Warner relocated from Oakland, California, to New York City in mid-2009 to work as a songwriter for hire, after a publishing company scout offered her a deal to write songs for mainstream artists. She soon met producer Peter Wade, and after months of writing with him, he suggested that she release an album under her own name. Warner and Wade uploaded four tracks to Myspace in 2009, which eventually became MNDR's debut EP, E.P.E.
Warner has performed under the moniker MNDR since 2005, around the time she was performing in the Bay Area. The name was given to her by a Fargo friend, who called her "Mandar" while she was still in high school. The spelling and design were inspired by early Detroit techno, early Chicago house, and German techno. Warner explained, "MNDR is a group with Peter Wade in the sense that we make and write all of the music. However, I perform as a solo artist and all that comes with that."
Burning Hearts
MNDR Lyrics
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You see them all, population under control
Seconds turn into hours, smoldering on your own
You're so alone, so alone
Though your heart aches, you're moving slowly
Hoping time waits for the the lonely
Why are you sitting on your own
Burning hearts grow cold
Broken hearts, they will grow old
In your bones, fortune's told
Burning hearts, they all grow cold
You're sitting still while you wait
Be good, do what you're told
Look the other way, dip your toe, get cold
Entertain yourself, it's all that you've ever known
Sitting there all alone
Though your heart aches, you're moving slowly
Hoping time waits for the the lonely
I'm wondering why are you sitting on your own?
Tell me why are you crying all alone?
Burning hearts grow cold
Broken hearts, they will grow old
In your bones, fortune's told
Burning hearts, they all grow cold
Sifting through the charcoal ruins in your ribs
Beginning something, uneasy and primitive
A little nudge, you're falling
Your heart is spinning 'round and 'round
Burning hearts grow cold
Broken hearts, they will grow old
In your bones, fortune's told
Burning hearts, they all grow cold
MNDR's song "Burning Hearts" talks about loneliness, heartache, and how people cope with these feelings. The first verse talks about waiting while spiders crawl around you, representing the feeling of being stuck in one place and feeling like you have no control. The lyrics "Population under control" can be interpreted as feeling like an outsider or feeling like you don't belong in a certain group or community. The second verse talks about how people distract themselves to avoid dealing with their pain. The lyrics "Entertain yourself, it's all that you've ever known/Sitting there all alone" can be interpreted as people numbing themselves to the pain by distracting themselves with entertainment, even though it doesn't bring them true happiness.
The chorus of the song talks about how burning hearts grow cold and how broken hearts will eventually grow old. It can be interpreted as a warning about not dealing with emotions and letting them fester until they become unbearable. The lyrics "In your bones, fortune's told" can be taken to mean that these emotions will affect you for a long time, maybe even for life. The bridge of the song talks about starting anew, even if it is hard and primitive. The lyrics "Your heart is spinning 'round and 'round" can be interpreted as the tumultuous feelings that arise when dealing with heartache and loneliness.
Line by Line Meaning
Stay here, wait, let the black spiders crawl
Remain in this place, don't move and let the spiders move freely
You see them all, population under control
You observe all the spiders, and know that the population is being maintained
Seconds turn into hours, smoldering on your own
Time passes slowly and you feel lonely
You're so alone, so alone
You are incredibly isolated and by yourself
Though your heart aches, you're moving slowly
Despite experiencing emotional pain, you're still moving forward but at a slow pace
Hoping time waits for the lonely
You hope that time will wait for those who are alone
Why are you sitting on your own
I'm curious why you choose to be alone
Crying all alone?
Why are you crying without anyone to comfort you?
Burning hearts grow cold
Passionate emotions eventually fade away
Broken hearts, they will grow old
The pain of a broken heart will eventually become less intense over time
In your bones, fortune's told
You have a sense of what your future holds deep within yourself
You're sitting still while you wait
You're staying in one place and not moving while you wait for something to happen
Be good, do what you're told
You adhere to the expectations of others and do what you are instructed to do
Look the other way, dip your toe, get cold
You ignore what's in front of you, testing the waters, and ultimately become emotionally detached
Entertain yourself, it's all that you've ever known
You find ways to occupy yourself, but it's been the only thing you know how to do
Sifting through the charcoal ruins in your ribs
You're analyzing and examining the damaged parts of your inner self
Beginning something, uneasy and primitive
Starting something new that is uncomfortable and at an elementary level
A little nudge, you're falling
With just a slight push, you're starting to lose control
Your heart is spinning 'round and 'round
You're feeling overwhelmed and dizzy with emotions
Contributed by Lincoln B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rejoyce Kerry
I have been waiting SO long! Thank you so much for uploading
charles williams
This is awesome
ThefrypodiPod
been a minute since i listened to this
JuicyHobbit1
do u have u.b.l.c and blue jeans youth?????