Therapy
Burning Inside Lyrics


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Have you ever felt a pain
A flame so hot a continuous burning?

The fire within, then death brings an end
It feeds on my soul and then I lose control
The pain that I feel, you just can't explain
Until someone you loved has taken away
Taken away
I can't explain feeds on my soul
A continuous burning

To live everyday and see no future
I struggle to advance but I only see your success
I once was part but, now I'm just forgot
It's easy to see now I hold this hate

Hope is all I have for you
That when you are done that you are forgot too

Now when I recall, the time seemed to short
He left this world unwillingly but, accepted deaths warrant
The memories are all I have, now I share them with you
You'll never know my sorrow until it happens to you

When I recall, happened so fast!
I'll never understand why he died that day

Always swarming thoughts of what life has brought
We will find salvation
Isn't that what we're laught?
Today and tomorrow, I will never forget
Just now fast his life has ended

Can't stop feeling – I can't stop wanting
Can't stop hiding – I can't stop being
Can't stop burning – I can't stop hating
Can't stop seeing – you can't stop destiny

Now you know my pain
I live with it everyday until
I can find my way

The fire is within, then death brings an end
It feeds on my soul and then I lose control
The pain that I feel, you just can't explain
Until someone you loved has taken away

Taken away, happened so fast
I'll never understand why he died that day...

To live everyday and see no future
I struggle to advance but I only see your success




I once was part but, now I'm just forgot
It's easy to see that I suffer so, this is my therapy...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Burning Inside's song "Therapy" describe the intense pain and burning feeling of loss and grief. The singer of the song has lost someone they loved dearly and the pain that they feel is so intense that they describe it as a continuous burning flame within them. The death of their loved one has caused them to lose control and they're struggling to cope with the emptiness and hopelessness they feel every day. The singer is struggling to move forward and is envious of the success of other people. They feel like they've been forgotten and hold a deep-seated hate towards those who have moved on.


Despite the pain, the singer continues to hold onto hope for a better future. They express that the memories of their loved one are all they have left and they share them with others to help them understand their grief. However, the singer acknowledges that only those who have experienced such a loss can truly understand their pain. The song ends with the acknowledgement that the pain will continue until they find a way to move past it.


Overall, the lyrics of "Therapy" are an emotional and powerful expression of one's struggle with grief and loss. The song highlights the intensity of emotions that come with such experiences and the difficulties in navigating life afterwards.


Line by Line Meaning

Have you ever felt a pain
Asking if the listener has experienced emotional or physical pain


A flame so hot a continuous burning?
Describing the intensity and persistence of the pain being felt


The fire within, then death brings an end
Connecting the internal pain to a fear of death


It feeds on my soul and then I lose control
Describing how the pain consumes the artist and affects their behavior


The pain that I feel, you just can't explain
Expressing how indescribable the pain can be to others who haven't experienced it


Until someone you loved has taken away
Suggesting that the loss of a loved one is the source of the pain


Taken away
Repeating the idea that something has been lost


I can't explain feeds on my soul
Reiterating the consuming nature of the pain


To live everyday and see no future
Feeling hopeless and unable to see any positive possibilities in life


I struggle to advance but I only see your success
Comparing the artist's perceived lack of success to others who seem to be doing well


I once was part but, now I'm just forgot
Feeling forgotten or excluded from something that used to include the singer


It's easy to see now I hold this hate
Admitting to feeling anger or resentment towards someone or something


Hope is all I have for you
Wishing that the person or thing causing pain will also experience loss or failure


That when you are done that you are forgot too
Expressing a desire for the source of pain to be forgotten or dismissed


Now when I recall, the time seemed to short
Looking back on a past experience and feeling like it went by too quickly


He left this world unwillingly but, accepted deaths warrant
Referring to the death of the loved one and accepting that it was inevitable


The memories are all I have, now I share them with you
Describing how memories of the loved one are all the artist has left and now they're sharing them with the listener


You'll never know my sorrow until it happens to you
Expressing how difficult it is for others to understand the pain until they experience it themselves


Always swarming thoughts of what life has brought
Reflecting on the ups and downs of life and how it can be overwhelming


We will find salvation
Expressing a hope for a better future or relief from the pain


Isn't that what we're laught?
Suggesting that the purpose of life is to find a way to overcome pain and find happiness


Today and tomorrow, I will never forget
Promising to remember the loved one and the pain forever


Just now fast his life has ended
Reflecting on how quickly the loved one's life was taken


Can't stop feeling – I can't stop wanting
Expressing how the pain and desire for a better situation is difficult to overcome


Can't stop hiding – I can't stop being
Feeling trapped by the pain and unable to feel comfortable or normal


Can't stop burning – I can't stop hating
Expressing how strong the negative feelings are towards the source of pain


Can't stop seeing – you can't stop destiny
Believing that the pain is part of a predetermined fate and is therefore impossible to escape


Now you know my pain
Sharing the experience of pain with the listener


I live with it everyday until I can find my way
Acknowledging that the pain is a daily struggle, but remaining hopeful for resolution in the future




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Comments from YouTube:

@UnendingGrimness

The solo in this song is so goddamn sick. This was my favorite album in high school. Fucking love this band

@mrdeathamore

absolutely beautiful track. love it

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