The next few years were spent working on the follow-up to BiB which was to be called The Truth About You. But changes at their label left the band with no support and few options. Under the circumstances the band members decided to go their separate ways.
Burn It Black
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My soul is feeling unkempt and bare.
I'm just like you I'm complicated too.
Jealous knives in my back to spare.
I'll burn it black as sin, falling off the wagon again.
Burn it black as sin, lost my head.
You've got one shot left and now you're done
Burn it black as sin, time to
I feel your doors slam in my face
Somehow I can't replace this lust that I've found.
I'm just like you my spirit's broken too.
Burn my bridges into the ground.
The first line of the lyrics, "I sow these streets with my own blood it seems," sets the metaphor that the singer's life is in a state of disarray, and he has been fighting his battles alone. He is tired of being alone and is feeling vulnerable, exposed, and vulnerable in the city he is fighting to defend. The following line, "My soul is feeling unkempt and bare," highlights the emotional and psychological effects of his struggles, and he no longer feels whole. He then goes on to say, "I'm just like you I'm complicated too. Jealous knives in my back to spare," which alludes to the fact that despite his appearance, he is much like everyone else, struggling with various complications in his life. The phrase "jealous knives in my back to spare" suggests that there are people trying to bring him down or harm him, and he must remain on guard for potential betrayal.
The chorus of "Burn It Black" is a declaration of the singer's frustration and anger with the current state of his life. He is ready to "burn it black as sin" and is falling off the wagon again, indicating that he has struggled before and continues to do so. He has had enough and is ready to lose his head in terms of taking drastic action to escape his situation. The phrase "you've got one shot left and now you're done" may allude that he only has one relapse left before he begins to unravel majorly. He then urges the listener to turn their back on everything, suggesting that there is no turning back and they must embrace recklessness to get out of their situation finally.
Line by Line Meaning
I sow these streets with my own blood it seems
I've worked hard on these streets, leaving bits of my soul along the way, which has left me feeling drained.
My soul is feeling unkempt and bare.
I feel exposed and vulnerable, like my soul is unprotected.
I'm just like you I'm complicated too.
I'm not perfect and have my own set of unique problems, just like everyone else.
Jealous knives in my back to spare.
People who are envious of me are talking behind my back, trying to hurt me.
I'll burn it black as sin, falling off the wagon again.
I'll make a mistake and do something I shouldn't, and it'll have serious consequences.
Burn it black as sin, lost my head.
I'm spinning out of control and doing things I regret, with no idea how to stop it.
You've got one shot left and now you're done
You have one more chance to fix things, but if you fail, it's all over for you.
You'll turn your back on everyone
You'll ignore everyone who tries to help you, leaving you alone to face your struggles.
Burn it black as sin, time to
It's time to take drastic measures that may not be the best idea, but it's all I've got left.
I feel your doors slam in my face
I feel constantly rejected and unwelcome, no matter where I go.
Somehow I can't replace this lust that I've found.
I can't let go of my unhealthy desires, no matter how much my mind tells me I need to.
My spirit's broken too.
I feel emotionally broken and defeated, with no hope in sight.
Burn my bridges into the ground.
I want to ruin my relationships with others, leaving me with nowhere to turn but my own miserable self.
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Written by: DANIEL BLAINE GRADY, STEVE RICHARD SLOVISKY
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