They are a collective of musicians from many other bands (including notably Iron Monkey, Gonga, Mogwai, Electric Wizard and others). In 2004, Justin Greaves began recording primitive sounds he had in mind for years. He was encouraged by Dominic Aitchison, and their ideas would lay the backbone for Crippled Black Phoenix.
Although originally having an unorthodox start, since all the band members were part of and busy with other projects at the time of the band's founding, Crippled Black Phoenix remained committed to staying together and forged their sound. The band writes what they call "endtime ballads," signifying both the slightly macabre nature of their songs and their unusual blend of styles as the final evolution in music. This blend has led to them being called everything from stoner-prog to freak-folk to doom.
Crippled Black Phoenix have made live shows a focus and have performed in unusual venues, using Victorian-era instruments in tandem with more modern instruments.
Burning Bridges
Crippled Black Phoenix Lyrics
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All the time they warned me but I only passed them by
They all tried to tell me but I guess I didn't care
I turned my back and left them standing there
All the burning bridges that have fallen after me
All the lonely feelings and the burning memories
Everyone I left behind each time I closed the door
Joey tried to help me find a job a while ago
When I finally got it I didn't want to go
The party Mary gave for me when I just walked away
Now there's nothing left for me to say
All the burning bridges that have fallen after me
All the lonely feelings and the burning memories
Everyone I left behind each time I closed the door
Burning bridges lost forevermore
Years have passed and I keep thinking what a fool I've been
I look back into the past and think of way back then
I know that I lost everything I thought I that could win
I guess I should have listened to my friends
All the burning bridges that have fallen after me
All the lonely feelings and the burning memories
Everyone I left behind each time I closed the door
Burning bridges lost forevermore
Burning bridges lost forevermore
The lyrics to Crippled Black Phoenix's song Burning Bridges tell the story of a person who has disregarded the advice and warnings of their friends, choosing to ignore them and carry on with their own path. The consequences of their actions are reflected in the burning bridges left in their wake, with lost friendships and memories that can never be regained. The remorse felt by the singer is palpable, as they recount events in the past with a sense of regret and sadness.
The metaphor of the burning bridges is a powerful one, representing the irreversible destruction caused by the singer's actions. The loneliness and isolation that they are left with is a heavy burden, a punishment that they have brought upon themselves for ignoring the advice of those closest to them. The reference to specific people, such as Joey and Mary, adds a personal touch to the lyrics, making the song feel more intimate and relatable.
Line by Line Meaning
Friends all tried to warn me but I held my head up high
My friends warned me of the consequences of my actions, but I ignored them and remained confident in my decisions.
All the time they warned me but I only passed them by
Despite my friends' repeated warnings, I chose to disregard them and continue on my chosen path.
They all tried to tell me but I guess I didn't care
Although my friends attempted to advise me, I did not value their input, thoughts or opinions.
I turned my back and left them standing there
I ignored my friends' warnings and chose to walk away, abandoning their advice and abandoning them as people.
Joey tried to help me find a job a while ago
At some point, Joey tried to lend me a hand and help me find employment.
When I finally got it I didn't want to go
After I managed to secure a job opportunity, I decided not to take it despite all of Joey's efforts.
The party Mary gave for me when I just walked away
Mary threw a party to celebrate my successes, but I abandoned the opportunity and walked away from her offer.
Now there's nothing left for me to say
I am left without words, nothing left to say for the bridges I've burned and the opportunities I've let wither away.
Years have passed and I keep thinking what a fool I've been
After many years have gone by, I've come to the realization that I was foolish to ignore my friends' advice and guidance.
I look back into the past and think of way back then
Recalling my past, I reflect on my past decisions and how they have led to my current situation.
I know that I lost everything I thought I that could win
It is clear to me now that I have lost everything I thought I could have gained by ignoring my friends' warnings and advice.
I guess I should have listened to my friends
In hindsight, I realize that I should have taken my friends' advice and guidance instead of ignoring them and burning the bridges between us.
All the burning bridges that have fallen after me
The bridges that I have burned in my past cannot be rebuilt, and the consequences of my actions continue to follow me.
All the lonely feelings and the burning memories
I am left with feelings of guilt, loneliness, and regret as I reflect on the bridges I've burned and opportunities missed.
Everyone I left behind each time I closed the door
With every door I've closed on my friends, I've left them behind and chosen to ignore their advice and guidance.
Burning bridges lost forevermore
The bridges I have burned are lost forever, and the opportunities that came with them are gone as well.
Contributed by Joseph J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Billias S
Friends all tried to warn me
But I held my head up high
All the time they warned me
But I only passed them by
They all tried to tell me
But I guess I didn't care
I turned my back and
Left them standing there
All the burning bridges that have fallen after me
All the lonely feelings and the burning memories
Everyone I left behind each time I closed the door
Burning bridges lost forevermore
Joey tried to help me find a job
A while ago
When I finally got it I didn't want to go
The party Mary gave for me
When I just walked away
Now there's nothing left for me to say
All the burning bridges that have fallen after me
All the lonely feelings and the burning memories
Everyone I left behind each time I closed the door
Burning bridges lost forevermore
Years have passed and I keep thinking
What a fool I've been
I look back into the past and
Think of way back then
I know that I lost everything I thought I that could win
I guess I should have listened to my friends
All the burning bridges that have fallen after me
All the lonely feelings and the burning memories
Everyone I left behind each time I closed the door
Burning bridges lost forevermore
Burning bridges lost forevermore
Billias S
Friends all tried to warn me
But I held my head up high
All the time they warned me
But I only passed them by
They all tried to tell me
But I guess I didn't care
I turned my back and
Left them standing there
All the burning bridges that have fallen after me
All the lonely feelings and the burning memories
Everyone I left behind each time I closed the door
Burning bridges lost forevermore
Joey tried to help me find a job
A while ago
When I finally got it I didn't want to go
The party Mary gave for me
When I just walked away
Now there's nothing left for me to say
All the burning bridges that have fallen after me
All the lonely feelings and the burning memories
Everyone I left behind each time I closed the door
Burning bridges lost forevermore
Years have passed and I keep thinking
What a fool I've been
I look back into the past and
Think of way back then
I know that I lost everything I thought I that could win
I guess I should have listened to my friends
All the burning bridges that have fallen after me
All the lonely feelings and the burning memories
Everyone I left behind each time I closed the door
Burning bridges lost forevermore
Burning bridges lost forevermore
pawq0
This song is fantastic for the ending of a gig guys, after they walk of the stage and everybody starts moving towards the exits. Perfect background :D Just like Stand Up for the Prodigy :D
Scy
I get this song stuck in my head so damn much lol
Plaswuff
@rockyourmonkeys I love how they get female vox on that track as well. Gives a whole new spin to the song.
Michał C.
Lyrics... My feelings understand..
István Mihály Schnider
I need flute tab!
errorbORa
the mike curb congreations made the original song and appears on the soundtrack of "kelly's heroes"
Spaceboyy
You are taking the last song way too seriously. CBP ended their album in a lighter tone contrasting from the melancholy tone every other song reflected. They did this to emphasize the rest of the album. The lyrics of this song is not exactly as cheerful as the tone. They did this as sort of self-parody in order to improve the effects of the rest of the album.
adsonjetson
Prog ... your time has arrived. And if your a fan of the more discordent, angry stylings, wait! It won't be long, and you'll be thinking to your self, "what the hell happened to all those Bieber tossers". We're in a momentous time of flux. Can you feel it?!
Ben Slader
Why don't you knock it off with them negative waves?