BURNING UP
Ladytron Lyrics


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I wrote a protest song about you, about you
Set off on a long march without you, without you x2

I wrote a protest song about you, about you
About whats left that lies between us, I'm walking
So many things we're burning for

I set myself on fire without you, without you
I wrote a song about you, about you
That not a soul was meant to hear, except you

I wrote a protest song about you, about you
I cheated gravity to chase you, to chase you
And through the burning space between us, you're falling
You have a long way, long way to fall

I set myself on fire without you
I wrote a song about you, about you
That not a soul was meant to hear, except you





So many things we're burning for (Repeat 7X)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ladytron's song Burning Up tell the story of someone who has written a protest song about a person they know. They set out on a long march without this person, indicating that they may have had a disagreement or falling out of some kind. The singer admits that they wrote the song about what's left that lies between them, implying that there may be unresolved feelings or issues that need to be addressed. The lyrics suggest that the singer has strong emotions towards this person, as they have set themselves on fire and cheated gravity to chase after them.


The line "I cheated gravity to chase you" could be interpreted in a number of ways. It might mean that the singer took a big risk to try and reconcile with this person, or that they have gone to great lengths to try and impress them. However, the fact that the song is described as a "protest song" suggests that there may be deeper issues at play. Perhaps the singer feels like they need to speak out against or call attention to something that this person has done.


Overall, the lyrics to Burning Up are powerful and emotionally charged. They paint a vivid picture of a complex relationship and the intense emotions that come with it.


Line by Line Meaning

I wrote a protest song about you, about you
I composed a tune to express my dissent towards you and your actions.


Set off on a long march without you, without you x2
I began a journey to enforce my petition, without you as my companion.


About what's left that lies between us, I'm walking
The remnants of our relationship are the only things standing between us, and I am walking towards these remains.


So many things we're burning for
We are yearning for a multitude of things passionately.


I set myself on fire without you, without you
I am exposing myself to danger and harm without your presence or aid.


That not a soul was meant to hear, except you
No other person was intended to listen to the song except you.


I cheated gravity to chase you, to chase you
I defied the laws of physics to pursue you.


And through the burning space between us, you're falling
You are in the process of descending through the blazing gap between us.


You have a long way, long way to fall
Your declining journey is lengthy and protracted.


So many things we're burning for (Repeat 7X)
We have numerous things for which we hold a burning passion, reiterated a total of seven times.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DANIEL HUNT, REUBEN HOONG BUN WU

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@andrewturvill7145

I wrote a protest song about you, about you
Set off on the long march without you, without you

Set off on the long march without you, without you
I wrote a protest song about you, about you
About what's left that lies between us, I'm walking
So many things worth burning for

I set myself on fire without you, without you
I wrote a protest song about you, about you
That not a soul was meant to hear, except you

I wrote a protest song about you, about you
I cheated gravity to chase you, to chase you
And through the burning space between us, you're falling
You have a long way, long way to fall

I set myself on fire without you, without you
I wrote a protest song about you, about you
That not a soul was meant to hear, except you

So many things worth burning for
So many things worth burning for
So many things worth burning for
So many things worth burning for
So many things worth burning for
So many things worth burning for
So many things worth burning for...



All comments from YouTube:

@andrewturvill7145

Most underrated band ever to grace this fine earth. Absolutely brilliant

@vybes271

and yes! I had to search for this song after watching fringe ssn1 ep 18 😀 incredible percussion

@dyingroseband

me too!

@vybes271

@Станислав Шляхтич damn damn good series ... yes?!

@SOTAROCKANDROLL

SAME HERE!

@Rowdy0nline

I found this song, thanks to Fringe :D

@Chazzie13

'I set myself on fire without you. Without you.' Love this song!!

@MidaVeel

Wow, this is just too good. They should perform it LIVE more often for sure.

@Dushku

<3 Ladytron. I really appreciate musicians who have a passion for the music itself. This is another example of how Ladytron uses even the vocals as an instrument. It's been stuck in my head so much I actually had a dream where it was playing!

@ariesmajor

This song, smells like the sun, and draws memories of the warm daisy fields. The energy is ethereal.

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