The Burden Brothers were a Dallas-based rock band.

The band was form… Read Full Bio ↴The Burden Brothers were a Dallas-based rock band.

The band was formed by singer Vaden Todd Lewis (formerly of Toadies) and drummer Patrick "Taz" Bentley (formerly of Reverend Horton Heat, Tenderloin, and the Izzy Stradlin Band) in 2002.

The band can be regarded as a Texas rock supergroup since its members were all members of other Texas-based bands (of varying success and popularity) before joining the Burden Brothers.

The band was signed to Kirtland Records until their separation in 2006. They released two albums over the course of their career; 2003's Buried In Your Black Heart and 2006's Mercy.

Shine
Burden Brothers Lyrics

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Listen every lover,
Cause this is your song,
So pound those pretty lips,
And sing it along,
I did your dirty work,
And I'm still alive,
And I did all to watch you...

Yeah,
Watch you shine now,
Yeah,
Watch you shine.

So this is how the story goes,
You reel me in, you let me go,
And once upon a time I said,
I won't be fooled again.

And then the catch,
And then release,
And with a blush of disbelief,
You reel me in, you let me go,
And this is how the story goes.

You know you're magic baby,
You know you're fine.

Yeah,
Watch you shine now,
Yeah,
Watch you shine.

And now the test of will begins,
And all your grace, and all your sins,
Wakes up my darkest weakness,
Come to me now my sweetness.

You know you're magic baby,
You know you're fine.

Yeah,
Watch you shine now,
Yeah,
Watch you shine, watch you shine.

Well, listen every lover,
Cause this is your song,
So pound those pretty lips,
And sing it along,
I did your dirty work,
And I'm still alive,
And I did it all to watch you...

Yeah,
Watch you shine now,
Yeah,
Watch you shine,
Yeah, yeah,
Watch you shine now,
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah,
Watch you shine, watch you shine.

You know you're magic baby.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Burden Brothers's song "Shine" celebrate the journey of a person who has done their "dirty work" to watch their lover shine. The singer affirms that the song is for all lovers and encourages them to sing it along. The chorus is a declaration of the singer's admiration and awe at their lover's ability to shine. The metaphors used in the song paint a picture of the challenge of love - the "reeling in and letting go" and the "catch and release." Still, the singer is undeterred and confident in their lover's magic and fine qualities.

The verses hint at the darker aspects of the song's narrative. There is a sense of vulnerability as the singer confesses to being fooled before and how they won't let that happen again. The contrast between the chorus and the verses depicts the recurring cycle of falling and getting back up in a relationship. The final lines of the song perfectly encapsulate the theme of the song - the singer did everything they could to watch their lover shine.

Overall, the lyrics to Burden Brothers's song "Shine" are an ode to the transformative power of love. The song acknowledges the ups and downs of a relationship but emphasizes the beauty and strength found within it.

Line by Line Meaning

Listen every lover,
Attention all lovers, pay close attention to this song.

Cause this is your song,
This song is dedicated to all of you who are in love.

So pound those pretty lips,
Sing along to the melody with passion.

And sing it along,
Join in and harmonize with the music.

I did your dirty work,
I went through the hardships of love for you.

And I'm still alive,
Despite everything, I've managed to keep going.

And I did all to watch you...
...because I want to see you succeed and be happy.

Yeah,
Yes,

Watch you shine now,
Observe and admire as you reveal your true brilliance.

So this is how the story goes,
Let me explain the tale of what happened.

You reel me in, you let me go,
You brought me close, then pushed me away.

And once upon a time I said,
In the past, I vowed that I wouldn't let myself be fooled again.

I won't be fooled again.
I won't let myself be deceived again.

And then the catch,
But then you ensnared me again.

And then release,
Only to let go once more.

And with a blush of disbelief,
I'm surprised, yet not completely shocked by your actions.

You reel me in, you let me go,
You repeat the process of drawing me near, then pushing me away.

And this is how the story goes.
This cycle of love and heartbreak has become routine.

You know you're magic baby,
You possess a special quality that is hard to ignore.

You know you're fine.
You're attractive and have an alluring personality.

And now the test of will begins,
A challenge of determination and strength has begun.

And all your grace, and all your sins,
Both your positive and negative features will be tested.

Wakes up my darkest weakness,
Brings to the surface my most severe vulnerability.

Come to me now my sweetness.
Seek out my love and affection, my dear.

Yeah,
Yes,

Watch you shine now,
Observe and admire as you reveal your true brilliance.

Well, listen every lover,
Once again, I call the attention of all those in love.

Yeah, yeah,
Yes, yes,

Watch you shine now,
Observe and admire as you reveal your true brilliance.

Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah,
Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes,

Watch you shine, watch you shine.
Observe and admire your luminosity.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BERNARD EDWARDS, NILE GREGORY RODGERS, JAMES HARRIS, TERRY LEWIS

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