Current Members, as of 2023, are:
Adriel Genet- Lead Singer, songwriter, and producer
Tuomas Easton- Keytar/Piano
Josh Finks- Bass
Jack Ivans- Percussion
Official web page is at burntheballroom.com.
Calm Down
Burn the Ballroom Lyrics
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I don′t think we're meant to be
Tonight like you're my destiny
I just want your love
Calm down just breathe
We started something new
It′s crazy
Hold on your sleeve
It′s just to keep in line
It's just to keep from losing your mind (your mind)
A witch′s fire (a witch's fire)
I get it, these things don′t just happen all the time (all the time)
But I think you know
I don't think you′re good for me
I don't think we're meant to be
Tonight like you′re my destiny
I just want your love
Ooh
I just want your love
Calm down stay cool
So we kinda caught on fire
Yeah that′s true
Let's set some rules just to keep you safe
Just to keep from losing our way (our way)
That′s okay (that's okay)
I get it, these things don′t just happen every day (every day)
But I think we know
That I don't think you′re good for me
I don't think we're meant to be
Tonight like you′re my destiny
I just want your love (I just want your love)
Straight down it gets hard to speak
It′s weird that I can't get to sleep
Could you be my destiny?
I just want your love (I just want your love)
I just want your love
All the time
Can′t get love off my mind
I want to hold her
Think this over
(I think we should just keep things casual)
(I'm not really trying to put labels on anything right now)
By the way, I love you
I just think you′re good for me
I just think we're meant to be
Can′t you see it's destiny?
I just want your love (I just want your love)
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la
I just want your love
In the song "Calm Down" by Burn the Ballroom, the singer acknowledges that the person they are involved with might not be good for them, but they still crave their love. The singer tries to calm down and breathe and set rules, as they realize that they caught on fire and are kind of crazy about each other. They express that they just want the person's love and wonder if they could be meant to be one another's destiny. All throughout the song, they keep repeating, "I just want your love."
The lyrics seem to describe a relationship that is equal parts exciting and confusing. The singer knows that the relationship may not be good for them, but they are still drawn to the other person. They try to establish some boundaries, but the attraction is still there. Despite the uncertainty, the singer is sure about one thing: their desire for the other person's love. The repetition of this line, "I just want your love," emphasizes the intensity and simplicity of the singer's feelings.
Overall, "Calm Down" seems to be about the confusion and intensity of romantic relationships. The singer is struggling to balance their desire for the other person with their knowledge that the relationship may not be healthy for them. The lyrics create a sense of urgency and passion, emphasizing how irresistible the other person is to the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't think you're good for me
I don't believe that our relationship is healthy.
I don't think we're meant to be
I don't believe that we are perfectly suited for each other.
Tonight like you're my destiny
It feels like fate that we are together tonight.
I just want your love
All I desire is your affection.
Calm down just breathe
Please relax and take a deep breath.
We started something new
Our relationship is still fresh and evolving.
It's crazy
This situation is unpredictable and overwhelming.
Hold on your sleeve
Be cautious and keep your guard up.
It's just to keep in line
This is simply a way to maintain boundaries and balance.
It's just to keep from losing your mind (your mind)
This is just to protect your own sanity.
A witch's fire (a witch's fire)
This is a passionate and intense feeling, like the flames of a witch's spell.
I get it, these things don't just happen all the time (all the time)
I understand that this situation is unique and rare.
But I think you know
I think you understand the complexities of our relationship.
Calm down stay cool
Please remain calm and collected.
So we kinda caught on fire
Our love is growing and becoming more intense.
Yeah that's true
This is an accurate description of our situation.
Let's set some rules just to keep you safe
We need to establish boundaries in order to protect your well-being.
Just to keep from losing our way (our way)
We need to stay on track and not lose sight of what's important.
That's okay (that's okay)
It's acceptable to have limitations and boundaries.
Straight down it gets hard to speak
Sometimes it's difficult to express how we feel.
It's weird that I can't get to sleep
I find it strange that I am unable to sleep.
Could you be my destiny?
Is it possible that we were meant to be together?
All the time
Thoughts of love are always on my mind.
Can't get love off my mind
I cannot stop thinking about my feelings for you.
I want to hold her
I desire physical affection with you.
Think this over
We should take time to reflect on our relationship.
(I think we should just keep things casual)
I believe that it would be best for us to keep our relationship non-committal.
(I'm not really trying to put labels on anything right now)
I do not want to define our relationship with specific terms or titles at this point in time.
By the way, I love you
Just so you know, I have strong feelings of love for you.
I just think you're good for me
I believe that you positively impact my life.
I just think we're meant to be
I believe that we are destined to be together.
Can't you see it's destiny?
Can't you also see that our love is fated?
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
Nonsense syllables that add to the flow of the song.
Writer(s): Adriel Genet, Burn The Ballroom
Contributed by Audrey A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@SpecterVonBaren
I love how the lines start off more as desperation, like, "There's nothing special about us, there's so many reasons we shouldn't work but I don't care, there's something that makes me love you."
"I don’t think you’re good for me
I don’t think we’re meant to be
It’s not like you’re my destiny
I just want your love"
But then you get to the end and the person understands their feelings and is more comfortable being honest and because of that they see all the good in the relationship.
"I just think you’re good for me
I just think we’re meant to be
Can’t you see it’s destiny
I just want your love"
@kyliethejellyfish
This song slaps even after the 100th play! It was an absolute honor to be a part of this video! Great job to everyone involved! 🤩
@burntheballroom
Thank for being our star! You crushed it.
@Magggrty
Burn the ballroom is the most under appreciated band ever
Edit: ok I love how they added “did that feel good for you guys”
@indigo124
Agreed
@anythinggoeswithcats2822
facts
@angrybrony
hope they get the big break some day. more poeple should definitely should listen to them.
@muberraer
now i won't be able to stop thinking about the "by the way i love you" part.. new dream has unlocked, thanks!
@burntheballroom
It was secretly for you all along
@DaMaximoff
I don't know how but all your songs make me feel nostalgic and I have known you only for two years!
@SpecterVonBaren
I love how the lines start off more as desperation, like, "There's nothing special about us, there's so many reasons we shouldn't work but I don't care, there's something that makes me love you."
"I don’t think you’re good for me
I don’t think we’re meant to be
It’s not like you’re my destiny
I just want your love"
But then you get to the end and the person understands their feelings and is more comfortable being honest and because of that they see all the good in the relationship.
"I just think you’re good for me
I just think we’re meant to be
Can’t you see it’s destiny
I just want your love"