Firstly there's … Read Full Bio ↴There are two UK female singers called Rosie Brown.
Firstly there's the London/ Brighton based Rosie with her luscious vocals, intriguing lyrics, incredible musicianship and delicate arrangements have won this singer-songwriter and her band a high profile on the UK's live-music scene.
At their South London studio, Rosie Brown and Austrian guitarist and co-writer Bernd Rest have set up Stück Records, where they recorded and produced their critically acclaimed début album, By The Blue (2001), Clocks and Clouds (2004) and their 2009 release Strange Recollection.
In 2009 Rosie relocated to Brighton on the south coast of the UK.
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The second Rosie Brown is a Sheffield, UK based Jazz vocalist.
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Burning Orange
Rosie Brown Lyrics
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Ballbreaker
BURNING ALIVE
Ballbreaker (1995)
(Young, Young)
[Oooh yeah]
Burnin' alive, set my soul on fire
No firewater, or novacaine
No thunderstorm, no John Wayne
No kids to rock, nowhere to run
So watch out 'cause this place is gonna burn
Burnin' alive, Burnin' alive
Burnin' alive, Burnin' alive
[Burnin' alive, Burnin' alive]
They be smokin' your hide, come runnin' wild
Tell you nothin' to fear, cause the buck stops here!
He came from a little town called Hope
And someday, maybe, it'll go up in smoke
[I say]
No firewater, or novacaine,
No thunderstorm, and no John Wayne
No kids to rock, nowhere to run
So watch out, cause this place is gonna burn
Burnin' alive, Burnin' alive
Burnin' alive, Burnin' alive
It's an all out war, an all out war
Burnin' alive, Burnin' alive
Somewhere, there's a little town called Hope
and someday, maybe baby, he'll inhale that smoke!
[Yeah, we're] Burnin' alive, Burnin' alive
[Burnin' alive, Burnin' alive
Burnin' alive, Burnin' alive
Burnin' alive, Burnin' alive]
It's an all out war, an all out war
Hear the battle roar, it's an all out war
[Yeah we're] Burnin' alive, Burnin' alive
[Burnin' alive, Burnin' alive]
[Yeah] Watch the place burn down
The lyrics to "Burning Alive" by Rosie Brown have a strong emphasis on fire and destruction. The vocalist refers to running with a gun and warns those around to watch out because the place is going to burn. The repetition of "burnin' alive" emphasizes the intensity of the situation and the urgency of the warning being given. The lyrics also mention a place called Hope several times, which could symbolize the hopelessness or despair of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Burnin' alive, set my soul on fire
The intensity of the situation and the imminent danger is causing extreme internal turmoil and anxiety.
Runnin' with a gun, this place is gonna burn
The singer is fully prepared to defend themselves and instigate destruction if necessary.
No firewater or novacaine
There is no substance or method that can alleviate the pain or difficulty of the situation.
No thunderstorm, no John Wayne
There is no hero or savior that can come and rescue the situation from destruction.
No kids to rock, nowhere to run
There is no innocence or escape from the situation.
So watch out 'cause this place is gonna burn
The danger and destruction is imminent and unavoidable.
They be smokin' your hide, come runnin' wild
The surrounding threats are seeking to harm the singer and create chaos.
Tell you nothin' to fear, cause the buck stops here!
There is no higher authority or responsibility to combat the danger, so the artist must rely solely on themselves.
He came from a little town called Hope
The artist has optimistic origins and a hopeful outlook, but the current situation is bleak.
And someday, maybe, it'll go up in smoke
The artist acknowledges the possibility that their current location and origins may not endure the current danger and destruction.
It's an all out war, an all out war
The situation is highly escalated and aggressive, with no peaceful resolution in sight.
Somewhere, there's a little town called Hope
The artist longs for a return to positivity and optimism, away from the current danger and destruction.
and someday, maybe baby, he'll inhale that smoke!
The singer realistically acknowledges the possibility that the current danger and destruction may not be overcome, and that they may be consumed by it.
Hear the battle roar, it's an all out war
The situation is so dangerous and aggressive that it can be heard from afar, signifying the intensity and destruction.
Watch the place burn down
The destruction is imminent and will occur soon, with no chance of preventing it.
Writer(s): Bernd Rest, Rosie Brown Copyright: Rondel Music
Contributed by Alice D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.