Burned Out
Sevendust Lyrics


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Stick around to see the ugly look on my face
You always come around
When my sill is broken
And I can bearly stand on my two feet
Was it something, I said
That you can't forget
But you know it's something you need
To make it
All work out
But the fact still remains that
You can never take back what you say
But I take back everything

I feel so empty
Why'd you do this now
When all the color left in my face is fading out
I won't ride that evil suicide wave
No matter what you hear me say

[Chorus]
Why does it feel like the sun is just burned out
Why does it feel like everyone waiting for us
TO crumble and just break down

Where's that helpin hand that you pull away
Everything I'm in the back of the line
If I start to fall out
On the last mile
Just wash the blood off my face

I feel so empty
Why'd you do this now




The vicious circle of life
Tears me up all inside

Overall Meaning

Sevendust's song Burned Out seems to be about the frustrations and challenges that come with relationships. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who's been deeply hurt or disappointed by someone they care about, and they're struggling to make sense of it all. They seem to be questioning why this person is always coming around when things are tough, and why they can't seem to find any support when they need it the most. There's a sense of loneliness and isolation that permeates the lyrics, as the person laments their pain and wonders why the world seems to be waiting for them to fail.


The chorus speaks to the feelings of emptiness and despair that come with a broken relationship. The "sun is just burned out" and "everyone waiting for us to crumble and break down" create a sense of hopelessness and defeat. Yet, there's also a sense of determination and resilience in the lyrics as the person refuses to "ride that evil suicide wave" and promises to keep fighting no matter how hard things get. They may be at the back of the line, but they're not giving up.


Overall, Burned Out seems to be a deeply personal song that speaks to the universal struggles of relationships and the toll they can take on our mental and emotional wellbeing. It's a powerful anthem for anyone who's ever been hurt by someone they love and is fighting to keep going in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

Stick around to see the ugly look on my face
You only come around when things are bad for me, and you enjoy seeing me suffer.


You always come around When my sill is broken And I can barely stand on my two feet
Whenever I'm at my lowest point, you come back into my life.


Was it something, I said That you can't forget But you know it's something you need To make it All work out
Did something I say make you react this way? But deep down, you know you need me to make things work.


But the fact still remains that You can never take back what you say But I take back everything
Words are powerful and can't be taken back, but I take back everything I've said to you and about you.


I feel so empty Why'd you do this now When all the color left in my face is fading out
I feel empty inside, and the way you treat me is draining the life out of me.


I won't ride that evil suicide wave No matter what you hear me say
I won't succumb to despair and take harmful actions, no matter what I may say in the moment.


Why does it feel like the sun is just burned out Why does it feel like everyone waiting for us TO crumble and just break down
I feel like everything is hopeless, and everyone is just waiting for us to fail.


Where's that helping hand that you pull away Everything I'm in the back of the line If I start to fall out On the last mile Just wash the blood off my face
I need your help, but you always pull away. I'm always last in line, and if I fall apart at the end, I know you won't be there for me.


The vicious circle of life Tears me up all inside
Life is a never-ending cycle of pain and struggle that tears me apart from the inside out.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BUTCH WALKER, CLINT LOWERY, JOHN CONNOLLY, LA JON WITHERSPOON, MORGAN ROSE, VINCE HORNSBY

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Marcelo Ferraz

Such a sweet song. The singing melodies, the riffs, the beautiful chorus...everything.

theo burke

sevendust is  one of the best things that ever happened to music .. we are all lucky  they do what they do so well

Alex Cruz

For real. I’ve seen them live 3 times and always are amazing to see live. Love these guys

Machine Gun Messiah

and they are even better live

SquidwardAddams

Amen

DTB1128

Every 7D album is almost like a movie. They keep getting better every time.

cardflopper

Clint’s backup vocals are always on point

Andrew Scars

This album really speaks to my soul. 💯❤️

Beau Long

Mine too.🖤

Coyote Long

One of the best Sevendust songs...

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