Burning Up
Ladytron (2008 - Velocifero) Lyrics
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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
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)
The lyrics to Ladytron's "Burning Up" describe the emotions and actions of an impassioned lover. The singer of the song, driven by a deep desire for someone they cannot have, sets off on a protest march, only to later go further and set themselves on fire in pursuit. The lyrics express the intensity of the singer's love, as well as their willingness to go to extreme lengths to be with their beloved.
The first stanza sets the tone for the song, with the singer writing a protest song about their love interest, without including them in the process. The second and third stanzas both include the line "I set myself on fire without you," a metaphor for the singer's passion and dedication to their cause. They also express the idea that the only person who needs to hear this song is the object of their affection. In the final stanza, the singer acknowledges the distance between themselves and their lover but insists that they will keep chasing them.
Line by Line Meaning
I wrote a protest song about you, about you
I expressed my dissent in a song directed towards you, solely aimed at you
Set off on a long march without you, without you x2
I began a journey, a long-lasting march, without you, twice
About whats left that lies between us, I'm walking
I am progressing and moving forward, despite what remains unresolved between us
So many things we're burning for
There are numerous things that we are passionately driven and yearn for
I set myself on fire without you, without you
I ignited and fully immersed myself in something even in your absence, twice
That not a soul was meant to hear, except you
The song I wrote was intended for your ears only and no one else's
I cheated gravity to chase you, to chase you
I defied natural laws to pursue and follow you
And through the burning space between us, you're falling
In the midst of the fiery gap that separates us, you are descending
You have a long way, long way to fall
You still have an extensive amount to descend further
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@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...
@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.