BURNING UP
Calum Graham Lyrics
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Silent are the shadows walking next to me
Not a soul for miles around as far as I can see
Stranded in the desert so far from home
These are the loneliest days that I've ever known
Oh I need your lovin' (baby)
This lonely feelin' deep inside
Won't seem to go away
and it's driving me insane
I'm burning up – got a fire in my soul
I'm breaking down - and I can't take it anymore
This loneliness' - is tearing my heart in two
I'm sick
I'm tired
I'm lost without you
Thought I didn't love you….but I was wrong
Didn't know how much I did until you were gone
Told me I was crazy and though it may be true
I'm sane enough to know that I'm still in love with you
Oh I need your lovin' (baby)
to take these blues away
This lonely feelin' deep inside
Won't seem to go away
it haunts me night & day
it's driving me insane
I'm burning up – got a fire in my soul
I'm breaking down - and I can't take it anymore
This loneliness' is breaking - my heart in two
I'm sick
I'm tired
I'm lost without you
SOLO
I'm sick
I'm tired
I'm lost without you
In "Burning Up," Calum Graham uses vivid imagery to describe his experience of being lost and alone in the desert. He reflects on his need for love, comparing it to the desperate thirst of the parched land around him. He confesses that he was wrong to think he didn't need his partner and that he was crazy to push them away. The song is about the pain of loneliness and the regret one can feel when they realize the value of what they had when it's gone.
The repeated refrain of "I'm burning up" creates a sense of urgency and desperation in the song. Graham's voice expresses raw emotion as he sings about the fire in his soul and the tearing apart of his heart. The guitar solo provides a brief respite from the intensity of the song, but ultimately, the lyrics make it clear that the pain of separation is too much to bear.
Overall, "Burning Up" is a powerful expression of the emotional toll of being alone and the depths of love that can drive a person to madness.
Line by Line Meaning
Silent are the shadows walking next to me
There's no one around me, it's just me and the shadows.
Not a soul for miles around as far as I can see
I'm in a remote area where there are no people as far as my vision can go.
Stranded in the desert so far from home
I'm stuck in the desert, far away from my home.
These are the loneliest days that I've ever known
These days are the most solitary I've ever experienced.
Oh I need your lovin' (baby)
I crave the love and affection of my partner.
Like the desert needs the rain
I need the love of my partner as much as the desert needs rain to thrive.
This lonely feelin' deep inside
I feel extremely lonely inside, and it's affecting me deeply.
Won't seem to go away
The feeling of loneliness doesn't seem to fade away.
and it's driving me insane
This feeling is making me become mentally unstable.
I'm burning up – got a fire in my soul
I'm experiencing intense emotions, and my soul is on fire.
I'm breaking down - and I can't take it anymore
My emotional state is deteriorating, and I can't handle it anymore.
This loneliness' - is tearing my heart in two
The feeling of loneliness is splitting my heart in two, causing me enormous pain.
I'm sick
I'm feeling unwell.
I'm tired
I'm feeling exhausted.
I'm lost without you
I feel directionless and incomplete without my partner.
Thought I didn't love you….but I was wrong
I used to believe that I didn't love you, but I realized that I was mistaken.
Didn't know how much I did until you were gone
I wasn't aware of how much I loved you until you were no longer present.
Told me I was crazy and though it may be true
You accused me of being insane, and although it may be so, I know I'm still in love with you.
I'm sane enough to know that I'm still in love with you
Despite everything, I know that I still love you.
to take these blues away
I need your love and affection to rid myself of these negative emotions.
it haunts me night & day
This feeling of loneliness persists continuously, making me restless at night and day.
SOLO
This part of the song is an instrumental solo.
I'm sick
I'm feeling unwell.
I'm tired
I'm feeling exhausted.
I'm lost without you
I feel directionless and incomplete without my partner.
Contributed by Alexandra R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kellyrene1028
the world needs more of HIM! This it's artistry and talent!!
@kellyrene1028
***** I'm sorry....do I know you? Seriously? Not sure what a "copyat" is, but don't post that crap around here.
Troll free zone.
@BrianZhangMusic
Singing and playing guitar on and perfecting it is hard enough but to sing and play percussive fingerstyle guitar and perfecting it takes it to a whole new level. This is just yet another incredible masterpiece from a beyond talented, brilliant and wonderful guitarist in Calum Graham
You legend Calum
@myguitarstyle
Calum is such a talented guitarist, had no idea he could sing like this too. I keep coming back to this song, love it!
@brandipaugh-sullivan3961
His singing blows me away!!! That voice should be heard A LOT MORE! Come to the USA and get on the voice NOW
@jenniferreid8515
I also had no idea he could sing! he has a great voice!
@lorettahewitt2759
His voice, the music and the whole video just perfect, l too keep coming back to it♡
@AlbertGyorfi
I didn't expect that solo.. It was amazing! Perfect song, Calum!
@autumngirl96
Calum, this is amazing!! I love this. Looking forward to seeing you again!! God bless you and your God given talent! 🙏😇✨️❤️⚘️🦋
@edithsavoy7156
WHAT!!!??? Calum sings too!!!??? And he's great!!!!! Now I'm totally blown away...