Keep it Burnin'
Sim Lyrics


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everyone is believing we can be honest someday in the future
everyone keeps reminding themselves that
"いつか自分も変わらなくちゃ"
certainly, the world is full of noises
hard to get the courage to raise voices and make good choices
but I'm tired of your "another day"

it's not too late to begin (wow-oh-oh)
I heard "love is for giving" (wow-oh-oh)
I still feel the same as I used to.
love is like flickering flames as I knew
by the time you decide to give it to someone,
the fire has already gone

why couldn't I say those words to her at the time?
why did I cover my ears to ignore her whine?
here's no blue fucking robot who rent me a time machine
reality is far from a touching scene

it's not too late to begin (wow-oh-oh)
I heard "love is for giving" (wow-oh-oh)
I still feel the same as I used to.
love is like flickering flames as I knew
by the time you decide to give it to someone,
the fire has already gone

keep the fire buruin', keep it buruin'
keep the fire buruin', keep it buruin'

your heart isn't hard as iron
stop dreaming of zion where you don't belong
I've told you so many times
why do you keep carrying on?

it's not too late to begin (wow-oh-oh)
I heard that "love is for giving" (wow-oh-oh)
you care only about yourself




come out from your cell
it's not too late to begin, sing it "wow-oh-oh"

Overall Meaning

In Sim's song "Keep it Burnin'", the lyrics express a longing for a more honest and loving world. The first verse acknowledges that while many have hope for a future where honesty is commonplace, the constant noise and fear of speaking out can make it difficult to take action and make good choices. The singer proclaims that they are tired of waiting for change, and that it's not too late to start making a difference.


The chorus repeats the phrase "love is for giving" and compares love to flickering flames that must be tended carefully or they will go out. The singer regrets not expressing their feelings at a previous time, and acknowledges that the reality of the situation is far from perfect - there are no time machines to fix past mistakes. However, they urge the listener to keep the fire burning and to not give up hope.


The second verse addresses someone who is resistant to change, someone who is only concerned about themselves and their own well-being. The singer urges this person to let go of their self-centeredness and to come out of their metaphorical "cell". The chorus repeats again, emphasizing the need to keep the love alive and to not give up hope.


Overall, "Keep it Burnin'" is a song about hope and perseverance. It acknowledges that the world is not perfect and that change can be difficult, but it encourages the listener to keep fighting for what they believe in and to not give up on love.


Line by Line Meaning

everyone is believing we can be honest someday in the future
Many people believe that honesty will be more widely valued in the future.


everyone keeps reminding themselves that "いつか自分も変わらなくちゃ"
Everyone is constantly reminding themselves that they need to change in order to keep up with the future.


certainly, the world is full of noises
The world is very loud and full of distractions.


hard to get the courage to raise voices and make good choices
It's difficult to be confident enough to speak up and make the right decisions.


but I'm tired of your "another day"
I am sick of continuing to live day after day without making any changes.


it's not too late to begin (wow-oh-oh)
It's never too late to start making changes in your life.


I heard "love is for giving" (wow-oh-oh)
I have heard that love is not about taking, but giving.


I still feel the same as I used to.
My beliefs and feelings have not changed.


love is like flickering flames as I knew
Love is like a flame that can easily go out if it is not continually tended to.


by the time you decide to give it to someone, the fire has already gone
If you wait too long to express your love for someone, they may lose interest or the passion may fade.


why couldn't I say those words to her at the time?
I regret not telling someone I loved them when I had the chance.


why did I cover my ears to ignore her whine?
I ignored someone's complaints or concerns and now regret doing so.


here's no blue fucking robot who rent me a time machine
There is no way to travel back in time and change the past.


reality is far from a touching scene
Reality can be harsh and painful, not always like the touching scenes we see in movies or on TV.


keep the fire buruin', keep it buruin' keep the fire buruin', keep it buruin'
Continue to nurture your passion and love so that it does not fade away.


your heart isn't hard as iron
You are capable of feeling love and not being cold-hearted.


stop dreaming of zion where you don't belong
Stop dreaming of a place where you don't feel like you belong or will not be accepted.


I've told you so many times
Someone has tried to tell you something multiple times before.


why do you keep carrying on?
Why do you keep going when you are not happy or fulfilled?


you care only about yourself
You are only concerned with your own well-being, not others'.


come out from your cell
Get out of your own head and start living your life.


it's not too late to begin, sing it "wow-oh-oh"
Repeat that it's never too late to start making changes in your life, and believe it.




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