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Burning Bridges
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?Life is getting out of hand?
And I feel inclined to take another line
Change my ways, a different plan
Burning bridges as you pass
You find yourself alone at last
All your enemies are conquered
Now it seems so hard, stuck in what you start
Changing course, another dream
There's no turning back, it?s just so hard to tack
Life is never what it seems
Burning bridges as you pass
You find yourself alone at last
All your enemies are conquered
Is your life the one you wanted?
This is your life, this is your life
This is your life, this is your life
Tears in your eyes as you think
Of the lives you've forgotten, you've lost them
Full of surprise with your wide open eyes looking lost
Burning bridges as you pass
You find yourself alone at last
All your enemies are conquered
Is your life the one you wanted?
Burning bridges as you pass
You find yourself alone at last
All your enemies are conquered
Is your life the one you wanted?
This is your life, this is your life
This is your life, this is your life
In "Burning Bridges," OR addresses the feeling of being stuck in a rut, unable to change one's life despite feeling overwhelmed with what's going on. The singer heard somebody saying "Life is getting out of hand," and he feels compelled to change his ways and come up with a new plan. However, he recognizes that making changes may require leaving some things or people behind and moving on. Burning bridges is an expression that refers to fracturing a relationship or severing a connection that cannot be repaired or returned to. In this sense, it could mean ending a chapter of life, perhaps one that no longer fits with one's goals, aspirations, or principles.
The chorus of "Burning Bridges" goes on to ask whether life has turned out the way the person wanted it to be. Are they alone and at peace, having conquered all their enemies or demons, or are they still grappling with the same old problems and struggles? OR seems to suggest that one's life can take unexpected turns, and the path to fulfillment may not always be straightforward. It takes courage to make bold choices and move on from the past, but it can also be a lonely and regretful process. At the end of the song, the lyrics describe the tears in the person's eyes as they look back at what they've lost and wonder what could have been.
Overall, "Burning Bridges" is a song about the human condition and our search for meaning, purpose, and happiness. It speaks to the need for growth, renewal, and self-discovery, but also acknowledges the difficult choices and sacrifices we have to make along the way. By burning bridges, we may be closing doors, but we're also creating new pathways for ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Just the other day I heard somebody say
Recently someone said that life is getting too difficult.
Life is getting out of hand?
They expressed their belief that life is becoming uncontrollable.
And I feel inclined to take another line
This statement motivated the singer to change their ways and try a different approach.
Change my ways, a different plan
They're planning to alter their behavior and try new strategies.
Burning bridges as you pass
By cutting off ties with past relationships and opportunities, moving forward to a new phase of life.
You find yourself alone at last
Ending the past relations will lead the singer to final isolation.
All your enemies are conquered
By cutting off from the past, the singer leaves behind all the hardships and sufferings.
Is your life the one you wanted?
By analyzing the present and the past, the singer questions and wonders whether the current life is satisfying and aligned with the goals.
Now it seems so hard, stuck in what you start
Moving on can be challenging and the present situation seems immovable and difficult.
Changing course, another dream
Trying a different path or strategy, taking up another dream.
There's no turning back, it?s just so hard to tack
Once things have been changed, there's no going back, and moving forward is challenging and uncertain.
Life is never what it seems
After changing the ways, life doesn't go smoothly as it seems to be, and it's full of surprises.
This is your life, this is your life
The singer reminds themselves that it's their life and they have to live it with their choices and consequences.
Tears in your eyes as you think
As the singer thinks about losing the past relations, it causes sadness and tears in their eyes.
Of the lives you've forgotten, you've lost them
The singer regretfully thinks about the lives they left behind and lost because of their burning bridges.
Full of surprise with your wide open eyes looking lost
The singer is surprised by the new surroundings and feels lost amid the uncertainties of the new path.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROB FISHER, PETER JAMES BYRNE
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