Austin is currently making words rhyme and serving his time waiting on tables (and waiting on the tables to turn.) He's singing at writer's nights and tearing up the honky-tonks, paying his dues and livin' the dream in Tennessee. To quote his grandmother and the title of one of his own songs, Austin says it's his job these days to just "Suit Up Show Up Shut Up And Get The Job Done".
Let It Burn
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How to say it
But I'm not sure if
We can save this
I know it's not easy
To watch you slip away
But at the end of the day
You're the best thing that ever happen to me
You know some things they just ain't meant to be
I gotta let it burn
Let it sting
Let you go
Let you be
Let it bring me to my knees
Let you fly, set you free
And let it all go up in flames
My whole life and all my dreams
Let you find a spark with someone you deserve
It'll hurt
But I'ma let it burn
I know I'm gonna need you
When no one is around
And I know I'm gonna see you
'Cause baby, it's a small, small town
I know it's not easy
Watchin' us going up in smoke
Oh, but baby, I know
I gotta let it burn
Let it sting
Let you go
Let you be
Let it bring me to my knees
Let you fly, set you free
Let it all go up in flames
My whole life and all my dreams
Let you find a spark with someone you deserve
It'll hurt
But I'ma let it burn
let it burn, let it burn
let it burn, let it burn
let it burn, let it burn
And I know it's gonna feel like it's twenty below
In middle of the summer, somewhere down the road
When I see you in the arms of someone I don't know
But I know
I gotta let it burn
Let it sting
Let you go
Let you be
Let it bring me to my knees
Let you fly, set you free
Let it all go up in flames
My whole life and all my dreams
Let you find a spark with someone you deserve
It'll hurt
But I'ma let it burn
let it burn, let it burn (whoa)
let it burn, let it burn (whoa)
let it burn, let it burn
No, I'm not sure how
How to say it
But I'm not sure if
We can save this
The lyrics to Austin Burke's "Let It Burn" represent a painful break-up between two individuals who have lost the ability to save their relationship. It is a song that illustrates the difficult process of letting go and moving on from a love that has been lost. The chorus, which repeatedly states "I gotta let it burn," is symbolic of the feeling that one must sometimes let everything they've known and loved dissolve in order to find a new beginning.
Burke speaks to the difficulty of his situation by acknowledging that he doesn't know how to save their love. Despite recognizing that his partner is slipping away, he is ultimately unable to reverse the course of their relationship. It is a difficult realization to come to terms with, but he ultimately comes to the conclusion that some things just aren't meant to be.
The ultimate message of "Let It Burn" is one of acceptance and moving forward. Although it is painful to let go, it is necessary in order for both parties to find happiness elsewhere. The song offers a complex and relatable representation of the challenges that come with navigating a break-up, leaving an emotional and impactful impression on its listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
No, I'm not sure how
I don't know how to express what I'm feeling
How to say it
I don't know how to put it in words
But I'm not sure if
But I'm unsure about whether
We can save this
Our relationship can be saved or not, I am not certain
I know it's not easy
I am aware of the difficulty
To watch you slip away
To see you leave is painful and hard for me
But at the end of the day
Despite everything, when the day is over
You're the best thing that ever happen to me
You're the most precious and valuable person in my life
But I'm a lit match to your gasoline
Being with me causes more destruction, like a spark that ignites gasoline
You know some things they just ain't meant to be
Sometimes, certain things are not meant to work out, no matter what we do
I gotta let it burn
I need to let it all go
Let it sting
Let it hurt, let the pain be felt
Let you go
I have to release you
Let you be
Let you live your life without me
Let it bring me to my knees
I am willing to be vulnerable and let this breakup emotionally affect me
Let you fly, set you free
I am giving you the freedom to move on and grow without me holding you back
And let it all go up in flames
I am ready to let everything go in a spectacular and dramatic way
My whole life and all my dreams
Everything that I have dreamed of and hoped for in my life
Let you find a spark with someone you deserve
I want you to find the right person for you, who you can have a true connection with
It'll hurt
It will be painful
But I'ma let it burn
But I am willing to let everything burn down and end
I know I'm gonna need you
I am aware that I will miss you
When no one is around
When I am alone and have no one else
And I know I'm gonna see you
I understand that our paths will cross eventually
'Cause baby, it's a small, small town
Because we live in a small town, we are bound to run into each other
Watchin' us going up in smoke
Watching our relationship burn and disintegrate
Oh, but baby, I know
But I know deep down that this is the right thing to do
And I know it's gonna feel like it's twenty below
I am aware that it will feel cold and lonely without you
In middle of the summer, somewhere down the road
Even in the midst of summer and happiness, I will still miss you
When I see you in the arms of someone I don't know
When I witness you with someone new and unfamiliar to me
Let it burn, let it burn (whoa)
Let it all go, let everything be consumed in flames
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Austin Burke, John Joseph Simmen, Steve Mcmorran
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
876lissa
No, I'm not sure how
How to say it
But I'm not sure if
We can save this
No, it's not easy
To watch you slip away
But at the end of the day
You're the best thing to ever happen to me
But I'm a lit match to your gasoline
You know some things they just ain't meant to be
I gotta let it burn
Let it sting
Let you go
Let you be
Let it bring me to my knees
Let you fly, set you free
Let it all go up in flames
My whole life, all my dreams
Let you find a spark with someone you deserve, it will hurt
But I'ma let it burn...
