Burn The Night Away
There for Tomorrow Lyrics


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It's three the morning
And I'm still not sleeping
'Cause I am finally running your race
The mountains you've been climbing seem like they have steepened
Since I have decided to pick up the pace

If the whole world told me I should disappear
Could I fall right next to you?

Just let me burn the night away
Oh baby, let me burn the night away
By thinking of the simple things you say to me
That get me through the day
You keep me wide awake
You keep me wide awake

So don't look back
The hour glass is running empty
You've got me buried with your every move
Your fine lines have me at a loss of memory
I'm right beside you in an empty room

If the whole world told me I should disappear
Could I fall right next to you?

Just let me burn the night away
Oh baby let me burn the night away
But thinking of the simple things you say to me
That get me through the day
And it's so hard to catch your feelings
When you always run away
You keep me wide awake
You keep me wide awake

You're making it hard for me to just start over like we're new
The whole world told me I should disappear
'Cause I'm falling in love with you

Just let me burn the night away
Oh baby let me burn the night away
By thinking of the simple things you say to me
That get me through the day
And it's so hard to catch your feelings
When you always run away




You keep me wide awake
You keep me wide awake

Overall Meaning

The song "Burn The Night Away" by There for Tomorrow begins with the singer being sleepless at 3 a.m. The lyrics suggest that the reason for their wakefulness is because they are in a competition with someone, presumably a lover or a partner. The mountains metaphorically signify the obstacles and challenges the person has faced, and the singer has decided to pick up the pace to catch up with them, which makes the climb steeper. The second verse talks about how the hourglass is running empty, suggesting that time is running out or there is a sense of urgency, and how the person's every move buries the singer. The person's "fine lines" may signify the wrinkles that show with age, yet they still fascinate the singer.


The chorus is a plea from the singer to the person, asking to be allowed to burn the night away by thinking of the simple things they have said that help them get through the day. They are appreciative of the person's presence, saying that they keep them awake. The bridge talks about how the person makes it hard for the singer to start over like they are new while also referencing how the whole world seems to tell the singer to disappear, probably because of how much they are entranced by the person. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer pleading with the person to keep them wide awake.


Line by Line Meaning

It's three the morning
I am awake at 3 am


And I'm still not sleeping
I am unable to fall asleep


'Cause I am finally running your race
I am trying to catch up to you


The mountains you've been climbing seem like they have steepened
Your challenges have become more difficult


Since I have decided to pick up the pace
I am moving faster than before


If the whole world told me I should disappear
Even if everyone told me to leave


Could I fall right next to you?
Would you still want me beside you?


Just let me burn the night away
Allow me to stay awake


Oh baby, let me burn the night away
Please let me stay awake


By thinking of the simple things you say to me
Your words give me strength


That get me through the day
Your words help me face challenges


You keep me wide awake
You keep me alert and attentive


So don't look back
Don't focus on the past


The hour glass is running empty
Time is running out


You've got me buried with your every move
I am captivated by everything you do


Your fine lines have me at a loss of memory
You are so beautiful that I forget everything else


I'm right beside you in an empty room
I am with you even in a quiet place


And it's so hard to catch your feelings
It's challenging to understand your emotions


When you always run away
When you frequently try to avoid me


You're making it hard for me to just start over like we're new
It's tough for me to reset our relationship


'Cause I'm falling in love with you
I am developing romantic feelings for you




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MAIKE HAINI MAILE

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Karol Solyluna

It's three the morning
And I'm still not sleeping
'Cause I am finally running your race
The mountains you've been climbing seem like they have steepened
Since I have decided to pick up the pace

If the whole world told me I should disappear
Could I fall right next to you?

Just let me burn the night away
Oh baby, let me burn the night away
By thinking of the simple things you say to me
That get me through the day
You keep me wide awake
You keep me wide awake

So don't look back
The hour glass is running empty
You've got me buried with your every move
Your fine lines have me at a loss of memory
I'm right beside you in an empty room

If the whole world told me I should disappear
Could I fall right next to you?

Just let me burn the night away
Oh baby let me burn the night away
But thinking of the simple things you say to me
That get me through the day
And it's so hard to catch your feelings
When you always run away
You keep me wide awake
You keep me wide awake

You're making it hard for me to just start over like we're new
The whole world told me I should disappear
'Cause I'm falling in love with you

Just let me burn the night away
Oh baby let me burn the night away
By thinking of the simple things you say to me
That get me through the day
And it's so hard to catch your feelings
When you always run away
You keep me wide awake
You keep me wide awake



All comments from YouTube:

Lindsay Grace

When I can't sleep, I play this song and I finally can get to sleep c:

Braylin Conner

This song. The lyrics. His voice. I'm speechless. <3

Aurora P. Martinez

i love this song!!!

Chanel Bernes

This song gives me butterflies. I'm in love with this song <3

Creative Pooch

I <3 this song.

Kosuke Okada

I played this song for a friend, she broke into tears There for Tomorrow- Creating couples since 2004

Ata Zoldyack

this song is so awesome!!! XDDDD I love it!!! the lyrics are the same to my situation!!!! pefect!!

Khurram Ali

could you guys please make these videos listed again, there for tomorrow made amazing music and it sucks that you guys won't let them be heard, it's been a long time, would it be any harm to let the world hear these songs?

Ginger Snaps

The feels are strong in this one

Dumi

I love this song :*

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