Burning
Okan Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Let me go....
Fighting with my self, you're all i think about
You gave me love that i couldnt even dream about
Came from nothing, we were just mates
Mates turned into lovers, love turned into hate
I guess its just fate, we were so great
Put the past behind us and whats been said
Then i remember all the things and the voices in my head
"I love you baby" How can you tell me that?
In a year you've put me through hell and back
Running to your ex or getting with another guy
I always put you first but all you done was tell a lie
Running back to you, give it another try
I cant leave without you, i'd rather die
Uhh... i guess no matter what i do
It will always be about you
CHORUS
Im gonna try my best even if that means that i gotta let her go
Though i gave you my heart, you chose to tear it apart and let me go
And now Im burning.... And now Im burning.... And now Im burning....
And now Im burning.... And now Im burning.... And now Im burning....
VERSE2
Its too much now, im moving to another girl
Not even thinking, knowing she will crush my world
Bottle of wine down my throat, up in there doing it
What am i doing here? i aint even proving shit
Uhh... i need my baby back, so i tried to call
I will never leave, i will never fall
But then i cant even look her in the eyes so i always try hide it all
Then i look back, i see Devil
I know shes made mistakes but i took it to another level
Like a game of tennis, keep on going back and forth
Love is good but nothing is as bad as love
God, im sorry for my wrongs i shouldnt lie to her
Cos i love her so much, i would die for her
Uhh.... its a true story.. dont worry... i promise...
CHORUS
Im gonna try my best even if that means that i gotta let her go
Though i gave you my heart, you chose to tear it apart and let me go
And now Im burning.... And now Im burning.... And now Im burning....
And now Im burning.... And now Im burning.... And now Im burning....
The song "Burning" by Okan is about a tumultuous relationship in which the singer is torn between his strong love for his partner and the hurt and betrayal he feels due to her actions. In the first verse, he expresses his internal conflict, fighting with himself about his constant thoughts of her despite the pain she has caused. He acknowledges the incredible love she has given him but also feels the resentment of how it has turned into hate. He reminisces about how great they once were and suggests they can work it out if they put the past behind them, but he is haunted by the voices in his head and the memories of her infidelity.
In the second verse, he tries to move on by getting involved with another girl, but he soon realizes that it's not what he really wants. He admits to drinking and making impulsive decisions but ultimately cannot bear to be without his partner. He then confronts the devil in himself, recognizing that he has made mistakes too, and that love can be both good and bad. He apologizes to God for his wrongs and reinforces his deep love for his partner, even stating that he would die for her.
Overall, the song is a powerful depiction of the emotional turmoil that comes with a complicated relationship, with themes of love, hurt, regret, and redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me go....
The singer wants to be let go from the relationship because of the constant struggle within himself and thoughts about his partner
Fighting with my self, you're all i think about
The singer is struggling with his emotions and can't stop thinking about his partner
You gave me love that i couldnt even dream about
The singer's partner gave him more love and affection than he ever thought possible
Came from nothing, we were just mates
The singer and his partner started out as friends with nothing, but their relationship grew into something more
Mates turned into lovers, love turned into hate
The relationship between the singer and his partner went from being close friends to a romantic relationship, which has now turned into hate
I guess its just fate, we were so great
The singer believes that fate brought him and his partner together and they were once great together
We can still work this out, its never too late
The singer still believes that there is a chance to mend their relationship and it's not too late
Put the past behind us and whats been said
The singer wants to forget about the past and move on from what has been said and done
Then i remember all the things and the voices in my head
The singer is haunted by memories and thoughts about his partner and their past relationship
"I love you baby" How can you tell me that?
The singer questions his partner's love for him because of the pain and hurt she has caused him
In a year you've put me through hell and back
The singer's partner has made his life miserable over the course of a year
Running to your ex or getting with another guy
The singer's partner has betrayed him by going back to her ex or getting with someone else
I always put you first but all you done was tell a lie
The singer always prioritized his partner, but she lied to him in return
Running back to you, give it another try
The singer wants to try to make things work with his partner despite everything that has happened
I cant leave without you, i'd rather die
The singer cannot imagine life without his partner and would rather die than be without her
Uhh... i guess no matter what i do
The singer feels powerless to change the outcome of the relationship, no matter what he does
Its too much now, im moving to another girl
The singer is trying to move on from his failed relationship with another girl, but it's proving difficult
Not even thinking, knowing she will crush my world
Despite knowing that the new girl will hurt him, the singer is still pursuing her
Bottle of wine down my throat, up in there doing it
The singer is drinking heavily and engaging in reckless behavior with the new girl
What am i doing here? i aint even proving shit
The singer is questioning his actions and doesn't feel like he is achieving anything by pursuing the new girl
Uhh... i need my baby back, so i tried to call
The singer realizes that he still loves his ex-partner and tries to reach out to her
I will never leave, i will never fall
The singer promises to never leave or give up on his partner, no matter what happens
But then i cant even look her in the eyes so i always try hide it all
The singer feels ashamed and cannot face his partner due to his own actions
I know shes made mistakes but i took it to another level
The singer acknowledges that his partner has made mistakes in their relationship, but he has taken things too far
Love is good but nothing is as bad as love
The singer reflects on the complexities of love and how it can cause great pain and suffering
God, im sorry for my wrongs i shouldnt lie to her
The singer seeks forgiveness from God for his mistakes and knows that he should not lie to his partner
Cos i love her so much, i would die for her
The singer still loves his partner deeply and would be willing to die for her
And now Im burning.... And now Im burning.... And now Im burning.... And now Im burning.... And now Im burning.... And now Im burning....
The singer is consumed by the pain of his failed relationship and feels like he is burning inside
Contributed by Evelyn I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Pawel Waciński
Świetny utwór