Chinese Name: Yitong Chen
DoB: November 12, … Read Full Bio ↴English Name: Jason Chen
Chinese Name: Yitong Chen
DoB: November 12, 1988
Nationality: Chinese American
Relationship: One younger brother
High: 5'7"
Weight: 136.69lb
University: UCLA 2010
High School: Arcadia High School
Hobbies and Interests: Making Music, Attempting Yoga, Hibernating, Watching Nba Games, Dunking Like Lebron
Favorite Books: The Secret
Favorite TV Shows: How I Met Your Mother, 30 Rock, Two and a Half Men
Favorite Movies：Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Kung Fu Panda, Burn After Reading, The Proposal, Troy, The Departed
Living: Arcadia, Los Angeles, CA 91006
Music Style: Rhythm and Blues
Burns
Jason Chen Lyrics
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With a rose in my hand
How could you be so cold
How could you make the door slam
I can deal with a lot of pain
But this I don't know
It's like another level
I have never felt before
[Pre-hook:]
Will I ever fall in love again (yeah)
Will I ever be the same again (no)
Cuz I lost what I had
And I'll never get it back
No matter what I try to do
[Hook:]
Cuz every time I think about you
I think about pain
I remember every single word you'd say
Like de ja vu
You say we're through
And now that's all I think about
When I think about you
And it burns
And it burns
And it burns
And it burns
And it burns
And it burns
[Verse 2:]
I've come a long way
But then I see you again
I can't believe you'd say
That you still wanna be friends
I guess you moved on
I wish that I'd done the same
But I'm still black and blue
Just can't forget that day
[Pre-hook]
[Hook]
[Bridge:]
Too many times that I've tried to forget your name
But I still feel the same
How long will I have to wait till I feel okay
Cuz every time I think about you...
The lyrics in Jason Chen's song, "Burns" convey the struggle of moving on from a painful breakup. In the first verse, Chen talks about being left on the porch holding a rose with a broken heart as his significant other slams the door shut. Despite having dealt with pain before, he can’t seem to shake off the feeling of isolation he experiences for the first time. The pre-hook speaks to the questions of whether he will ever love again and if things will ever be the same again because of the profound loss he is experiencing. In the chorus, he admits that thinking of his ex-girlfriend always takes him down a path of pain and harkens back to things she would often say to hurt him through the end of their relationship. He notes that every time he thinks about her, it burns him like a flame too hot to handle.
In the second verse, Chen sings of his struggle to move on as he sees his ex-girlfriend once again. He tries to come to terms with the fact that she has moved on, but he continues to struggle with the feeling of being "black and blue," still reeling from the heartbreak she caused him. The bridge speaks to his struggle of trying to forget his ex-girlfriend's name, but despite his efforts, he still feels the pain of the breakup deeply. He longs to feel okay again, but every time he thinks of her, the pain persists, burning like a flame inside him.
Line by Line Meaning
You left me on the porch
You abandoned me, leaving me standing outside the house.
With a rose in my hand
I was left on the porch with a symbol of love and hope for reconciliation.
How could you be so cold
Your lack of compassion and emotion towards me is difficult to understand.
How could you make the door slam
Your abruptness in closing the door and shutting me out was hurtful.
I can deal with a lot of pain
Although I have experienced pain before, it doesn't compare to the current pain I am feeling.
But this I don't know
I am uncertain about how to handle this level of pain.
It's like another level
The pain I am experiencing is beyond what I have ever felt before.
I have never felt before
This level of pain is a new and overwhelming experience for me.
Will I ever fall in love again (yeah)
Am I capable of loving someone again in the future?
Will I ever be the same again (no)
My experiences with you have changed me and I cannot return to how I was before.
Cuz I lost what I had
I have lost a love I thought I had.
And I'll never get it back
I am aware that the love I once had is gone and it will never return, no matter what I do.
No matter what I try to do
Despite my efforts, I cannot make the love I lost come back.
Cuz every time I think about you
Whenever you come to mind,
I think about pain
I am reminded of the hurt and anguish you caused me.
I remember every single word you'd say
I recall each and every statement you spoke to me.
Like de ja vu
It feels like I am experiencing the same thing over and over again.
You say we're through
You confirmed that our relationship is over.
And now that's all I think about
My thoughts revolve around this painful situation.
When I think about you
My mind often goes to thoughts of you which trigger my pain.
And it burns
The anguish and hurt I feel is akin to an intense, burning sensation.
I've come a long way
I have made progress in dealing with the hurt you caused.
But then I see you again
However, seeing you again throws me back to that dark place.
