Burning in the Skies
Linkin Park Lyrics

I used the dead wood to make the fire rise
I used the useless, decaying parts of my life to fuel my ambition and rise up.

The blood of innocence burning in the skies
The consequences of my actions have resulted in the destruction of those who were innocent and pure, which is a painful sight to behold.

I filled my cup with the rising of the sea
I took on more than I could handle, got overwhelmed with the pressure and chaos that ensued, and reached the brink of insanity.

And poured it out in an ocean of debris
I let my emotions get the best of me, making hasty decisions and causing destruction that left nothing but chaos and ruin in its wake.

Oh, I'm swimming in the smoke
I'm engulfed in the aftermath of my actions, suffocating on the guilt and regret that I cannot escape.

Of bridges I have burned
I have severed ties and destroyed relationships that were once important to me, leaving a trail of irreversible damage behind.

So don't apologize
I don't need or want sympathy or understanding from others, as I know I am solely responsible for the consequences of my actions.

I'm losing what I don't deserve
The consequences of my actions have taken away things that were important to me, but I know deep down that it was my own fault and I am not entitled to any pity.

We held our breath when the clouds began to form
We were aware of the negative consequences that would follow our actions, but we decided to move forward anyways.

But you were lost in the beating of the storm
Despite our initial apprehensions, we got caught up in the moment and lost sight of the bigger picture, leading to disastrous consequences.

And in the end, we were made to be apart
Our actions ultimately caused irreparable damage to our relationships, causing us to lose the connection we once shared.

In separate chambers of the human heart
We may still be physically present in each other's lives, but emotionally and mentally, we are worlds apart, with no way of bridging the gap.

It's in the blackened bones
The consequences of my actions have resulted in permanent damage that cannot be undone or fixed.

The blame is mine alone
I take full responsibility for the negative consequences that have resulted from my decisions and actions.

For bridges I have burned
The relationships that I once had have been destroyed, and I only have myself to blame for their demise.

What I don't deserve
Despite the pain and loss that I have experienced, I know that I brought it upon myself and do not deserve any sympathy or understanding from others.

What I don't deserve, oh-whoa
Despite my mistakes, I am still grappling with the pain and guilt that I feel, knowing that I am not entitled to forgiveness or redemption.