Burn Fast
Bryce Fox Lyrics


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I said hey, you
Perfectly and cute
At the end of the night
As I recall, I said hey babe
When you walked my way
You caught me on fire
Save me the time
Save you the trouble
When you've had enough
And I can't take it anymore
Something about her
When she said hello!
I'm taking you home
I'd rather burn fast
Then let it burn slow
Oh oh oh oh oh
So let it burn, let it burn baby
Oh oh oh oh oh
Let it burn fast
Yeah

I sang hey Jude
Perfectly out tune
By the end of the drive
Got a little lost
You won't lie to me
'Cause every memory
We'll set them on fire
Something about her
When she said hello!
I'm taking you home
I'd rather burn fast
Then let it burn slow
Oh oh oh oh oh
So let it burn, let it burn baby
Oh oh oh oh oh
Let it burn fast
Let it burn fast
Then let it burn slow

She said don't think
It's time for us to change
So, shake my hand before it's too late
So let it burn burn burn burn
Let it burn burn burn burn
Let it burn burn burn burn
Let it burn burn burn burn
I'd rather burn fast
Then let it burn slow
Ooh oh ooh ooh ooh
So let it burn, let it burn baby
Oh oh oh oh oh
Let it burn fast
Let it burn fast
Yeah
Don't think




It's time for us to change
So, shake my hand before it's too late

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bryce Fox's "Burn Fast" are a story of a whirlwind romance that burns hot and bright before fading away just as quickly. The opening stanza sets the scene for the meeting of two people who are mutually attracted to each other. The singer remarks that the other person is "perfectly cute" and catches their eye, setting them "on fire." The subsequent lines suggest that both parties are interested in each other, but there is a sense of urgency or a ticking clock that pervades the song.


The chorus of the song repeats the line, "I'd rather burn fast, than let it burn slow," suggesting a preference for an intense, short-lived relationship rather than a long, slow-burning one. The second verse adds a layer to the narrative, as it suggests that something in the relationship has soured or become complicated. The singer describes getting lost and setting every memory on fire, implying that the relationship has become too much to handle.


The bridge of the song is a plea to stay together, but ultimately the chorus returns, cementing the idea that this relationship was never meant to last long-term. The lyrics of "Burn Fast" are full of contradictions - the singer describes the other person as "perfectly cute," yet their attraction is so intense they want to set everything on fire. The preference for a short-lived relationship is at odds with the plea to "shake my hand before it's too late." Overall, "Burn Fast" is a story of a love that burns too hot too soon and ultimately fizzles out.


Line by Line Meaning

I said hey, you
I addressed the person and got their attention.


Perfectly and cute
I complimented their appearance.


At the end of the night
It was towards the close of an event/chance encounter.


As I recall, I said hey babe
I recollect using a specific term of endearment.


When you walked my way
Your presence made an impact on me.


You caught me on fire
You have ignited a feeling of excitement in me.


Save me the time
Don’t waste my time.


Save you the trouble
It would be easier for you to avoid any potential issues.


When you've had enough
You’ll know when you’re at your limit.


And I can't take it anymore
I won’t be able to handle the situation any further.


Something about her
There is a quality about the person that is captivating.


When she said hello!
Just their greeting had a significant effect.


I'm taking you home
I want to be with you.


I'd rather burn fast
I prefer for things to move quickly and not drag on.


Then let it burn slow
I don’t want things to linger or stagnate.


So let it burn, let it burn baby
Let whatever happens, happen.


I sang hey Jude
I sang a song, likely with emotion.


Perfectly out tune
My singing wasn’t technically great, but the sentiment was there.


By the end of the drive
The car ride came to an end.


Got a little lost
We may have strayed from the path we were on.


You won't lie to me
I trust that you would be honest and straightforward with me.


'Cause every memory
Each memory we make is significant to me.


We'll set them on fire
We’ll create even more impactful memories together.


Don't think
Don’t overanalyze things.


It's time for us to change
We need to make a change in our lives.


So shake my hand before it's too late
Before the moment slips away, let’s make this agreement official.


Let it burn burn burn burn
Let things happen organically.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRICE JAMES FOX, BRYAN FRYZEL, DANIEL WEBER, STEVEN WILLIAM METZ

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Comments from YouTube:

@charlesengster

Alright I've decided, Bryce Fox is the most underrated artist I've heard till date. Fucking amazing I can't stop listening to all of his songs

@lianzad.6788

I can just picture myself playing this song while riding a car around 2 am. Cruising thru the city and admiring its bright lights and cold air.

@Stand_Tall

just gonna do that now thanks for the idea

@Unknown-Lux

Lianza D. That’s the whitest thing Iv ever heard

@ace-df1fw

YOU READ MY MIND ; )

@flaviaheredia1429

WHY THIS GUY DOESN'T HAVE MORE MUSIC ;--; LIKE WTF THIS IS SO GOOD

@alishajocelyn178

He has 3 in total i think

@IanDabre07

This song makes me so calm, even when i'm in a stress of work and homework this song fixes everything

@thatdeliveryguy8975

Wanna go back to times like that

@liannekuijper7119

I really love this song! same for the song Horns. When I listen to your songs I remember one of the best things that happend to me in my life. I can relate myself to these songs, so I wanna thank you for the beautiful songs you made and I hope you'll make a lot more of these. <3

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