Burden
Scott Thomas Lyrics
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I heard you come down
To open a window
The word on the street - you
Really turned the heat up
I can still feel you close
Sometimes your light
Is a burden
Am I worth the fight
Or have you had enough
Are you uncertain
I'm still waiting
Holding on
You've never been so beautiful
I've never felt so alive
And, damn, it's terrifying
'Cos I never was an equal
Only people trying to get by
Sometimes your light
Sometimes your love
Is a burden
Am I worth the fight
Or have you had enough
Are you uncertain
I'm still waiting
I'm still holding on
Oh, it's breaking - taking
Swallowing me whole
I can't find your window
Just the cold
Feeling you slipping away
Lover, the light it left me
Tell me the fever's gonna break
In Scott Thomas's song "Burden," the lyrics depict a sense of uncertainty and longing in a romantic relationship. The song opens with the question of whether the person is still grounded, implying that they may have experienced a downfall or setback. The mention of opening a window suggests the potential for a fresh start or a new perspective. The singer acknowledges the rumors they've heard about the person, indicating that they have made a significant impact. Despite the distance, the singer can still feel a strong connection with them.
The chorus delves into the conflicting emotions the singer feels. They describe the person's light and love as both a burden and a source of uncertainty. This suggests that while the connection between them is intense and powerful, it also puts pressure on the singer and raises questions about their worthiness of the fight. The lines "You've never been so beautiful, I've never felt so alive, and damn, it's terrifying" convey a sense of awe and vulnerability, indicating that the singer is deeply affected by the relationship. They express their belief that they have always been striving to get by, suggesting that they haven't previously experienced an equal or fulfilling connection. The bridge portrays the singer's desperation and fear of losing the person. They mention a sense of isolation ("I can't find your window, just the cold") and express their hope that the fever of uncertainty will eventually break.
Overall, "Burden" captures the complexities and insecurities that can arise in a relationship, while also conveying a yearning for connection and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you still on the ground
Are you still struggling or feeling stuck in your current situation?
I heard you come down
I became aware of your arrival or presence in my life.
To open a window
To create an opportunity for us to communicate and connect.
The word on the street - you
The rumors or gossip circulating about you.
Really turned the heat up
You significantly intensified the emotions and tensions between us.
I can still feel you close
I can still sense your presence or influence around me.
Sometimes your light
Occasionally, your positivity or happiness
Sometimes your love
Occasionally, your affection or caring.
Is a burden
Becomes overwhelming, challenging, or difficult to handle.
Am I worth the fight
Do I possess enough value or significance for you to continue investing effort and energy in our relationship?
Or have you had enough
Or have you reached the point of saturation, where you no longer want to continue or endure.
Are you uncertain
Do you feel unsure or hesitant about our future together?
I'm still waiting
I'm patiently anticipating or expecting a resolution or response.
Holding on
Continuing to remain attached or committed to our connection.
You've never been so beautiful
You've never appeared so captivating or attractive to me.
I've never felt so alive
I've never experienced such a strong sense of vitality or enthusiasm.
And, damn, it's terrifying
And, oh my, it's incredibly frightening or intimidating.
'Cos I never was an equal
Because I've never felt like I was on an equal footing or level with you.
Only people trying to get by
We are just individuals striving to survive or manage in life.
Oh, it's breaking - taking
It's causing emotional pain or heartbreak - consuming or overwhelming me.
Swallowing me whole
Engulfing or completely consuming me, leaving no escape or respite.
I can't find your window
I am unable to locate the means or opportunity to connect with you.
Just the cold
Only encountering emotional distance or a lack of warmth or affection.
Feeling you slipping away
Sensing or perceiving that our connection or intimacy is diminishing or deteriorating.
Lover, the light it left me
My love, the brightness or positivity brought by our relationship has departed, leaving me in darkness or sadness.
Tell me the fever's gonna break
Assure me that the intense emotions or tension will eventually subside or come to an end.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Spirit Music Group
Written by: SCOTT THOMAS
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