BURNING UP
Twenty Twenty Lyrics


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It's never what it seems to be
It all seems bitter-sweet
And know I'm scared of trying
I guess this is goodbye
The end of you and I
Put the past behind
And lock away the answers!
Can't you see I'm Burning Up, Burning Up
Can't believe you're Giving Up, Giving Up
Can't you see the times we shared
Could Still be there
Can't you see I'm Burning Up, Burning Up
'Cause I won't play this game

No need to tell a lie
No words were set in stone
Two reasons why this ended
Was this meant to be
The end of you and me
We played the cards so right
And now I stand without you!

Can't you see I'm Burning Up, Burning Up
Can't believe you're Giving Up, Giving Up
Can't you see the times we shared
Could Still be there
Can't you see I'm Burning Up, Burning Up
'Cause I won't play this game
('Cause I wont play this game, 'Cause I won't play this game...)

(Goodbye, Goodbye, Goodbye, Goodbye...)

X2
You said you loved me
Then you left me
Now I'm all alone
When I need you and I dial
You wont pick up the phone

Burning Up, Burning Up
Can't believe you're giving up, Giving up
Can't you see the times we shared
Could still be there
Can't you see I'm...

(Burning up, Burning up, Burning up, Burning up)
This is what happens when you
Let love get the best of you
This is what happens when you
Let love get the best of you





Burning Up! Burning Up!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Twenty Twenty's "Burning Up" convey the emotions of heartbreak and regret, as the singer expresses their fear of moving on after the end of a relationship. The lines "It all seems bitter-sweet / And now I'm scared of trying / I guess this is goodbye" illustrate the mixed feelings of sadness and hesitation that often accompany the end of a relationship. The singer feels a sense of loss and confusion as they try to make sense of why the relationship ended, stating "No need to tell a lie / No words were set in stone / Two reasons why this ended / Was this meant to be / The end of you and me". However, the singer also expresses a desire to hold onto the memories of the past, as they sing "Can't you see the times we shared / Could still be there". Ultimately, the song conveys a sense of longing and heartbreak as the singer tries to come to terms with the end of the relationship.


Overall, "Burning Up" is a powerful and emotional song that speaks to the experiences many people go through after the end of a relationship. The lyrics convey a sense of sadness, regret, and longing, as the singer tries to make sense of their feelings and come to terms with the end of the relationship. The theme of the song is both relatable and universal, making it a deeply poignant and powerful piece of music.


Line by Line Meaning

It's never what it seems to be
Things are never as they appear on the surface


It all seems bitter-sweet
Mixed emotions accompany every event


And know I'm scared of trying
I am afraid to take a risk


I guess this is goodbye
This is the end of our relationship


The end of you and I
This is the end of the love between us


Put the past behind
Leave what's happened before in the past


And lock away the answers!
Do not seek the answers to the problems we faced


Can't you see I'm Burning Up, Burning Up
I am in agony over our breakup


Can't believe you're Giving Up, Giving Up
I can't accept that you're ending things


Can't you see the times we shared
Remember the good time we had together


Could Still be there
We could still have a future together


'Cause I won't play this game
I won't continue with an unfulfilling relationship


No need to tell a lie
There's no reason to be dishonest


No words were set in stone
We never promised forever


Two reasons why this ended
We had two distinct reasons for our breakup


Was this meant to be
Were we never meant to be together


The end of you and me
This is the end of our relationship


We played the cards so right
We did everything correctly


And now I stand without you!
Now I must face life without you


You said you loved me
You told me you loved me


Then you left me
But then you broke up with me


Now I'm all alone
And now I am lonely


When I need you and I dial
When I reach out to you


You wont pick up the phone
You don't answer my calls


This is what happens when you
This is the result of


Let love get the best of you
Allowing love to control your actions


Burning Up! Burning Up!
I am consumed by my feelings of heartbreak




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@Movingallthewhile

How do these guys not have more views. They are so talented. I love them. Wish they would come to Australia. I'd love to see them live. I cannot remember how I found them but they are one of my favourite bands ever.

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