Burn It Down
D.O.A. Lyrics

Maw Fiya maw fiya maw fiya
The repetition of 'maw fiya' represents the burning desire to destroy something or someone.

I burn you down
The singer wants to destroy something or someone completely.

Watch the flames
The singer wants someone to witness the destruction.

Laugh around you
The artist takes pleasure in causing destruction and wants others to join in on that pleasure.

Like a stranger in purgatory
The artist feels like they are in a place of suffering and torment, but do not belong there.

The devil is itching for a chance to know me
The singer believes they are being tempted by evil forces and has a desire to understand them better.

Demons and devils line up to put their lips up on me
The singer feels like they are being seduced by evil forces and are being taken advantage of.

Wait for my common sense to put a fist up on me
The artist is waiting for their better judgment to intervene and help them make better decisions.

Confusion mixed with mayhem I wanna burn
The artist feels overwhelmed and wants to destroy everything around them to find clarity.

Pains delivered in cycles I'm just waiting my turn
The artist feels like they are constantly going through cycles of pain and are waiting for their turn to feel relief.

But on the other hand I'm used to being crucified
The singer is familiar with being punished and criticized by others.

Rocking back and fourth stressed when I used to cry
The artist is so stressed that they cannot express their emotions.

But tears fall like rain drops on hot steel
The singer's tears are not having any effect on their situation.

My emotional Achilles heel
The singer's vulnerability is causing them emotional pain.

You can never understand where I'm coming from
The singer believes that no one can understand their perspective or experiences.

An orchestra of pain baby let the drummers drum
The artist is surrounded by pain and wants to embrace it, rather than push it away.

This is not the way I wanted it its how it is
The artist is acknowledging that their situation is not ideal, but they have to accept it as it is.

Life is full ups downs and broken promises
The singer is acknowledging the hardships of life, such as unpredictability and unfulfilled expectations.

Maybe I can heel up wheel up make it better
The singer is optimistic that they can improve their situation.

And cheat death and freestyle this scarlet letter
The artist wants to survive and move on from their past mistakes.

I love you you love me
The artist is referring to a relationship, but it's unclear whether it is positive or negative.

Isn't that what life is supposed to be
The artist is questioning whether love is meant to be a part of life.

Stand close to me feel my pain
The singer wants someone to empathize with their pain.

Watch me fall feel my shame
The artist wants others to see them at their lowest point.

Dig my grave but I ain't dead yet
The singer is still alive despite the hardships they have faced.

Still a lot of things that I ain't said yet
The singer has a lot to express and is not yet done speaking their truth.

Hold me close momma don't cry
The singer wants comfort from their mother.

Maybe when I'm gone the drama gone die
The artist hopes that their problems will go away once they are no longer around.

I dance to the tune of the devils horn
The artist is submitting to temptation and evil desires.

And pray GOD pulls the plug while the song is on
The singer hopes that they will not have to deal with the consequences of their actions if they die before it's too late.

The fire will burn until the break of dawn
The singer's desire to destroy something will not stop until morning.

And the sun gone bleed while the smoke forms
The world will be affected by the artist's destructive actions.

I'm sick of being laughed at the big joke
The artist is tired of being made fun of and not taken seriously.

Hopefully these flames will get my joy woke
The artist believes that the destruction they cause will help them find happiness.