Daniel O`Donnell p… Read Full Bio ↴Born: Dungloe, Co Donegal, Ireland 12th December 1961
Daniel O`Donnell popular Irish Country/Celtic Singer since 1989. Has had over 20 top 40 albums in the UK/Ireland and 15 top 40 hit singles and 4 top 20 singles in UK/Ireland to date. Overall he has had over 30 albums to date.
Burning Bridges
Daniel O'Donnell Lyrics
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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
The lyrics to Daniel O'Donnell's "Burning Bridges" explores the regrets and consequences of burning bridges with friends and loved ones. The singer refuses to listen to the warnings and advice of his friends and instead forges ahead with his own decisions, causing him to sever relationships and leaving him with nothing but memories of what could have been. The repetition of the line "All the burning bridges that have fallen after me" emphasizes the weight of the singer's actions and the irreversible damage he has caused.
The chorus describes the aftermath of the singer's actions, with "lonely feelings and burning memories" haunting him as he realizes he has left a trail of broken relationships behind him. The specific examples given in the verses, such as Joey offering a job and Mary throwing a party, demonstrate the real-world consequences of burning bridges and how those relationships may never be repaired. As the song continues, the singer recognizes the mistakes he has made and the value of the relationships he has lost, but realizes it may be too late to fix them.
Overall, "Burning Bridges" is a poignant reminder of the importance of valuing and maintaining relationships with others, and the true cost of burning bridges with those closest to us.
Line by Line Meaning
Friends all tried to warn me
My friends attempted to caution me about my actions
But I held my head up high
Nevertheless, I remained confident in my choices
All the time they warned me
Despite the repeated reminders from my friends
But I only passed them by
I chose to ignore their advice and continue on my path
They all tried to tell me
My friends offered me guidance
But I guess I didn't care
I did not value their input or consider their perspective
I turned my back and
I disregarded their counsel and left them behind
Left them standing there
I left them without listening to their counsel
All the burning bridges that have fallen after me
The ruined relationships and connections resulting from my choices
All the lonely feelings and the burning memories
The emotions associated with leaving those relationships behind
Everyone I left behind each time I closed the door
Every individual in my past who I chose to cut ties with
Burning bridges lost forevermore
The permanent damage caused by my actions
Joey tried to help me find a job
I had a friend named Joey who offered me aid in seeking employment
A while ago
This incident occurred in the past
When I finally got it I didn't want to go
Even after securing a job through Joey's help, I refused to take it
The party Mary gave for me
A celebration hosted by my friend Mary for me
When I just walked away
I simply left the party without any explanation
Now there's nothing left for me to say
I regret my actions and have no recourse to make amends or apologize
Years have passed and I keep thinking
With the passage of time, I have been reflecting on my past actions
What a fool I've been
I now realize that my decisions were unwise and caused harm
I look back into the past and
I reflect on my history and choices
Think of way back then
Recalling events from long ago
I know that I lost everything I thought I that could win
My poor choices resulted in the loss of things I thought were important and valuable to me
I guess I should have listened to my friends
In hindsight, I wish I had taken heed of my friends' advice and guidance
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Written by: REMY DAVID SHAND
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