Burning Up
Korine Lyrics


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Wasted
I'm just saying you used to have it all
Hated
I'm just playing I'll do anything you want
Save it
I just can't make sense I won't give you up
Fuck no I'm not the one
I'm not the one who's gonna fall in love
I'm not the one who's gonna fall

Does anybody care at all
I won't say I won't say
Does anybody care at all
No it's not the same
Does anybody care at all
I'm wanting I'm wanting you
Does anybody care about me
The one who's leaving

Faded
I just made it
You can come if you want
Hated complicated
I don't wanna think at all
Save it
How'd you get so hot
You got me burning up
Fuck no
I'm not the one who's gonna give you
Everything you want
I'm not the one who's gonna fall

Does anybody care at all
I won't say I won't say
Does anybody care at all
No it's not the same
Does anybody care at all
I'm wanting I'm wanting you




Does anybody care about me
The one who's leaving

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Korine's song Burning Up can be interpreted as a lover who is reflecting on a failed relationship. The singer is trying to come to terms with the end of a love affair and is questioning whether anyone cares about them as they contemplate leaving. The first verse begins with the singer acknowledging that the object of their affection used to have it all, but something went wrong, and they ended up losing everything they had. The singer seems to be playing with their lover's emotions, making promises they may not keep. However, they also seem to be struggling to let go of their lover and is torn between leaving and staying.


In the chorus, the singer asks if anyone cares about them as they ponder leaving. They are seeking reassurance that they will be missed, but in the end, they realize that their departure won't be the same as their lover's, who they acknowledge will be missed. The second verse continues with the same reflection and acceptance of a failed relationship. The singer seems to be expressing regret while also trying to convince themselves that their lover is not worth the pain and will not get the gratification that they seek. The song seems to be about coming to terms with heartbreak while seeking validation through the act of leaving.


Line by Line Meaning

Wasted
I am feeling drunk and high.


I'm just saying you used to have it all
I remember when you had everything, but now that's not the case.


Hated
I feel extreme dislike towards something or someone.


I'm just playing I'll do anything you want
I am teasing you and pretending to be submissive to your desires.


Save it
I am not interested in discussing this any further.


I just can't make sense I won't give you up
I don't understand why I'm still drawn to you and I won't let you go.


Fuck no I'm not the one
Absolutely not, I am not the person who will do what you want.


I'm not the one who's gonna fall in love
I won't be the one who falls head over heels for someone.


Does anybody care at all
Is there anyone who is concerned or empathetic towards my situation?


I won't say I won't say
I don't want to talk about it or express my feelings.


No it's not the same
Things are not the way they once were.


I'm wanting I'm wanting you
I desire you deeply.


Does anybody care about me
Is anyone showing any concern towards my well-being?


The one who's leaving
I am the one who is departing or saying goodbye.


Faded
I am feeling dazed or disoriented.


I just made it
I arrived somewhere, but barely or just in time.


You can come if you want
I am giving you permission or an invitation to accompany me.


Hated complicated
I dislike anything that requires effort or mental exertion.


I don't wanna think at all
I want to avoid mental or emotional stress at all costs.


How'd you get so hot
I am admiring your physical appearance or attractiveness.


You got me burning up
You are causing me to feel very passionate or aroused.


I'm not the one who's gonna give you
I am not willing to provide you with what you want.


Everything you want
I am not going to fulfill all of your wishes.




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