uselessly
Unhurt a slave to his cruel captivity
Oh flame's still burning
She's not learning
Can't keep turning
Back discarded memories
Dusty thoughts
Start to tease her
It's all a game
For him to play
He trank a deep
And threw her away
Deluding her
No illusion is numb
Cynicism neared his head
And left his appetite
Unfed
Alone all his brilliant words
Are dead
Oh flame's still burning
She's not learning
Can't keep turning
Back discarded memories
Dusty thoughts
Start to tease her
He turned her world to black
But she's stopped looking back
Tattooed it all in black
Discretion is the key
To his reality
And she feels now she's free
So she chooses then and there
To leave without a care
She goes into the dusk
As easy as a breeze
No longer on her knees
Her soul is now at peace
The lyrics to Bronagh Slevin/Crustation's song "Flame" are about a woman who has been hurt by a man who used her for his own gain, leaving her feeling empty and insecure. The constant burning of the flame represents her inability to let go of her past memories and move on with her life. Throughout the song, there is a sense of empowerment and growth. The woman no longer wants to be a victim and decides to leave the relationship behind, realizing that her freedom and peace of mind are more important than holding onto painful memories.
Despite the man's attempts to manipulate and control her, the woman learns to stand on her own two feet and to take control of her own life. It's an inspiring and empowering message for anyone who has been hurt, betrayed, or let down by someone they loved. The song's lyrics suggest that it's possible to recover from such experiences, to learn from them, and to move on to a better and happier life.
In terms of musical styles, "Flame" is a haunting and reflective song that combines elements of trip-hop and electronica with a soulful, jazzy vocal. The minimal and atmospheric production enhances the mood and emotion of the lyrics, creating a deep and resonant listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Bruised she feels
She feels emotionally and physically hurt
Insecure and jilted
She feels insecure and abandoned by the person she trusted
Like a thief he tried to steel her soul
The person she trusted tried to take away her happiness and spirit
Slyer than his easy smile
The person she trusted was more clever than he appeared
He tried to use her for a while
The person she trusted tried to exploit her for a period
Underneath she's empty as a whole
She feels a deep sense of emptiness inside herself
Oh flame's still burning
Despite everything, she still feels strongly about the person she trusted
She's not learning
Despite being hurt many times, she doesn't learn from her mistakes
Can't keep turning
She can't keep going back to the person she trusted
Back discarded memories
She's left with painful memories of their past relationship
Dusty thoughts
Her memories are fading and she's trying to forget them
Start to tease her
The memory of her past relationship starts to haunt her
Loaded with ammunition
He manipulates her with persuasive words and arguments
Coded by her ambition
She's driven by her desires and blinded by her dreams
He fires a sweet talk into defenseless she
He tries to manipulate her by using sweet words
Shot and numb with poison words
She's deeply hurt by his cruel words and feels helpless
She struggles uselessly
She's trying to resist but unable to break free from his hold
Unhurt a slave to his cruel captivity
Even though she's hurt, she's still under his control
It's all a game
Their relationship is just a game to him
For him to play
He enjoys manipulating and hurting her
He trank a deep
He betrayed her trust
And threw her away
He abandoned her when he was done using her
Deluding her
He was tricking her
No illusion is numb
She's not fooled by his lies anymore
Cynicism neared his head
He's become cynical
And left his appetite
He's no longer interested in her
Unfed
He's lost his desire or hunger for her
Alone all his brilliant words
He's alone and his words no longer sound brilliant
Are dead
He no longer has any power over her
He turned her world to black
He destroyed her life and left her in darkness
But she's stopped looking back
She's decided to move on and not dwell on the past
Tattooed it all in black
She's marked the memory of their past relationship in her mind forever
Discretion is the key
She's being careful not to let anyone hurt her again
To his reality
She finally sees the truth about the person he is
And she feels now she's free
She finally liberated herself from his captivity
So she chooses then and there
She makes a deliberate decision
To leave without a care
She doesn't care anymore and wants to move on
She goes into the dusk
She walks away from her past and towards her future
As easy as a breeze
Moving on is effortless for her
No longer on her knees
She's no longer pleading or begging for his affection
Her soul is now at peace
She has found peace and happiness within herself
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: RICHARD BARBIERI, TIM BOWNESS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cloudettasono6928
My late brother always played this song in his car and I’d complain about how “boring” it was.. little did I know that he was teaching me good music. Memories I’ll forever cherish ♾️♾️♾️
@WhatTheDuckMan
Im so sorry for your loss... Im an identical twin and if my brother passed.... I cant imagine what will happen to me.
@cloudettasono6928
@@UkrainianCanadianOS thank you for your kind words. Well life goes on and you just have to be strong enough to through it all. Sending you love and light.
@WhatTheDuckMan
I know that my identical twin brother loves me and only hopes for all the best of me and I can only hope for the best for him too!. I don't want him to give up on the one and only life we had together just because I may pass away first... I just want him to be grateful for our unbreakable bond and connection we shared together and cherish that blessing and the memories we had had growing up. If my twin 0:02 0:02 brother died today or tomorrow or whenever. he wouldn't want me to give up on life either. We have to keep going and move on for a better life not just for ourselves but for our parents and family member who want to leave this world thinking/hoping and knowing you are ready for your life go on without them and be a responsible and respectful individual to know that they have done their job raising you properly. Sadly we have to accept our limited time of life... Me and him both know we would be both destroyed without each other no matter who passed away first... We identical twins are blessed to have each other from the womb to the tomb but it's a curse to see a replica/ image of yourself die. Both of us want to be buried but to think about seeing my identical twin bro in a coffin is a curse. It would be like looking at yourself dead... After something like that would ruin your self image. We all feel invincible growing up until you realize that the people you think would never pass away on you pass away... We are all very stubborn when I comes to taking loved ones for granted. Im 26 and still hug all of my family and tell them I love them because one day I may never be able to again. ...
@PistolWhipPapi
We thank the house gods for this masterpiece
@tintinlouwerens320
So Mood ll Swing in other words? ;)
@sifisozakwe4711
2022 still sounds as good as new !!! my all time favorite track a week doesn't pass without jamming to this masterpiece
@simonerules1
Got this on repeat 💃 how have I only just found this
@charlesblythe9527
I hear you.
@vuyisiletafeni9193
You will still enjoy this song for the next 20 years, still love it like it came out yesterday. Actually love the whole Album. Still have it on CD. This is what we call classic music it's 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