Elise Davis is an American country musician from Little Rock, Arkansas. Eli… Read Full Bio ↴Elise Davis is an American country musician from Little Rock, Arkansas. Elise Davis began her career in 2015, releasing her first full-length album titled The Token.

Davis' independent streak began in Little Rock, Arkansas, where she kicked off her career at 12 years old. Now based in Nashville, she has earned acclaim not only for her live show, but also her sharp, articulate songwriting. She collaborates with co-writers like Grammy-winner Maren Morris on Cactus, whose bold, country-leaning sound was produced by Jordan Lehning. The result is Elise Davis' most honest record to date — an album about what it takes to stand alone, rooted in the hard-won wisdom of a songwriter who's unafraid to shine a light on her missteps and victories.

The Burn
Elise Davis Lyrics

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Don't need no red dress so that I feel my best,
These old jeans will do just fine,
Let's not make something grow out of nothing,
Baby won't you leave your pretty heart out on the vine,
Don't bring me flowers or good intentions,
Just a couple hours too good to mention,
And come tomorrow there ain't nothing we gotta say,
Pick up your shoes baby,

Send you on your way,
Ever since last night I've been walking on sunshine,
Move a little lighter in these shoes,
Don't know how your day went but I kind of like this arrangement,
With a night like that who needs a honeymoon?
Don't bring me flowers or good intentions,
Just a couple hours too good to mention,
And come tomorrow there ain't nothing we gotta say,

Pick up your shoes baby,
Send you on your way

Overall Meaning

Elise Davis’ song The Burn talks about a passionate and exciting one-night-stand between two people. The singer of the song ironically dismisses the traditional notions of romance and courtship, claiming that she doesn’t need any red dresses, flowers, or good intentions to feel her best. She is content with a casual fling with this person and enjoys the moment without any promises or commitments. The line “Let's not make something grow out of nothing” suggests that the singer has no interest in pursuing a serious relationship with this person and just wants to enjoy the momentary pleasure.

The song's chorus "Don't bring me flowers or good intentions, just a couple of hours too good to mention" captures the fleeting and temporary nature of the relationship. The singer is not interested in commitment, but instead wants to indulge herself in a moment of passion with this person. The line “With a night like that who needs a honeymoon?” suggests that the intensity and passion of this one-night-stand are enough to compensate for the lack of commitment or promises. The song ends with the singer asking the person to leave the next morning, indicating that the experience was just a one-time thing.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't need no red dress so that I feel my best,
I don't need fancy clothes to feel my best, my old jeans are just fine.

These old jeans will do just fine,
My old jeans are comfortable and perfect for me.

Let's not make something grow out of nothing,
Don't try to turn this into a bigger thing than it needs to be.

Baby won't you leave your pretty heart out on the vine,
Just enjoy this moment and don't get too emotionally invested.

Don't bring me flowers or good intentions,
I don't need grand gestures or promises, just live in the moment.

Just a couple hours too good to mention,
Let's just enjoy the moment without worrying about what comes after.

And come tomorrow there ain't nothing we gotta say,
We don't have to talk about what happened or what it means for the future.

Pick up your shoes baby,
It's time for you to leave now.

Send you on your way,
It's time for you to go now.

Ever since last night I've been walking on sunshine,
I'm feeling really happy and positive since what happened last night.

Move a little lighter in these shoes,
I feel like I'm walking on air and my shoes feel lighter.