Burn
The Sisters of Mercy Lyrics


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Burn me a fire in the reptile house
In the color and the carnage fall me down
My face in the fire in the reptile house
And the kissing and the color come crashing down

In the fire in the reptile house
In the color and carnage fall me down
My face in the fire in the reptile house
The kissing and the color come crashing down
Down down down
Down around me
Down down down
Down around

Face in the fire on the reptile house
In the color and the carnage fall me down
My face in the fire in the reptile house
And the kissing and the color come crashing down
Down down down
Down around me
Down down down
Around

My face in the fire my faith in the fire
In the
In the burn me down my
My burning down
In the fire in the reptile house
In the color and the carnage fall me down
My face in the fire in the reptile house
And the kissing and the color come crashing
Down





Crashing down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Burn" by The Sisters of Mercy are dark and poetic, with a distinct gothic tone that captures the band's signature style. The repeated line "burn me a fire in the reptile house" refers to a place of danger, where fierce reptiles lurk and flames rage. The imagery of fire and destruction is a powerful metaphor for the singer's inner turmoil and angst, as he seeks escape from his troubles in this dangerous and chaotic place.


The line "my face in the fire in the reptile house" suggests that the singer has willingly thrown himself into this dangerous situation, perhaps in an attempt to feel alive or to find some sense of liberation. The references to "kissing" and "color" add to the sense of sensory overload and overwhelming emotions that the singer is experiencing. The repeated chorus emphasizes the sense of falling and being pulled down, as if the singer is losing control and being consumed by his desires.


Overall, the lyrics of "Burn" are a haunting and vivid portrayal of the inner turmoil and destructive impulses of a troubled soul. The use of powerful imagery and repetition create a sense of hypnotic intensity that is both fascinating and unsettling.


Line by Line Meaning

Burn me a fire in the reptile house
Start a fire in the place where scary creatures are kept


In the color and the carnage fall me down
Overwhelmed by the sight of blood and gore


My face in the fire in the reptile house
My visage is shrouded in inferno at the location for exotic animals


And the kissing and the color come crashing down
The passion and the vividness have reached their climax


Down down down
Descending continuously


Down around me
Falling around me


Face in the fire on the reptile house
My countenance is set ablaze in the quarters of the cold-blooded creatures


My face in the fire in the reptile house
My face is immersed in fire at the dwelling of the silent killers


My face in the fire my faith in the fire
My belief and my physical being are subjected to the flames


In the burn me down my
Intensely immolate me


My burning down
My conflagration


Crashing down
Collapsing in a loud and chaotic manner




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW ELDRITCH

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Carla McCuy

Gorgeous song and band!

javiel gomez romero

AWESOME

alex megaris

the darker release move of sisters....

KRISTINE

Dark Lords ...

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