Let It Burn
Vicious Crusade Lyrics


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(Lyrics by Dmitry Basik)

Did you see the rays of light? Light turning black to white.
Or did you keep your eyes still closed, looking your own way?
Did you hear the tolling bell when heavens turned to hell?
Or did you keep your ears closed living your own day?
Did you scent the smell of flame? Or did it smell the same
With the scent of your daydreaming, sweet illusions guile?
Did you taste the taste of hope that turned to hangman's rope?
Or did you keep your lips still closed in a foolish smile?
(Chorus:)
And I tried to scream and cry - you wouldn't listen, not listen.
And I tried to wonder why - I got no reason, no reason.
And I tried to understand it was not season, my season.
So I've torn out burning heart to see it freezing...
Oh, let it burn, let it burn! Burn for ages.
Oh let it turn, let it turn, turn to ashes.
Now, when it's gone - no return, nothing matters.
Oh, let it burn, let it burn while the world is turning on.
Did you cry when world crashed down? Or were you not around?
With the feelings locked in prison, in your own cell.
Did you care, just ever care? Or you just stood and stared,
Hiding from your own reflection, from your own self.
(Chorus.)
The world is turning and so my heart is burning.
So, tell me should I try?
Forever strangers, oh will I understand you
With all your reasons why?
(Chorus)
Did you ever cry when I cried, when I cried?
Did you ever stay by me side, by my side?
Did you ever feel what I felt when it died?




Did you ever care? Did you dare? Or you lied?
Just being on the other side...

Overall Meaning

In Vicious Crusade's song "Let It Burn!", Dmitry Basik sings about the experiences of feeling alone and unheard. The lyrics portray a sense of frustration, as the singer has tried to convey their emotions to others, yet they have not been listened to. The first verse questions whether others have noticed the same things the singer has, such as the light turning black to white and the tolling of the bell. The chorus suggests that despite the singer's efforts to scream, cry and wonder why, they have received no response. The second verse questions whether others have empathized with the singer, cared about their struggles, or shared their pain.


The final verse suggests that the singer is coming to terms with the fact that their heart is burning and the world is still turning. They question whether they should keep trying to make others understand their experiences, or if they should let it burn and turn to ashes. The final lines suggest that despite their efforts at reaching out, the singer feels like an outsider, with nobody truly understanding or empathizing with their feelings.


Overall, "Let It Burn!" is a powerful song that captures the feeling of being unheard and isolated. It emphasizes the importance of listening to others and showing empathy for those who may be struggling.


Line by Line Meaning

Did you see the rays of light? Light turning black to white.
Did you notice the moments of clarity when everything became clear? Or did you refuse to see the truth and chose to remain blind?


Did you hear the tolling bell when heavens turned to hell?
Did you sense the warning signs before it all fell apart? Or did you ignore the signs and continue on your own path?


Did you scent the smell of flame? Or did it smell the same With the scent of your daydreaming, sweet illusions guile?
Did you recognize the danger that was approaching? Or did you mistake it for something pleasant and continue to daydream?


Did you taste the taste of hope that turned to hangman's rope?
Did you experience the disappointment and despair that comes from hope turning into something destructive? Or did you pretend everything was fine and continue to smile?


(Chorus:) And I tried to scream and cry - you wouldn't listen, not listen. And I tried to wonder why - I got no reason, no reason. And I tried to understand it was not season, my season. So I've torn out burning heart to see it freezing...
I tried to express my pain and frustration but no one paid attention. I couldn't understand why I was going through this and felt there was no explanation. I realized my time for happiness had passed and had to accept my cold reality.


Oh, let it burn, let it burn! Burn for ages.
Let everything that caused me pain and suffering burn and be destroyed. Let it be gone forever.


Oh let it turn, let it turn, turn to ashes.
Let everything that remains be reduced to dust and insignificance. Let it mean nothing.


Now, when it's gone - no return, nothing matters.
After all is said and done, there is no going back. Nothing that happened or was lost matters anymore.


Did you cry when world crashed down? Or were you not around?
Did you feel empathy for others when the world was crumbling? Or were you too self-absorbed to even notice?


Did you care, just ever care? Or you just stood and stared, Hiding from your own reflection, from your own self.
Did you have compassion and concern for others? Or did you ignore their pain and focus solely on yourself, avoiding the harsh realities within your own soul?


The world is turning and so my heart is burning. So, tell me should I try? Forever strangers, oh will I understand you With all your reasons why?
As the world keeps moving, my heart continues to ache. Should I bother trying to connect with others who will always be strangers to me, with their own motives that I cannot comprehend?


Did you ever cry when I cried, when I cried? Did you ever stay by me side, by my side? Did you ever feel what I felt when it died? Did you ever care? Did you dare? Or you lied? Just being on the other side...
Did you ever truly share my pain and offer support? Did you experience the same grief that I did? Did you actually care or pretend to in order to save face? Or were you simply too detached to comprehend?




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