B U R N S was born in Glasgow on Halloween in 1985. His mother was an artis… Read Full Bio ↴B U R N S was born in Glasgow on Halloween in 1985. His mother was an artist and painter. His father was a professional heavyweight boxer. Growing up, watching both parents work made a deep impression on BURNS and combined to give him an appreciation of both beauty and power, a combination that comes through in his own work, in his love of melody and of sonic impact.

B U R N S began making music at age twelve, playing guitar and keyboards before discovering sampling as a teenager. Again his parents diverse tastes served him well. BURNS inherited musical interests evolved as he became aware of the French electronic producers of the mid- nineties with the emergence of labels such as Crydamoure, Vulure and Roule and artists like Daft Punk, Cassius and Le Knight Club revolutionising the music scene. As he listened, BURNS consciously studied the records becoming determined to lift his own production skills.

Fast forward to 2000 and at the age of 15 BURNS had started producing his own tracks. Combining sound hardware from the seventies and eighties with modern music software and samples, B U R N S started to produce hundreds of demos, experimenting as he began to define his signature sound. Now, at 23, BURNS is working on his debut album and has a whole series of releases planned for 2009.

Heartbeats
Burns Lyrics

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Oh won't you stay, stay a while with your own ones?
C F G
Don't ever stray, stray so far from your own ones
C
This old world is so cold
F G C
It don't care nothing for your soul you share with your own ones

C F G
Don't rush away, rush away from your own ones
C F G
Just one more day, one more day with your own ones
C
This old world is so cold
F G C
It don't care nothing for your soul you share with your own ones

F C
Well there's a stranger and he's standing outside the door
F Am
He might be your best friend, he might be your brother
G
You may never know

C F G
I'm going back, going back to my own ones
C F G
Back to talk, talk a while with my own ones
C
This old world is so cold
F G C
It don't care nothing for your soul you share with your own ones

{C F G} x3 C

F C
Well there's a stranger and she's standing outside the door
F Am
She might be your best friend, she might be your sister
G
You may never know

C F G
I'm going back, going back to my own ones
C F G
Back to talk, talk a while with my own ones
C
This old world is so cold

F G C
It don't care nothing for your soul you share with your own ones

Overall Meaning

Burns's song Heartbeats is a poignant reminder to never lose sight of the importance of family and to always make time for loved ones. The song encourages the listener to stay and spend time with their own family, rather than being pulled away by the distractions of the world. The lyrics speak of the cold, uncaring nature of the world, contrasting it with the warmth and love shared within a family. The repetition of the phrase "This old world is so cold, it don't care nothing for your soul you share with your own ones" emphasizes the importance of cherishing those closest to us.

The song also touches on the theme of strangers who may come into our lives, appearing unexpectedly as friends or family members. These strangers may share a deep connection with us, but we may never know unless we take the time to connect with them. The lyrics urge the listener not to take their loved ones for granted and to make the effort to stay close and engaged.

Overall, Burns's Heartbeats is a touching reminder of the power of family and the importance of staying connected in a world that can often be cold and unfeeling.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh won't you stay, stay a while with your own ones?
Please don't leave, stay here for some time with your loved ones.

Don't ever stray, stray so far from your own ones
Don't go too far away from the people who care for you.

This old world is so cold It don't care nothing for your soul you share with your own ones
The world can be cruel and indifferent, and it won't appreciate the spiritual connections you have with your family.

Don't rush away, rush away from your own ones Just one more day, one more day with your own ones
Don't hurry to leave your loved ones, spend a little more time with them if you can.

Well there's a stranger and he's standing outside the door He might be your best friend, he might be your brother You may never know
You never know who you might encounter in life, including people who could be close to you without you realizing it.

I'm going back, going back to my own ones Back to talk, talk a while with my own ones
I'm returning home to spend some time speaking with my family.

Well there's a stranger and she's standing outside the door She might be your best friend, she might be your sister You may never know
There are many people in the world that you could have a meaningful relationship with, even if you don't know it yet.

This old world is so cold It don't care nothing for your soul you share with your own ones
The world is harsh and indifferent to the spiritual connections you have with your family.

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Written by: VAN MORRISON

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