Burning Up
Carlton Hayes feat. Martha Bean Lyrics
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I'm burning
Now I'm burning up
'Cuz now I'm burning
I'm burning up
You had my life
From all the times
You threw me down
Not holding by
Not giving in to anybody
You left me cold
On the ground
Burning
Now I'm burning up
'Cuz now I'm burning
I'm burning up
My soul's on fire
When I'm around you
Now I've found
My whole reason to live
Not giving up or letting go
Of what I believe in
I'm gonna make it
Give it all I give
'Cuz now I'm burning
And now I'm burning up
'Cuz now I'm burning
And now I'm burning up
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I'm burning up
Burning
Now I'm burning up
And now I'm burning
I'm burning up
Burning...
The song "Burning Up" by Carlton Hayes feat. Martha Bean is a powerful and emotional song about rising from the ashes and reclaiming one's life after a damaging relationship. The lyrics convey a sense of passion and determination as the singer expresses her desire to overcome the pain and hurt she has experienced in the past. In the opening lines, the singer uses the metaphor of fire to describe the intensity of her emotions, as she declares, "I'm burning, now I'm burning up."
The lyrics go on to describe the singer's past experiences with a toxic partner who repeatedly hurt and belittled her. The lines "You had my life, but it was beaten / From all the times you threw me down" convey a sense of victimization and powerlessness, but the following lines reveal a turning point in the singer's journey. She proclaims that she is "not giving up or letting go / Of what I believe in" and declares that she is "gonna make it / Give it all I give."
Overall, "Burning Up" is a song about resilience and the power of the human spirit to overcome even the most difficult challenges. It is a testament to the strength of the human heart and the deep-seated desire to rise from the ashes and reclaim one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, ooh
Expressing a feeling of excitement and anticipation
I'm burning
Feeling intense emotion or passion
Now I'm burning up
Feeling a rapid escalation of strong emotions or passion
'Cuz now I'm burning
Feeling an intense and sudden onset of strong emotions or passion
I'm burning up
Feeling overwhelmed by or consumed with strong emotions, passion or desire
You had my life
Someone had control over my life, my happiness, my future
But it was beaten
It was destroyed, damaged, or defeated
From all the times
Repeated instances of an action or behavior
You threw me down
You caused me to fail or stumble, emotionally and/or physically
Not holding by
Not accepting or conforming to someone else's expectations, demands or standards
Not giving in to anybody
Not yielding to pressure or manipulation from other people
You left me cold
You made me feel empty, numb or worthless
On the ground
Feeling defeated, helpless and vulnerable
My soul's on fire
Feeling intense emotion or passion that consumes one's inner self
When I'm around you
When you are near or in my life, my feelings intensify and I can't ignore them
Now I've found
I have discovered, realized or experienced something deeply meaningful and fulfilling
My whole reason to live
My identity, purpose, and motivation to carry on and pursue happiness
Not giving up or letting go
Remaining committed, determined, and resilient in the face of adversity
Of what I believe in
Of my values, principles, dreams, and aspirations
I'm gonna make it
I'm going to succeed, overcome challenges, and achieve my goals
Give it all I give
Devote all my effort, energy, and heart into what I'm doing and pursuing
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Expressing a feeling of relief, triumph or joy
Burning
Feeling intense emotion, passion, or energy
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