Build a Bridge
Limp Bizkit Lyrics


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Build a bridge to your mind
Takes me there every time
Lay it all on the line
There's a way

Build a bridge make a path
Overlook the aftermath
Make my tears be a bath
There's a way

Only if you take a ride
Go with me to the other side

Even though it's gonna crumble down (gonna crumble down)
I'll keep buildin' till you come around (till you come around)
Even though it's gonna fall apart and break my heart (break my heart)
I'll keep buildin' till I die

Build a bridge of memories
Stretch it out over seas
To the end of the world
If there's a way

Build a bridge made of pain
Send my longin' down the drain
Have no reasons to complain
There's a way

Only if you take a ride
Go with me to the other side

Even though it's gonna crumble down (gonna crumble down)
I'll keep buildin' till you come around (till you come around)
Even though it's gonna fall apart and break my heart (break my heart)
I'll keep buildin' till I die

Wait, wait for me
Wait, please wait for me
Wait, wait for me
Wait, please wait for me, yeah

Even though it's gonna crumble down (gonna crumble down)
I'll keep buildin' till you come around (till you come around)
Even though it's gonna fall apart and break my heart (break my heart)
I'll keep buildin' till I die

Even though it's gonna crumble down (gonna crumble down)
I'll keep buildin' till you come around (till you come around)




Even though it's gonna fall apart and break my heart (break my heart)
I'll keep buildin' till I die

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Limp Bizkit's song, Build a Bridge, reflect a love that is struggling to overcome various obstacles. The singer encourages his partner to build a bridge to his mind as a way to learn about his experiences and emotions. He knows that this will not be an easy task, but he is willing to wait until a connection is made. Despite feeling vulnerable and uncertain, he keeps building that bridge, with tears as his bath and memories as his foundation. In the end, he makes it clear that he will always keep building, even if it means that his heart might crumble and fall apart.


Through this song, Limp Bizkit portrays the importance of connection and communication in relationships. The narrative shows that it takes effort, patience, and vulnerability to build a strong relationship, but it's worth it. The bridge serves as a metaphor for the efforts that we put in to connect and understand each other. The lyrics also depict the idea of waiting, which is a common element in love songs. The singer is willing to wait for his partner to come around, even if it takes a long time. He acknowledges that building a bridge is not a one-time process, but rather an ongoing effort that could be risky, yet worthwhile.


Line by Line Meaning

Build a bridge to your mind
Establish a connection between your thoughts and mine


Takes me there every time
This bridge leads me to your mind every single time I cross it


Lay it all on the line
Be honest and transparent with me, and reveal everything you've been holding back


There's a way
We can work through this and find a solution together


Build a bridge make a path
Create a way for us to move forward in our relationship


Overlook the aftermath
Forget about the past and move on from what has already happened


Make my tears be a bath
Let my tears wash away my pain and sorrow


Only if you take a ride
We can only succeed if we tackle this challenge together


Go with me to the other side
Let's work together and cross this bridge to the other side


Even though it's gonna crumble down (gonna crumble down) I'll keep buildin' till you come around (till you come around)
I'll keep trying to fix this, even if it all falls apart dozens of times


Build a bridge of memories
Connect our past and present experiences to make a stronger bond between us


Stretch it out over seas
Our bridge of memories will reach across great distances and connect us


To the end of the world
Our bond will be unbreakable, no matter what happens


Build a bridge made of pain
Use our shared pain to build a stronger bridge between us


Send my longin' down the drain
Our new bridge will allow us to let go of our longing and move on


Have no reasons to complain
Our new bridge will give us no reason to complain or be unhappy


Wait, wait for me
Be patient and wait for me, I'll be there soon


Wait, please wait for me
I'm asking you to wait for me, please be patient with me


I'll keep buildin' till you come around (till you come around)
I'll never give up trying to fix our relationship until we are back where we were before


I'll keep buildin' till I die
I'll never stop working on repairing our relationship, even if it means doing so for the rest of my life




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: John Everett Otto, Samuel Robert Rivers, William Frederick Durst

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Pavlo Hrytsiuk

Build a bridge to your mind
Takes me there every time
Lay it all on the line
If there's a way
Build a bridge, make a path
Overlook the aftermath
Make my tears be your bath
If there's a way
Only if you'll take a ride
Go with me to the other side
Even though it's gonna crumble down
I'll keep building 'till you come around
Even though it's gonna fall apart, break my heart
I'll keep building 'till I die
Build a bridge of memories
Stretch it out overseas
To the end of the world
If there's a way
Build a bridge made of pain
Send my longing down the drain
Have no reasons to complain
If there's a way
Only if you'll take a ride
Go with me to the other side
Wait wait for me wait please wait for me
Wait wait for me wait please wait for me
Chorus (x2)



All comments from YouTube:

Split Splat

Stupidly underrated and one of their best songs ever in my opinion

Jeff baker

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JDINCINERATOR

True, it's deep and has a soul to it unlike much of their more aggressive stuff.

Thi Huynh

🤘

Ryan McMahon

One of my pick me up songs when I feel down. Never fails to give me strength

jaydee carpenter

Facts. Bout to be 41 and play this at least twice a day.

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Scott Goulet

One of my favorite Limp Bizkit tracks. Underrated.

Russ Beardy

I sent this song to my estranged daughter years ago and I did keep building, I'm proud to say that when we talk now at then end I say " I love you" and she says it back and makes everything worth it. I love you Sasha

YTC Productions

Russ Beardy probably the best feeling a dad can have with their daughter

Alycia Villarreal

my journey is similar and your timeline has bloomed. Love and LIGHT

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