Burning Bridges
The Lionheads Lyrics
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All out in the open, you know (woooo)
And it hurts to make a choice
My heart was like a drum
But I'm looking for omen and now will never come
And I never said that this will be the only way
But now you know, now you know
I'm burning bridges down,
Yes I'm burning I'm burning bridges down
Oh I was caught up in the moment, you know (ooooh)
So how could I have told you,
I won't try to hide
(unfinished lyrics)
The song "Burning Bridges" by The Lionheads is about someone who is realizing that they have to end a relationship, and they are having a hard time doing so. They have said all that they needed to say, and everything is out in the open, but they are still struggling with the decision. The pain of the decision is "like a drum" in their heart, and they are searching for signs to make the choice easier. However, they know that the signs are not going to come and they have to move forward.
The chorus, "I'm burning bridges down, Yes I'm burning I'm burning bridges down, Yes I'm burning I'm burning bridges down," means that the person is willing to let go of everything and move on. They are willing to destroy all the connections they have made if it means that they can start fresh. They understand that this ending will not be easy, but they are willing to take the necessary steps to move forward.
Overall, the lyrics of the song show the difficult decision-making process one goes through when ending a relationship, and how someone can struggle with the choice but ultimately know that it is the right path forward.
Line by Line Meaning
All the words spoken, you know (woooo)
I have told you everything that's been on my mind, and you know it.
All out in the open, you know (woooo)
I've been completely transparent with you, and you already know everything.
And it hurts to make a choice
It's painful to have to decide something and stick with it.
My heart was like a drum
My heart was beating so fast that it felt like it was a drum.
But I'm looking for omen and now will never come
I was looking for a sign or some indication of what to do, but now I'll never get it.
And I never said that this will be the only way
I never claimed that my decision was the only solution.
But now you know, now you know
But now I've told you, and you know the situation too.
I'm burning bridges down,
I'm deliberately destroying any chance of going back to the way things used to be.
Yes I'm burning I'm burning bridges down,
I am taking active steps to move on from past mistakes and events.
Oh I was caught up in the moment, you know (ooooh)
At the time of making my decision, I was swept up in my feelings and impulses.
So how could I have told you,
I was not able to tell you about my decision, even if I wanted to.
I won't try to hide
I have decided to be honest about my thoughts and actions going forward.
Contributed by Austin A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Strupf
Thank you for this fantastic song. I Love it. I Hope you get much succsess in the coming Time.
Much Love from Germany
@EHVisual
mer LionHeads takk
@laceboner7365
Please make more great songs like City on Fire!!!!
@Pumilum
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