I can't believe you'd say
I am astonished that you would think it's okay to talk to me in a friendly manner after breaking my heart.
That you still wanna be friends
Your desire to remain friends with me after causing so much pain is impossible for me to fathom.
I guess you moved on
You seem to have gotten over our relationship, but I haven't.
I wish that I'd done the same
I wish I could also move on from you.
But I'm still black and blue
However, the pain and scars you left me with have yet to heal.
Just can't forget that day
The day you ended our relationship and shattered my heart is burned into my memory.
Too many times that I've tried to forget your name
I have attempted to get you out of my thoughts countless times.
But I still feel the same
Despite my efforts, I still feel the same intense pain you caused me.
How long will I have to wait till I feel okay
I am uncertain about when I will finally feel like myself again.
Cuz every time I think about you...
The thought of you is constantly weighing heavily on my mind.
Contributed by Kayla K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
小明
You left me on the porch
With a rose in my hand
How could you be so cold
How could you make the door slam
I can deal with a lot of pain
But this I don’t know
It’s like another level
I have never felt before
Will I ever fall in love again (yeah)
Will I ever be the same again (no)
Cuz I lost what I had
And I’ll never get it back
No matter what I try to do
Cuz every time I think about you
I think about pain
I remember every single word you’d say
Like de ja vu
You say we’re through
And now that’s all I think about
When I think about you
And it burns
And It burns
And it burns
And it burns
And it burns
And it burns
I’ve come a long way
But then I see you again
I can’t believe you’d say
That you still wanna be friends
I guess you moved on
I wish that I’d done the same
But I’m still black and blue
Just can’t forget that day
Will I ever fall in love again (yeah)
Will I ever be the same again (no)
Cuz I lost what I had
And I’ll never get it back
No matter what I try to do
Cuz every time I think about you
I think about pain
I remember every single word you’d say
Like de ja vu
You say we’re through
And now that’s all I think about
When I think about you
And it burns
And It burns
And it burns
And it burns
And it burns
And it burns
Too many times that I’ve tried to forget your name
But I still feel the same
How long will I have to wait till I feel okay
Cuz every time I think about you…
I think about pain
I remember every single word you’d say
Like de ja vu
You say we’re through
And now that’s all I think about
When I think about you
And it burns
And It burns
And it burns
And it burns
And it burns
And it burns
小明
You left me on the porch
With a rose in my hand
How could you be so cold
How could you make the door slam
I can deal with a lot of pain
But this I don’t know
It’s like another level
I have never felt before
Will I ever fall in love again (yeah)
Will I ever be the same again (no)
Cuz I lost what I had
And I’ll never get it back
No matter what I try to do
Cuz every time I think about you
I think about pain
I remember every single word you’d say
Like de ja vu
You say we’re through
And now that’s all I think about
When I think about you
And it burns
And It burns
And it burns
And it burns
And it burns
And it burns
I’ve come a long way
But then I see you again
I can’t believe you’d say
That you still wanna be friends
I guess you moved on
I wish that I’d done the same
But I’m still black and blue
Just can’t forget that day
Will I ever fall in love again (yeah)
Will I ever be the same again (no)
Cuz I lost what I had
And I’ll never get it back
No matter what I try to do
Cuz every time I think about you
I think about pain
I remember every single word you’d say
Like de ja vu
You say we’re through
And now that’s all I think about
When I think about you
And it burns
And It burns
And it burns
And it burns
And it burns
And it burns
Too many times that I’ve tried to forget your name
But I still feel the same
How long will I have to wait till I feel okay
Cuz every time I think about you…
I think about pain
I remember every single word you’d say
Like de ja vu
You say we’re through
And now that’s all I think about
When I think about you
And it burns
And It burns
And it burns
And it burns
And it burns
And it burns
Lewd-Chan
黃慧明 Its not de ja but it's "déjà" XD
Anna Petersen
Love this video!! And so excited to see Tiffany! Love Jason's voice:)
aFullMetal Mutt
Still listen to this song none stop on the road and still one of my all time favorites. Love the lyrics and love the beat. Will always be in my top songs.
MissyStylee
I hope Jason will make these type of songs again!!! This is my first song I first heard from him and it struck me like lightning!!!
Tamy Juhl
Love this song!! I could listen to this forever!! ♫♥♫
Andrew Doan
Love this song. You did it again Jason, you made another great song. =)
Momoe Kubota
omgg I love your original songs Jason!! They're all so amazing :)
Felicia Ang
The lyrics speak everything i feel . Love this song (;
Leshem Hartz
It’s crazy how I’ve seriously loved all your songs!😁likes seriously you’re awesome!!!