Bridges
Johnnyswim Lyrics


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So here we find ourselves arms deep in a wishing well
Holding to love, a love that's ours
Steady we've kept our eye clear from the exit sign
Knowing that fear can feel like doubt

Oh oh oh, no point in staying safe
Oh oh oh, it just gets in the way
So let's burn the bridges down
Let's burn the bridges down
Light 'em up, no turnin' around
No escape through the ashes now
Let's burn the bridges down
Let's burn the bridges down
Light 'em up, no turnin' around
No escape through the ashes now
Let's burn the bridges down
Oh oh oh, burn the bridges down
Oh oh oh

Darling, we celebrate
Through the smoke and the wild flames
Oh in this heat, feels like summer
And here I make my pledge
Standing on the water's edge
I ain't gonna swim
You'll have to pull me under

Oh oh oh, no use in staying safe
Oh oh oh, it just gets in the way

Let's burn the bridges down
Let's burn the bridges down
Light 'em up, no turnin' around
No escape through the ashes now
Oh let's burn the bridges down
Oh let's burn the bridges down
Light 'em up, no turnin' around
No escape through the ashes now
Let's burn the bridges down
Let's burn the bridges down

Light 'em up, they just get in the way
Strike a match anytime, it'll turn into flame
Say goodbye, I know I'll said all mine
The love that we keep is the shelter we find
Light 'em up, they just get in the way
Strike a match anytime, it'll turn into flame
Say goodbye, I know I'll said all mine
The love that we keep is the shelter we find

Let's burn the bridges down
Let's burn the bridges down
Light 'em up, no turnin' around
No escape through the ashes now
Let's burn the bridges down
Let's burn the bridges down
Light 'em up, no turnin' around




No escape through the ashes now
Let's burn the bridges down

Overall Meaning

In the song "Bridges" by JOHNNYSWIM, the lyrics describe a couple who are committed to their love for each other and willing to take risks for it. They find themselves "arms deep in a wishing well" and decide to let go of any fears and doubts that have been holding them back, rather than playing it safe and staying on the path of least resistance. They are ready to burn the bridges that keep them from fully embracing their love and are willing to face the potential consequences of that decision. The chorus repeats, "Let's burn the bridges down, light 'em up, no turning around, no escape through the ashes now," emphasizing the finality of their decision and their desire to completely commit to each other.


Throughout the song, the lyrics create a sense of urgency and passion, as the couple celebrates their love "through the smoke and the wild flames" and declares their commitment standing on the "water's edge." They are willing to face the risks of the unknown to fully embrace their love for each other, believing that the love they keep is the only true shelter they need. The lyrics also suggest that playing it safe and staying within one's comfort zone can get in the way of finding true love and embracing it fully.


Overall, "Bridges" is a powerful love song that encourages listeners to take risks for love and commit fully to their relationships. The lyrics create a sense of urgency and passion, emphasizing the importance of letting go of fears and doubts to fully embrace love.


Line by Line Meaning

So here we find ourselves arms deep in a wishing well
We're in a situation where we are hoping for something better, but we're not sure how to get it.


Holding to love, a love that's ours
We're committed to our love and we know that it's something that belongs to us.


Steady we've kept our eye clear from the exit sign
We've avoided any thoughts of giving up or walking away from this love.


Knowing that fear can feel like doubt
We understand that fear can make us question things and doubt our choices, but we won't let it control us.


Oh oh oh, no point in staying safe
Playing it safe won't get us anywhere, so we need to take risks and go after what we want.


Oh oh oh, it just gets in the way
Being safe can hold us back and prevent us from achieving what we're truly capable of.


Let's burn the bridges down
We need to let go of anything that's holding us back and make a clean break from the past.


Light 'em up, no turnin' around
We need to be bold and committed to making a change, with no options for turning back.


No escape through the ashes now
Once we've burned the bridges and made a change, there's no going back to the way things were.


Darling, we celebrate
We're joyful and happy in our love and we want to celebrate it fully.


Through the smoke and the wild flames
We're willing to go through any challenges and obstacles to get to where we need to be in our love.


Oh in this heat, feels like summer
Even though things may be difficult or uncertain, we still feel the warmth and light of our love.


And here I make my pledge
We're making a commitment to each other and our love.


Standing on the water's edge
We're at a pivotal point and we need to make a decision about where to go next.


I ain't gonna swim
We're not going to do this alone; we need each other in this journey.


You'll have to pull me under
We'll be in this together, no matter what happens or what obstacles we face.


Light 'em up, they just get in the way
Anything that isn't serving us or our love needs to be left behind and let go of.


Strike a match anytime, it'll turn into flame
We're ready to take action and make a change; all it takes is a spark to ignite the flame within us.


Say goodbye, I know I'll said all mine
We're prepared to say goodbye to anything that's not helping us move forward or supporting our love.


The love that we keep is the shelter we find
Our love is what we can always rely on to provide comfort and safety in the midst of any challenges we face.




Writer(s): AMANDA SUDANO RAMIREZ, ABNER PEDRO RAMIREZ, JAMES RYAN HO

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@janellerandazza6024

I love how Abner needs to take deep breaths before and after his starting solo and then when Amanda comes in his nerves start to melt away. Bringing out the best in each other!

@personalcheeses8073

Was just reading about Donna Summer which brought me here. I’m glad I came, the talent is still in the family

@cecilia8621

Same here! I'm a huge Donna Summer fan and im glad i found you guys here! Amanda you look so much like your mom! Love from The Netherlands 😘🙏💖

@michelelee2115

SHE IS THE BABY GIRL OF SINGER DONNA SUMMER.(R.I.P.)...LOVED HER VOICE..N AMANDA IS ON FIRE JUST.LIKE HER.MOMMA🔥🔥🔥

@helives2630

Keep the fire burning y'all! Christ in the center, love on display for the world to see! Bless you and your family, your work and your dreams. Thank you for the inspiration.

@JonezyVhee

I feel like my heartbeat changed to match the rhythm of the song...I adore this song so much!

@LGCanvas

You two make it look soooo easy. Love everything about it. Favorite moment?Amanda eating the French fry @ 1:05. Excited for the full album.

@maisy8251

I saw you and your wife at the Silobrations when we flew there on October 18 for my thirteenth birthday! I knew Home because of fixer upper but I never really knew you but now I listen to every song! I love you guys, your music, and the heart you put into it.

@pelangrigio333

They are soooooooooooooo good! Each song they make is better than the last!

@karentovbin5452

I can't believe I'm only learning about them now. Love this song.

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