SIXLIGHT- A band started by three friends and U.S. Veterans, who met for th… Read Full Bio ↴SIXLIGHT- A band started by three friends and U.S. Veterans, who met for the 1st time while stationed at Marine Corps base, Camp Lejeune, NC.
After a few former, collaborative rock & metal projects dissipated, Curtis Martin (guitar) Nick Tekampe (vocals) and Ian Collins (guitar) found themselves together again, continuing to try to navigate through what music has become today. The three, unwavering in their determination, efforts & creativity, set out in 2014, following their departure from the military, to produce a sound of their own in a current rock scene deprived of any substance, or originality.
2016 ushered in seasoned drummer Tim Marts as well as bassist Rob Endling, to round out the SixLight lineup.
Now with all the pieces in place, it seems there is a light at the end of the tunnel for these 5, and through continued hard work and determination, they hope to one day be the unstoppable force in Rock Music they all set out to be.
This is SixLight.

Burning Out
Sixlight Lyrics

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We're shooting stars in different galaxies
Light years apart but it's still you and me
Who am i now, I don't know how to reach you in the dark
A broken arrow, empty heart
And a house full of memories are tearing me apart.

When you go i hope you know
I'm burning out x2

A light is meant to join this crash
I'm burning out x2
I can't let go
I'm burning out x4

We're world away from who we used to be
An empty chair is staring back at me
And i can't hide
From the pain that eats my mind
I can't erase it
Break Through
I'm just as shallow
I dig deep
But it's not as hollow

When you go i hope you know
I'm burning out x2
A light is meant to join this crash
I'm burning out x2
I can't let go
I'm burning out x4

I'll chase you down to the other side
I'll follow you till the end of time

When you go i hope you know x2
I'm burning out x2

When you go i hope you now
I'm burning out x2
A light is meant to join this crash
I'm burning out x2

I can't let go
I'm burning out x4

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sixlight's song "Burning Out" convey the pain of being in a relationship that seems to have outlasted its course. The opening lines "We're shooting stars in different galaxies / Light years apart but it's still you and me" suggest a deep emotional distance between the lovers, but also a hope that they can still find a way to connect. The singer admits that they don't know who they are anymore or how to reach their partner, which leads to feelings of loneliness and despair ("A broken arrow, empty heart / And a house full of memories are tearing me apart").

Despite the pain, the chorus shows the singer's unwillingness to let go of the relationship, even though it's causing them to "burn out." The repeated phrase "I'm burning out" conveys a sense of exhaustion and hopelessness, like the singer is running out of emotional energy. The line "A light is meant to join this crash" implies that the singer and their partner are destined to collide in a fiery end, but also suggests that there's still a chance for them to make things work. The final lines of the chorus ("I can't let go / I'm burning out") show that the singer is trapped in this cycle of pain and longing, unable to move on from their broken relationship.

Overall, the song "Burning Out" is a heartfelt exploration of the pain and confusion that comes from a struggling relationship. The lyrics convey a sense of hopelessness and emotional exhaustion, while also hinting at a possibility for redemption and renewal. The singer's willingness to keep fighting for their love, even as they feel themselves burning out, is a powerful testament to the enduring power of human connection.

Line by Line Meaning

We're shooting stars in different galaxies
Despite being in different worlds, we shine brightly and stand out from the rest.

Light years apart but it's still you and me
Despite being far away from each other, we are still connected and our bond remains strong.

Who am i now, I don't know how to reach you in the dark
I feel lost without you and it's difficult to find you when times are tough and there seems to be no light.

A broken arrow, empty heart
I feel hurt and my heart aches with emptiness, like a broken arrow that cannot hit its target.

And a house full of memories are tearing me apart.
Reminders of our past and the memories we shared haunt me and make it difficult to move on and heal from the past.

When you go i hope you know I'm burning out x2 A light is meant to join this crash I'm burning out x2 I can't let go I'm burning out x4
My feelings for you are so intense that they are consuming me and I cannot ignore them, I'm slowly losing my strength, my will to keep going on, and I need you to be there with me as we face the obstacles together.

We're world away from who we used to be
We have both changed and grown from who we used to be, but it feels that in our separation we have grown apart.

An empty chair is staring back at me
The emptiness of the chair indicates the absence of the person who used to occupy the place and it is a grim reminder of our separation.

And i can't hide From the pain that eats my mind I can't erase it Break Through
The pain of separation is consuming me and it feels like it will never go away, I cannot ignore it or make it disappear, and I need to find a way to break free from it.

I'm just as shallow I dig deep But it's not as hollow
I try to find fulfillment in the depths of my soul, but it feels like nothing can fill the emptiness within me.

I'll chase you down to the other side I'll follow you till the end of time
I will go to extreme lengths to find you and keep you by my side, no matter the distance or the obstacles that come our way.

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