Burn Out
Sam Weber Lyrics
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living the dream or wasting your time
It takes a little more than a couple of dollars to keep me in line
We are all just burn outs baby
Won't you burn out with me?
We are all just burn outs baby
and all of your friends are skipping town
Instead of swim you think you'd sooner want to drown in all these flames
All these flames
We are all just burn outs baby
Won't you burn out with me?
We are all just burn outs baby
All of the dreams you once held close
All of the different words you chose
Everything you love will one day slowly decompose into nothing
We are all just burn outs baby
Won't you burn out with me?
We are all just burn outs baby
Won't you down out with me?
In Sam Weber's song "Burn Out," the lyrics center around the idea of living a mundane and unfulfilling life. The first verse touches on the struggle of making a living but feeling barely alive, making one question if they are truly living out their dreams or just wasting their time. The following line, "It takes a little more than a couple of dollars to keep me in line" suggests that money cannot buy happiness or fulfillment, emphasizing the emptiness of a life without purpose.
In the chorus, Weber proclaims "We are all just burn outs baby" and invites the listener to join in on this reality. The repetition of the phrase emphasizes how universal these feelings of boredom, unfulfillment, and lack of purpose are. In the second verse, the imagery of burnt luck and friends leaving town suggest how everything can crumble away, leaving one to feel lost and overwhelmed. The line "Instead of swim you think you'd sooner want to drown in all these flames" suggests that the idea of facing the challenges head on seems too overwhelming, making one want to give up instead.
The final verse brings the focus to the inevitability of decay and impermanence, stating that everything we once held dear will slowly decompose into nothing. The chorus repeats once again, offering a sense of camaraderie in this shared experience of feeling like a "burn out." Overall, the song offers a commentary on the modern struggle to find meaning and purpose in a world that often feels unfulfilling and repetitive.
Line by Line Meaning
Making a living, barely alive
I am just barely managing to survive with the income that I make
living the dream or wasting your time
I am unsure if I am truly living the life I want or if I am wasting my time with meaningless pursuits
It takes a little more than a couple of dollars to keep me in line
Money alone cannot buy my happiness or keep me on the right path
We are all just burn outs baby
We are all struggling to find meaning in our lives and may feel drained, exhausted or out of energy
Won't you burn out with me?
Join me in acknowledging the harsh reality of our lives and let's find solace in each other's company
When all of your luck's burnt to the ground
When everything seems to be going wrong with no way out
and all of your friends are skipping town
When all your close friends and companions have left you behind or moved on with their own lives, leaving you feeling lost and alone
Instead of swim you think you'd sooner want to drown in all these flames
Rather than trying to stay above water and struggle to survive, I might be tempted to give up and let myself be consumed by the flames of my problems
All of the dreams you once held close
All the dreams that I once cherished and felt passionate about
All of the different words you chose
The countless times I have spoken my thoughts and shared my feelings, but still feel unheard or lost in translation
Everything you love will one day slowly decompose into nothing
All things are impermanent and even the things that we cherish the most will slowly fade away and disappear
Won't you down out with me?
Join me and let yourself feel the weight of the world's expectations and the struggles of everyday life so that we can understand and support each other.
Lyrics © CORDOVA BAY MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: Samuel Weber
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Frankie Wesson
this is really nice, great sound. solid song man, love the artwork as well.