Bridge Burning
Foo Fighters爀 Lyrics
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My number's up bridges will burn
Oh won't you let me twist your fate
It's getting kinda late
And I don't wanna wait no more
Oh may I have this dance of days
Locked in your embrace
Another time, another place, another line upon your face
Another in your wake
Down crooked stairs and sideway glances comes the king of second chances
Now throw him in the flames
Whatever keeps you warm at night (whatever keeps you warm at night)
Whatever keeps you warm inside
Your bridges are burning now
They're all coming down
It's all coming 'round
You're burning them down
It's all coming 'round
They're all coming down
Your bridges are burning now
Oh let me put you in your place
Love it when you say, I'm giving everything away, but
Tell me what's in it for me
Tell me now what's in it for me
No one's getting this for free
So tell me now what's in it for me
Whatever keeps you warm at night (whatever keeps you warm at night)
Whatever keeps you warm inside
Your bridges are burning now
They're all coming down
It's all coming 'round
You're burning them down
It's all coming 'round
They're all coming down
Your bridges are burning now
Gathering the ashes
Everything thrown away
Gathering the ashes
Scatter as they blow away
Gathering the ashes
Everything thrown away
Gathering the ashes
Scatter as they blow away
Your bridges are burning now
They're all coming down
It's all coming 'round
You're burning them down
It's all coming 'round
They're all coming down
Your bridges are burning now
They're all coming down
It's all coming 'round
You're burning them down
It's all coming 'round
They're all coming down
Your bridges are burning now
The lyrics to Foo Fighters' song "Bridge Burning" is all about the theme of burning bridges, which is a metaphor for cutting ties with something or someone. The singer is clearly aware of the fact that he is reaching the end of something and that there is no turning back. He asks for one last chance, imploring that he doesn't want to wait any longer, and wishes to dance of days, locked in someone's embrace. He acknowledges that whatever keeps one warm at night or inside is what one needs to hold onto.
The song tells a story of someone who wants to let go of something or someone, but is not quite ready to do so completely. In the end, however, he finally decides to gather the ashes of everything and start anew. The repetitive chorus, with the words "your bridges are burning now, they're all coming down," emphasizes the idea that there's no going back and that it's time to start anew.
In summary, the song is a reflection on the need to move on, and the importance of recognizing when it's time to let go of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
These are my famous last words
I'm about to take some big actions that might have a lasting impact on my life.
My number's up bridges will burn
I'm ready to take risks and be bold, even if it means facing consequences later on.
Oh won't you let me twist your fate
I'm hoping to have some control over the outcome of this situation, let me try to change things a bit.
It's getting kinda late
I need to act quickly, because there may not be much time left.
And I don't wanna wait no more
I'm tired of hesitating and delaying, I want to take action now.
Oh may I have this dance of days
I'm asking for an opportunity to take control of my life and make something happen.
Locked in your embrace
I want to be embraced by the feeling of control and power, even if it's just for a short moment.
You passed your test of faith
You've done well to trust in yourself and your decisions so far, keep going.
Another time, another place, another line upon your face
In a different situation, with different feelings and experiences, you might make different decisions, leading to different outcomes.
Another in your wake
As you move forward, you leave behind previous decisions and consequences, and create new ones.
Down crooked stairs and sideway glances comes the king of second chances
Even though I may have made mistakes in the past, there's still hope for me to redeem myself and try again successfully.
Now throw him in the flames
I'm ready to face any consequences and obstacles that may arise, and let them fuel me forward.
Whatever keeps you warm at night (whatever keeps you warm at night)
Everyone has different motivations that drive them to act, and maybe it's the comfort of knowing they took risks and made things happen.
Whatever keeps you warm inside
Sometimes the thing that makes us feel the most alive is taking risks and making big moves, even if it's scary.
Your bridges are burning now
You're making big moves that will have consequences, and there's no going back.
They're all coming down
Consequences are coming, and they will be felt.
You're burning them down
You're the one taking the risks and making things happen, and you're ready to face whatever comes next.
Gathering the ashes
You're taking stock of what you've done so far and preparing to face the consequences of your actions.
Everything thrown away
You've left behind the past, and now you're moving forward without looking back.
Scatter as they blow away
The consequences of your actions may be unpredictable and far-reaching, spreading like ash on the wind.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID ERIC GROHL, THOMAS STEVEN HAWKINS, NATE MENDEL, CHRISTOPHER A SHIFLETT, PAT SMEAR
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