Burning Bridges
Tell Me a Fairytale Lyrics


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This town, this lighthouse is standing
On the abandoned swamp
No sun, no lights, no good weather
Spiders colonized drunk minds
I am tangled in endless wandering
What was so native becomes unfamiliar

That moment when we had met was our fucking biggest mistake

You all have masks that you hide behind
(All the dirty what i've seen)
All the most ugly what I could felt
What I could hear

Burning bridges are like shining stars
You don't even know what the pain it cause
My stresses become harder now
But I don't regret a single day

I'm going to leave this town
To restore the breath in my chest
I'm going to leave this town
To restore the breath in my chest

IN MY CHEST

Expectation of fairness pulls me do mad things just like insane
I feel pressure, my teeth against them
Suckers, stay out of my way

Wherever I go (I go)
I'm staying with my beliefs
And I know (I know)
The value of words

Don't say goodnight (Goodnight)
Don't wipe your eyes
This life is real! (Is Real)
Our life is earnest!

So many reasons
And no barriers
We can be happy where we are in love
We sing our songs we can't fall asleep
And different winds are blowing in our seas

In our seas

I SEE

I see this city is burning, failing to defend his good name
I can't it save from flood or rain
(Flood and rain)
I don't remember what brought me here
All stars on my ceiling are glowing
I saw clear skies only in my dreams
(In my deepest dreams)

Wherever I go (I go)
I'm staying with my beliefs
And I know (I know)
The value of words

Don't say goodnight (Goodnight)
Don't wipe your eyes
This life is real! (Is real)
Our life is earnest!

So many reasons
And no barriers
We can be happy where we are in love
We sing our songs we can't fall asleep
And different winds are blowing in our seas

In our seas




In our bedrooms
In our streets

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Burning Bridges" by Tell Me a Fairytale depict a sense of disillusionment and desire for change in a stagnant and suffocating environment. The opening lines describe a town and lighthouse that have been abandoned, symbolizing a sense of neglect and isolation. The absence of sun, lights, and good weather further heightens the atmosphere of despair and darkness. The mention of spiders colonizing drunk minds suggests the presence of negative influences and a lack of clarity.


The lyrics then shift to reflect on a moment when the singer met someone, emphasizing that it turned out to be a significant and regrettable mistake. This line implies that the person they encountered or the situation they found themselves in exacerbated their unhappiness and dissatisfaction with their surroundings.


The chorus, "Burning bridges are like shining stars, you don't even know what the pain it cause," signifies a realization that severing ties and making difficult decisions can be simultaneously painful and liberating. The stresses the singer faces become more challenging, but they express no regrets about the choices they've made.


The verses that follow express a desire for personal growth and a departure from the town. The repetition of the line "to restore the breath in my chest" suggests a longing to escape the suffocating atmosphere and regain a sense of vitality and purpose. The lyrics also emphasize the importance of staying true to one's beliefs and valuing words, perhaps as a way to stand firm against the masks and pretense that the people in the town hide behind.


The final verses describe the city as burning and failing to defend its good name, invoking a sense of chaos and destruction. The singer acknowledges their inability to save the city from its troubles, and reflects on the presence of clear skies only in their dreams. However, amidst the turmoil, they remain resolute in their beliefs and realize the true value of words.


Overall, "Burning Bridges" expresses a need for change, escape, and authenticity in a stagnant and suffocating environment. It portrays the struggles and disillusionment of the singer while highlighting the importance of staying true to oneself and valuing meaningful connections.


Line by Line Meaning

This town, this lighthouse is standing
Despite being in a desolate and gloomy place, there is still a sense of strength and endurance.


On the abandoned swamp
The surroundings are neglected and devoid of life.


No sun, no lights, no good weather
There is a constant absence of positivity and optimism.


Spiders colonized drunk minds
Negative thoughts and influences have taken over the minds of the people.


I am tangled in endless wandering
Feeling lost and without direction, trapped in a cycle of confusion.


What was so native becomes unfamiliar
The once familiar surroundings and experiences have become strange and distant.


That moment when we had met was our fucking biggest mistake
The initial encounter between the singer and someone else had significant negative consequences.


You all have masks that you hide behind
Everyone conceals their true selves behind facades and false identities.


(All the dirty what i've seen)
The artist has witnessed the ugliest aspects of humanity.


All the most ugly what I could felt
The artist has experienced the deepest, darkest emotions.


What I could hear
The singer has been exposed to distressing sounds and words.


Burning bridges are like shining stars
Cutting off connections and severing ties can be painful yet beautiful in their own way.


You don't even know what the pain it cause
Others may not fully comprehend the emotional pain caused by burning bridges.


My stresses become harder now
The singer's burdens and anxieties have intensified.


But I don't regret a single day
Despite the hardships, the singer does not feel remorse for the time spent.


I'm going to leave this town
The artist has made the decision to escape their current environment.


To restore the breath in my chest
Leaving is necessary to regain a sense of inner peace and freedom.


Expectation of fairness pulls me do mad things just like insane
The desire for justice and fairness drives the singer to behave recklessly and irrationally.


I feel pressure, my teeth against them
The singer feels immense pressure and uses their teeth as a metaphor for resistance.


Suckers, stay out of my way
The artist warns those who drain their energy and hinder their progress to stay away.


Wherever I go (I go)
The artist remains steadfast in their convictions no matter where they travel.


I'm staying with my beliefs
The artist refuses to abandon their principles and values.


And I know (I know)
The singer possesses unwavering knowledge and understanding.


The value of words
The power and significance of communication and language.


Don't say goodnight (Goodnight)
Do not bid farewell or give up on hope.


Don't wipe your eyes
Do not let sadness and tears cloud one's vision and determination.


This life is real! (Is real)
Emphasizing the reality and authenticity of existence.


Our life is earnest!
The artist believes in the seriousness and significance of their own life and experiences.


So many reasons
Numerous justifications and motivations.


And no barriers
There are no limitations or obstacles.


We can be happy where we are in love
Love has the ability to bring happiness and contentment regardless of the circumstances.


We sing our songs we can't fall asleep
Expressing oneself through music as a means of solace and escape from sleepless nights.


And different winds are blowing in our seas
Change and new opportunities are present in their lives.


I see this city is burning, failing to defend his good name
The city is crumbling and losing its reputation, unable to protect itself.


I can't it save from flood or rain
The singer feels powerless to save the city from destruction and calamity.


(Flood and rain)
Symbolizing the overwhelming challenges and hardships faced.


I don't remember what brought me here
The singer has lost sight of the reasons or motivations that led them to this point.


All stars on my ceiling are glowing
The stars represent hopes and dreams, still shining in the darkest times.


I saw clear skies only in my dreams
Positive and peaceful experiences are only found in the singer's dreams.


(In my deepest dreams)
Highlighting the depth and profound nature of these dreams.


In our bedrooms
Within the intimacy and privacy of our personal spaces.


In our streets
In the everyday experiences and interactions within our community.




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