Burning Feet
FAIRCHILD Lyrics


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She closed the door
got my hand stuck to my surprise
she was laughing at rainbows end
was somewhere out of left field.

This broken chair has held up
the chaos of our steering hands.
now the clock has struck to twelve
the lights go down.

We shut our eyes and try
to see impossible things
it's not a question of why
ee could never grow wings
I'm on a rocket to mars
I can't see anything
I'm hoping one day you join.

So what if it's your pride and joy?
Who else will know it?
We're miles apart
and way too young to grow up
never in your wildest dreams
would I have spoken
with burning feet
we race into the open.

This crocked frame
has got me thinking
of your big heart
and how it's sinking
I've come prepared
I'm not afraid of the dark

So tie the ends
and we'll go crazy
just for one last time
it always happens differently
when I'm around.

We shut our eyes and try
to see impossible things
it's not a question of why
we could never grow wings
I'm on a rocket to mars
I can't see anything
I'm hoping one day you join.

So what if it's your pride and joy?
Who else will know it?
We're miles apart
and way too young to grow up
never in your wildest dreams
would I have spoken
with burning feet
we race into the open.

With burning feet we'll run
and give into the open
I know nights like these we'll see
and every kind of colour.

So what if it's your pride and joy?
Who else will know it?
We're miles apart
and way too young to grow up
never in your wildest dreams
would I have spoken




with burning feet
we race into the open

Overall Meaning

"Burning Feet" is a song by the Australian indie-pop band FAIRCHILD, which was released in 2017. The song is believed to be about the fearlessness and boldness that comes with youth, as well as the power of imagination. The first verse describes a moment of unexpected whimsy, where the singer's hand gets stuck to something while they are with a friend, who is laughing and chasing rainbows. The second verse speaks of nostalgia and the passage of time; specifically, how the chaos of youth can be tamed by the ticking of the clock, but the memories of those wild times remain. The chorus is an ode to the boundlessness of youth, where anything is possible and the only limit is one's imagination. Towards the end, the song concludes with the idea of living in the moment, running with burning feet to see the beauty of the world.


One interesting fact about the song is that it seems to refer to the childhood book "The Land of Colours" by Maurice Gee, which features a girl named Joy who tries to find the end of a rainbow. The connection is likely in the line "she was laughing at rainbows end," which seems to allude to the story. Another interesting aspect of the song is the use of drums and percussion to create a sense of urgency, which reflects the youthful energy of the lyrics. Additionally, the combination of lead and backing vocals creates a layered and dynamic sound, adding to the depth of the song.


Another notable fact is that "Burning Feet" was preceded by a two-year hiatus in which the band dealt with personal matters, including mental health issues. The band has since expressed that "Burning Feet" was a way to cope with their struggles and to make positive strides forward. The song was also produced by Catherine Marks, who has worked with notable artists like The Killers and Wolf Alice. In an interview with Indie Shuffle, FAIRCHILD stated that they intentionally chose to forgo a traditional song structure, opting instead for a more fluid and experimental approach.


Overall, "Burning Feet" is a powerful and evocative song that celebrates the thrill and freedom of youth. The combination of unique instrumentals, strong vocals, and poignant lyrics make it a stand-out track for FAIRCHILD.


Chords: Unfortunately, there is no official chord progression for "Burning Feet."


Line by Line Meaning

She closed the door
She finally left, and I'm alone.


got my hand stuck to my surprise
I was caught off guard and didn't know what to do.


she was laughing at rainbows end
She seemed happy and carefree.


was somewhere out of left field.
I had no idea what was going on.


This broken chair has held up
This old, worn-out chair has stood the test of time.


the chaos of our steering hands.
The constant movements and changes in direction we made.


now the clock has struck to twelve
It's late and time is running out.


the lights go down.
It's dark and the mood has changed.


We shut our eyes and try
We're trying to imagine and dream.


to see impossible things
Things that seem too good to be true.


it's not a question of why
It doesn't matter why we're doing it, just that we are.


we could never grow wings
We can't physically fly, but we can dream of it.


I'm on a rocket to mars
I'm dreaming big.


I can't see anything
The future is uncertain.


I'm hoping one day you join.
I hope to share my dreams with someone special.


So what if it's your pride and joy?
Who cares if it's important to you.


Who else will know it?
You're the only one who understands.


We're miles apart
We're physically distant.


and way too young to grow up
We still have our whole lives ahead of us.


never in your wildest dreams
You never imagined this could happen.


would I have spoken
I didn't think I had the courage.


with burning feet
With passion and intensity.


we race into the open.
We're ready to take on anything.


This crocked frame
This old and broken frame reminds me of something.


has got me thinking
It's making me contemplate.


of your big heart
Your kind and loving nature.


and how it's sinking
How you're slowly losing hope.


I've come prepared
I'm ready for whatever comes my way.


I'm not afraid of the dark
I'm not scared of the unknown.


So tie the ends
Let's wrap things up.


and we'll go crazy
Let's be spontaneous and wild.


just for one last time
It's our last chance to do this.


it always happens differently
Things never go according to plan.


when I'm around.
I seem to bring change and unpredictability.


With burning feet we'll run
With passion and intensity, we'll keep moving forward.


and give into the open
We'll embrace all that life has to offer.


I know nights like these we'll see
We'll experience amazing moments together.


and every kind of colour.
We'll witness the beauty and diversity of life.




Writer(s): Nathan Daniel Lyons, Catherine Jane Marks, Thomas James Davies, Adam Luke Lyons, James Alexander Haigh, John Patrick Huerto, Timothy Jacob Voeten

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