Burning Bridges
Pink Floyd (The Early Years 1965-1972) Lyrics

Bridges burning gladly
The bridges that have been set ablaze are being destroyed with pleasure.

Merging with the shadows
These bridges are merging with the shadows, disappearing into the darkness.

Flickering between the lines
The burning bridges are flickering between the lines, providing light and heat as they are destroyed.

Stolen moments floating softly on the air
As these bridges burn, moments that were once hidden are now rising up and floating softly in the air.

Borne on wings of fire and climbing higher
These moments are being carried by the wings of fire and rising higher and higher as they burn.

Ancient bonds are breaking
Long-standing connections are breaking and coming to an end.

Moving on and changing sides
People involved are moving forward and changing sides, often to new and different things.

Dreaming of a new day
People are having thoughts of a new beginning, a brighter future.

Cast aside the other way
The old way of doing things is being thrown away as people embrace change.

Magic visions stirring
New and exciting ideas are emerging and stirring up inspiration.

Kindled by and burning flames rise in her eye
The flames of these ideas are kindled and rising in intensity, and they can be seen in the eyes of those who are passionate about them.

The doorway stands ajar
An opportunity is within reach, and the door is slightly open for those who are willing to walk through it.

The walls that once were high
Obstacles that were once seen as insurmountable are now becoming smaller and easier to overcome.

Beyond the gilded cage
People are exploring beyond their traditional, comfortable confines and venturing into unknown territories.

Beyond the reach of ties
The constraints of traditional obligations and connections are being left behind, as people forge new paths for themselves.

The moment is at hand
A significant moment in time has arrived, and people are recognizing it and responding to it with anticipation.

She breaks the golden band
One person, the one referred to here as 'she,' is breaking free of traditional constraints and carving out her own path, despite the obstacles in her way.