Burning Bridges
Me and the Rest Lyrics
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You think I'm someone who I shouldn't be
But now it's time for the world to see me...
Burn you down
I'm burning your bridges today
And there's nothing left you can say
Necessities to ease my mind
Because I've been fucking with the mother of invention
You used to see but now you're blind
So I'm burning a bridge tonight
Is it worth it always being right?
'Cause I would rather be
Alone again
I'm burning your bridges today
And there's nothing left you can say
You're no longer welcome here
Stay the fuck away
I'm burning your bridges today
Burn you down
I can't take
Anymore
You're the kind of person who sucks from my soul
You're so malicious
You crave the control
But I won't break
You're so fake
Earth will quake
'Cause I'm awake
And I'm burning a bridge tonight
Is it worth it always being right
'Cause I would rather be
Alone
I'm burning your bridges today
And there's nothing left you can say
You're no longer welcome here
Stay the fuck away
I'm burning your bridges today
I wanted you to see the good in me
You think I'm someone who I shouldn't be
But now it's time for the world to see me...
(Burn you down)
I wanted you to see the good in me
You think I'm someone who I shouldn't be
But now it's time for the world to see me...
(Burn you down)
Yeah, I'll burn you down!
(Burn you down)
The lyrics of Me and the Rest's song Burning Bridges revolve around the theme of ending a toxic relationship that pulls one down. The song begins with the singer's desire to show the better side of him/her to the other person. However, the counterpart accuses the singer in various ways and now they decide to let go of the relationship. The chorus echoes the singer's decision to burn the bridges and cut off all ties with the other person. They stand up for themselves and make it clear that the other person is no longer welcome. It is time for everyone to witness the true self when they have been holding back so far.
In the second verse, the lyrics show that the singer has had enough of the negative influence, and they cannot take it anymore. The toxic person is deemed to be the one who has been trying to control the singer for their own benefit. The singer finally wakes up and decides to move on, standing against the other person's manipulative behavior, trying to suck the soul out of the singer's being. The last chorus echoes with the singer's determination to move on and burn down the bridges to end the toxicity.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanted you to see the good in me
I hoped you would recognize my positive qualities
You think I'm someone who I shouldn't be
You have an inaccurate perception of me
But now it's time for the world to see me...
Burn you down
I am ready for others to see the real me, and I plan to destroy your reputation in the process
I'm burning your bridges today
I am cutting off all ties with you
And there's nothing left you can say
You have no convincing arguments to change my mind
The road is paved with good intention
I had good intentions for our relationship
Necessities to ease my mind
I need to do what's best for myself mentally
Because I've been fucking with the mother of invention
I have been causing problems that require creative solutions to fix
You used to see but now you're blind
You used to understand my perspective, but now you don't
Is it worth it always being right?
Is constantly winning arguments worth losing relationships?
'Cause I would rather be
Alone again
I would rather be by myself than deal with this toxic relationship
You're no longer welcome here
You are not allowed to be a part of my life anymore
Stay the fuck away
I don't want any contact with you
I can't take
Anymore
I have reached my limit
You're the kind of person who sucks from my soul
You drain my energy and happiness
You're so malicious
You crave the control
You have ill intentions and want to manipulate me
But I won't break
You're so fake
I will not let your actions affect me
You are not genuine
Earth will quake
'Cause I'm awake
I am aware of my worth, and this will have a significant impact
Yeah, I'll burn you down!(Burn you down)
I will ruin your reputation and any connection we had
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Christopher Thomas
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