Burning Down
Curly Heads Lyrics
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I gotta' feeling that you're not independent
All of your secrets that you're trying to get by, trying to get by, trying to get by
Every time that you were listening in
And though you know that it's a part of your sin
You've never felt that you were going away now, going away now, going away now
Every time that you were listening in
And even if it was a part of your sin
Anyway guess we were going to meet
Just when I saw both of your beautiful feet
You've never thought that you were going to wreck me, going to save me, going to break me
I fell so hard
(you) Ran me off the road again
Start a little game instead
Burning into me
Burning into me
Burning into you
And there are pieces that you've never regret
All of the pieces that you'll never forget
But if you'd rather be the part of the showtime, part of the showtime, part of the whole town
Then all the words you said are nothing but lies
And all the promises are fucking goodbyes
(I) don't think you'd mind if I'd start listening in, listening in, listening in
You think I'm weak, you should just go ahead
'Cause other peole call me a man of true grit
Just please go on and be the part of the showtime, part of the showtime, part of the whole town
I fell so hard
(you) ran me off the road again
Start a little game instead of
Burning into me
Burning into me
Burning into you
I become everything you want
When the snow don't fall
I would find it all
And I'd be a cow
Just to see your smile
But you know
that I'm not the one
Who will always be here to run
After every single one of your whims and your fancies
Curly Heads's song "Burning Down" is a reflection on a tumultuous relationship that is characterized by deception, lack of commitment, and self-interest. The song begins with the singer expressing doubts about his partner's independence, implying that she is not forthright with him and that she has secrets that she is trying to keep hidden. He also realizes that when she listens to him, she doesn't really hear what he is saying and is dismissive of him. Despite all of this, the singer admits that he was attracted to her and fell hard leading to him being hurt.
The song then goes on to suggest that his partner is more interested in being part of the showtime and a part of the whole town than being genuine with her feelings for him. The truth is that she is using him for her own selfish gain, and her promises are only temporary measures. The singer concludes by stating that he is not the one who will always be there to run after her whims and fancies.
In conclusion, "Burning Down" is about recognizing that a relationship built on deceit and self-interest is not sustainable. Although the singer was initially drawn to his partner, he realizes that she has been using him for her own gain, and he can no longer be part of this cycle. The song is a powerful expression of the emotional toll that toxic relationships can have on people.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time I listen to your surrender
Whenever I hear you give in to someone else's will
I gotta' feeling that you're not independent
I get the impression that you're not capable of making your own decisions
All of your secrets that you're trying to get by, trying to get by, trying to get by
You're hiding all of your secrets and hoping to get away with it
Every time that you were listening in
Whenever you were eavesdropping
And though you know that it's a part of your sin
Even though you know this behavior is wrong
You've never felt that you were going away now, going away now, going away now
You never thought about the consequences of your actions
Every time that you were listening in
Whenever you were eavesdropping
And even if it was a part of your sin
Even though you knew it was a wrong thing to do
You didn't take a time to feel what I feel now, feel what I feel now, feel what I feel now
You didn't stop to consider how your actions would make me feel
Anyway guess we were going to meet
I guess we were destined to cross paths
Just when I saw both of your beautiful feet
I saw you for the first time and was immediately drawn to you
You've never thought that you were going to wreck me, going to save me, going to break me
You never considered the impact you would have on my life
I fell so hard
I fell in love with you deeply and quickly
(you) Ran me off the road again
You caused a major disruption in my life
Start a little game instead
Rather than being honest and straightforward, you chose to play games
Burning into me
Your actions and words left a lasting impact on me
And there are pieces that you've never regret
There are things you've done that you don't feel remorseful about
All of the pieces that you'll never forget
There are things that you will never forget
But if you'd rather be the part of the showtime, part of the showtime, part of the whole town
If you'd rather be the center of attention
Then all the words you said are nothing but lies
Then everything you said before was just a lie
And all the promises are fucking goodbyes
All the promises you made are just ways of saying goodbye
(I) don't think you'd mind if I'd start listening in, listening in, listening in
I don't think you'd mind if I started eavesdropping on your conversations
You think I'm weak, you should just go ahead
If you think I'm weak, you should just do what you were planning to do
'Cause other peole call me a man of true grit
Because other people see me as a strong-willed person
Just please go on and be the part of the showtime, part of the showtime, part of the whole town
Just go on and keep seeking attention
I become everything you want
I changed myself to fit your expectations
When the snow don't fall
Even when things aren't going well
I would find it all
I would go to great lengths to make you happy
And I'd be a cow
I'd do anything, no matter how difficult or unpleasant
Just to see your smile
Just to see you happy
But you know
But you're aware of how I feel
Contributed by Alex D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.