Burning Man
Dierks Bentley Lyrics

Half your life you struggle
You spend a significant amount of your life facing difficulties and hardships.

Half your life you fly
You also spend a significant amount of your life enjoying freedom and opportunities.

Half your life makin' trouble
You tend to create problems for yourself at times.

Half your life makin' it right
At other times, you take responsibility for your mistakes and try to fix things.

One day I'm the exception
There are days when you feel like you're exceptional and stand out from the rest.

Most days I'm just like most
However, on most days, you feel like you blend in with the crowd and aren't particularly special.

Some days I'm headed in the right direction
You have days when you feel like you're making progress and moving forward.

And some days I ain't even close
On other days, you feel like you're not making any progress and are far from where you want to be.

I'm a little bit steady but still a little bit rollin' stone
You have some stability in your life, but you're also prone to change and don't like to be tied down.

I'm a little bit heaven but still a little bit flesh-and-bone
You have some spiritual aspirations, but you're also human and have physical desires and imperfections.

Little found, little don't-know-where-I-am
You're still trying to figure out who you are and where you fit in.

I'm a little bit holy water but still a little bit burning man
You have some pure and holy qualities, but you're also passionate and sometimes reckless.

Yeah, I always loved the highway
You have a fondness for freedom and exploration, especially on the open road.

I just don't run it as fast
However, you're not in a hurry to get anywhere in particular and prefer to take your time.

I still go wherever the wind blows me
You're still comfortable with going with the flow and following your instincts.

But I always find my way back
Despite your wandering tendencies, you're confident in your ability to come back to where you belong.

I still don't get it right sometimes
You still make mistakes and have setbacks at times.

I just don't get it as wrong
However, you're also learning from your mistakes and not making them as frequently.

I still go a little bit crazy sometimes
You still have moments when you act impulsively or let loose.

Yeah, but now I don't stay near as long
But you're also more aware of your tendencies and don't let them take control for as long.

Maybe I'll go to the desert
You're still open to new experiences and adventures.

Find myself in the Joshua Tree
You're specifically interested in seeking out more spiritual or meaningful experiences.

If we pass in the night then just hand me a light
If we meet briefly and have something in common, then share your experiences with me.

And tell me you burned just like me
And let me know that you've also faced difficult and transformative experiences.

Still just a burn, burn, burning man
You're still on a journey of transformation and growth, with more experiences and lessons to come.