Boots
Every Bridge Burned Lyrics


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Walking through
No one will see us
Our coats and shrouds
Someone will notice
Call him
Have him
Meet us out front
The car is coming
Getting away with murder
Away with murder
Sound the alarm
Sirens are coming
Sound the alarm
Well I don't think
We are done
He moved too quickly
For my tastes
What happened?
What happened to his face?
Wait what will it take?
What happened to him?
What about family?
I wanted you to see
The man that I could be
With opportunity
The desperate man I am
Is all because of you
And because of our family
It's all because of you
It's all because of you
Tell them
That I am
Sorry
They will watch you
Suffer




They can
Get by

Overall Meaning

The song "Boots" by Every Bridge Burned is a dramatic and intense story of violence, regret, and desperation. The opening lines set the tone, describing the singer and perhaps a partner in crime moving stealthily through a space, concealed by coats and shrouds. As they make their way, they send a message to someone to meet them out front, adding a sense of urgency and tension to the scene. The line "getting away with murder" suggests that they are on the run after committing a serious crime, but it's unclear what specifically has happened.


Suddenly, the situation takes a darker turn. There are mentions of someone's face being damaged or injured, and the singer seems to be grappling with the emotional fallout of what happened. They express regret and a desire to make amends, even speaking directly to their victim's family. The final lines are chilling, with the singer warning that the family members will suffer and can only "get by" without their loved one.


Overall, the lyrics of "Boots" are gripping and full of vivid imagery, but the exact narrative is left somewhat ambiguous. Is the song a confession, a warning, or a plea for forgiveness? The open-ended nature of the story makes it all the more impactful and haunting.


Line by Line Meaning

Walking through
We are moving quietly and carefully through a space without drawing attention to ourselves.


No one will see us
We are trying to remain unnoticed and unseen as we move through this space.


Our coats and shrouds
We are dressed in dark, concealing clothing to help us blend in with the shadows and avoid being seen.


Someone will notice
Despite our efforts to remain unseen, there is a chance that someone might catch sight of us and become suspicious.


Call him
We need to get in touch with someone for help and assistance.


Have him
We are giving someone instructions, likely on what they need to do to assist us.


Meet us out front
We are asking someone to come to a specific location and meet us there so we can make our escape together.


The car is coming
Our transportation is on its way, and we need to be ready to leave as soon as it arrives.


Getting away with murder
We have committed a serious crime, and we are making an effort to escape punishment or with very little penalty.


Away with murder
We are successful in evading consequences for the crime we've committed, even though we should not have been able to get away with it.


Sound the alarm
There is danger present, and we need to alert others to it.


Sirens are coming
Emergency responders are on their way to the scene, and we need to quickly leave the area to avoid being caught.


Well I don't think
I am uncertain and not confident in what I am about to say.


We are done
I believe our situation has reached its conclusion and there is nothing more we can do about it.


He moved too quickly for my tastes
My opinion is that he acted rashly and impulsively, which makes me uncomfortable.


What happened?
I do not understand and am seeking an explanation for something that has occurred.


What happened to his face?
Something has caused physical harm to the person we are referencing, and I am curious as to what it was.


Wait what will it take?
I am confused and need more information before I can fully comprehend the situation.


What happened to him?
I am asking again for details about the injury or harm that has been inflicted on this person.


What about family?
I am concerned about the impact that our actions could have on our loved ones and loved ones of the people affected by our actions.


I wanted you to see
It was important to me that you witnessed my potential for success and good, and not just my current desperate state.


The man that I could be
I have hope that I could become someone better and more successful than who I currently am.


With opportunity
I need the right chances and circumstances to help me become the person that I truly want to be.


The desperate man I am
I am currently in a state of desperation and need, which may cause me to make poor choices or decisions.


Is all because of you
You played a significant role in bringing me to this point of desperation and need, and I hold you at least somewhat responsible for it.


And because of our family
Our family and the relationships between family members have contributed to the way I currently am and the struggles I am facing.


It's all because of you
The full responsibility for my current struggles and desperate state falls on your shoulders, as you have had the most significant impact on my life.


Tell them
I am instructing you to inform others of something important.


That I am
This message concerns me specifically.


Sorry
I am expressing regret and apologizing for something that I have done or been a part of.


They will watch you suffer
Those who were harmed by our actions and their loved ones will not forgive or forget easily, and they will be seeking revenge or retribution in some way.


They can
The people in question have the power and means to make us pay for what we have done.


Get by
It's possible for them to recover and move on from the harm we have caused, but it will take time and effort on their part.




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Comments from YouTube:

@the_misfit_1382

You guys were awesome!! Back in 05 or 06 you guys stayed at my place in Springfield, MA when you were on tour. My brother was the drummer in Mercy upon us. I wore out the CD you guys gave me. This was my favorite song on the CD.

@otisarcher

We loved playing with MUU back in the day, always a great time!

@ryanseremack955

I just found this song on an old iPod and was flooded with nostalgia from the hardcore days back in the late 2000s. Had to search and see if there were any other recordings of it anywhere. What a time. Song still gets me amped

@otisarcher

Unfortunately this EP isn’t available online anywhere, but DM me your e-mail and I’ll send it your way!

@mattb4699

Yup.

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