Still Burnin'
Queen + Paul Rodgers Lyrics
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I can't wake in the mornin'
I can't sleep at night
I got a pain in my memory
That just won't sit right
You might say I'm losin' my mind
But I don't want and I don't need
To play the cryin' game
Music lights this flame in me
I won't let it go and it won't let me be
I'm just a happy slave and I, oh I can't leave it
'Cause I'm still, and I always will be a believer
Still burnin', yeah
Still yearnin'
And the wheel's
Still turnin'
Let me tell you why
We're jivin'
And the beat's
Still drivin'
And we all
Sky divin'
Rock 'n' roll never die
I can't breathe in the city
Got dust in my lungs
I get mad in the country
Everythin' seem to go wrong
You might think I'm playin' around
But my heart is true
I got reason to believe that sweet soul magic
Gonna tear my heart in two
Music makes the world go round
I've been flyin' on the wings of the sound
It feels so good from way up here
I'm still a believer, headin' for the stars
Oh yeah
I'm still burnin'
Still yearnin'
Still burnin'
Still yearnin'
Still turnin'
Better than every guy
We're jivin'
Still drivin'
Sky divin'
Rock 'n' roll never die
Don't say that you love me
I can't go that road
But don't think for a moment
That my heart went cold
I keep thinkin' about what I lost
And what I might have found
I went to sleep and when I woke
Everythin' had turned around
Still burnin', yeah
Still yearnin'
Still turnin'
A new day dawnin'
We're jivin'
Still drivin'
Sky divin'
Early in the mornin'
Still burnin', yeah
Still yearnin'
And the wheel's
Still turnin'
Better than every guy
We're jivin'
And the beat's
Still drivin'
And we're all
Sky divin'
Rock 'n' roll never die
The lyrics to the song "Still Burnin'" by Queen and Paul Rodgers talks about the power and impact that music has on people's lives. The song is about the passion and fire that the love for music creates in one's soul. The singer describes how music ignites a flame in him that he can never let go of, no matter how hard he tries. He admits that he is addicted to the power of music, and that nothing else in life can match the feeling that it gives him.
The lyrics of the song also suggest that although there may be ups and downs in life, such as moments of lost love or the stress of city living, the love of music is a constant that will always be there, even in the most difficult moments. The singer's passion for music acts as a driving force in his life, keeping him "still burnin'" and "still yearnin'." The song's chorus emphasizes this with the lines, "Still burnin', yeah / Still yearnin' / And the wheel's still turnin'".
Overall, "Still Burnin'" is a tribute to the power of music and to the emotional connection that many people have to it. It suggests that music can have a transformative effect on people, and can provide the kind of passion and energy that makes life worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm
I can't wake in the mornin'
Having trouble sleeping at night and waking up in the morning
I can't sleep at night
Unable to rest or relax during nighttime hours
I got a pain in my memory
Experiencing emotional pain or distress from memories that won't go away
That just won't sit right
Continuing to cause discomfort or unease
You might say I'm losin' my mind
Others may think that I am going crazy
What a shame, shame, shame
Feeling regretful about the situation
But I don't want and I don't need
Refusing to engage in any negative behavior or emotions
To play the cryin' game
Refusing to give in to sadness or self-pity
Music lights this flame in me
Feeling passion and energy from listening to music
I won't let it go and it won't let me be
Determined to hold onto this feeling of happiness and inspiration
I'm just a happy slave and I, oh I can't leave it
Feeling willingly and happily devoted to this music
'Cause I'm still, and I always will be a believer
Continuing to have faith in the power of music
Still burnin', yeah
Still feeling energized and inspired
Still yearnin'
Still having a strong desire for something
And the wheel's
The cycle of life continues
Still turnin'
Life keeps moving forward
Let me tell you why
Explaining the reasons for this feeling
We're jivin'
Having a good time
And the beat's
The rhythm of the music
Still drivin'
Still having a powerful impact
And we all
Together with others
Sky divin'
Taking risks and living life to the fullest
Rock 'n' roll never die
The power of music and the spirit it embodies will never disappear
I can't breathe in the city
Feeling stifled or uncomfortable in an urban environment
Got dust in my lungs
Experiencing respiratory issues from city pollution
I get mad in the country
Encountering obstacles or challenges in a rural setting
Everythin' seem to go wrong
Feeling like nothing is going right
You might think I'm playin' around
Others may not take my struggles seriously
But my heart is true
My feelings and emotions are genuine
I got reason to believe that sweet soul magic
Feeling as though there is something special and powerful beneath the surface of reality
Gonna tear my heart in two
Feeling both excited and cautious about the intensity of this experience
Music makes the world go round
Acknowledging the pervasive and transformative effect that music can have on people and the world
I've been flyin' on the wings of the sound
Feeling like this music has elevated me to a higher plane of existence
It feels so good from way up here
The experience of being moved and inspired by music is truly positive and fulfilling
I'm still a believer, headin' for the stars
Remaining devoted to music and having high aspirations
Still yearnin'
Still having a strong desire for something
Better than every guy
Feeling superior to others due to the power and importance of music
A new day dawnin'
Feeling optimistic about the future
Still turnin'
Emphasizing the cyclical nature of life
We're jivin'
Having a good time
Early in the mornin'
At the start of a new day
Still burnin', yeah
Still feeling energized and inspired
And the wheel's
Life continues to move forward
Still turnin'
Emphasizing the cyclical nature of life
Still yearnin'
Still having a strong desire for something
And the beat's
The rhythm of the music
Still drivin'
Still having a powerful impact
And we're all
Together with others
Sky divin'
Taking risks and living life to the fullest
Rock 'n' roll never die
The power of music and the spirit it embodies will never disappear
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN MAY, PAUL RODGERS, ROGER TAYLOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Green Hot Chili Queen
Great song. One of my favorite songs. Great album! Queen rocks!
Michele Laraia
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Bumble2
Back in the AOR days of radio this would have got some good air play.
Michael Stephen
This is x1000 times better than any of this Lambert crap we're exposed to these days...
dutchgamefreak2012
LET'S ROCK!!
Jpeterson7
Roger's influence on this tune for sure.
Lloyd Lyall
Think its Brian's song😎
Goesjem
His drum sound is just amazing!!!!!
Arnout Kroeze
Rock on!
Bart Tee
HEAVY.... DUTY..... rock n roll. .. - Spinal tap