I know I'm gonna need you
When no one is around
And I know I'm gonna see you
'Cause baby it's a small, small town
I know it's not easy
Watchin' us going up in smoke
Oh, baby, I know
I gotta let it burn
Let it sting
Let you go
Let you be
Let it bring me to my knees
Let you fly, set you free
Let it all go up in flames
My whole life, all my dreams
Let you find a spark with someone you deserve, it will hurt
But I'ma let it burn...
And I know it's gonna feel like it's 20 below
In middle of the summer, somewhere down the road
When I see you in the arms of someone I don't know
But I know
I gotta let it burn
Let it sting
Let you go
Let you be
Let it bring me to my knees
Let you fly, set you free
Let it all go up in flames
My whole life and all my dreams
Let you find a spark with someone you deserve, it will hurt
But I'ma let it burn...
No, I'm not sure how
How to say it
But I'm not sure if
We can save this
J
I am tired of seeing the wrong lyrics, so here they are... :)
LET IT BURN; AUSTIN BURKE
No, I'm not sure how
How to say it
But I'm not sure if
We can save this
I know it's not easy
To watch you slip away
But at the end of the day
You're the best thing that ever happened to me
But I'm a lit match to your gasoline
You know some things they just ain't meant to be
I gotta let it burn
Let it sting
Let you go
Let you be
Let it bring me to my knees
Let you fly, set you free
Let it all go up in flames
My whole life and all my dreams
Let you find a spark with someone you deserve, it’ll hurt
But I'ma let it burn...
I know I'm gonna need you
When no one is around
And I know I'm gonna see you
'Cause baby it's a small, small town
I know it's not easy
Watchin' us goin’ up in smoke
Oh, baby, I know
I gotta let it burn
Let it sting
Let you go
Let you be
Let it bring me to my knees
Let you fly, set you free
Let it all go up in flames
My whole life and all my dreams
Let you find a spark with someone you deserve, it’ll hurt
But I'ma let it burn...
Let it burn
Let it burn
Let it burn
Let it burn
Let it burn
Let it burn
And I know it's gonna feel like it's 20 below
In the middle of the summer, somewhere down the road
When I see you in the arms of someone I don't know
But I know
I gotta let it burn
Let it sting
Let you go
Let you be
Let it bring me to my knees
Let you fly, set you free
Let it all go up in flames
My whole life and all my dreams
Let you find a spark with someone you deserve, it’ll hurt
But I'ma let it burn...
Let it burn
Let it burn
Wooooohhh
Let it burn
Let it burn
Ooohhh
Let it burn
Let it burn
No, I'm not sure how
How to say it
But I'm not sure if
We can save this
Benjamin Porter
This song is going to be big. It hits right at the core to so many. I'm not divorced but had parents go through a bad one. Keep it up, we need more solid country music these days.
DuvalDiesel904
I can vouch for those words spoken above. I’m living it everyday.
Death_Wish202
I know right this hits real deep to me
876lissa
No, I'm not sure how
How to say it
But I'm not sure if
We can save this
No, it's not easy
To watch you slip away
But at the end of the day
You're the best thing to ever happen to me
But I'm a lit match to your gasoline
You know some things they just ain't meant to be
I gotta let it burn
Let it sting
Let you go
Let you be
Let it bring me to my knees
Let you fly, set you free
Let it all go up in flames
My whole life, all my dreams
Let you find a spark with someone you deserve, it will hurt
But I'ma let it burn...
I know I'm gonna need you
When no one is around
And I know I'm gonna see you
'Cause baby it's a small, small town
I know it's not easy
Watchin' us going up in smoke
Oh, baby, I know
I gotta let it burn
Let it sting
Let you go
Let you be
Let it bring me to my knees
Let you fly, set you free
Let it all go up in flames
My whole life, all my dreams
Let you find a spark with someone you deserve, it will hurt
But I'ma let it burn...
And I know it's gonna feel like it's 20 below
In middle of the summer, somewhere down the road
When I see you in the arms of someone I don't know
But I know
I gotta let it burn
Let it sting
Let you go
Let you be
Let it bring me to my knees
Let you fly, set you free
Let it all go up in flames
My whole life and all my dreams
Let you find a spark with someone you deserve, it will hurt
But I'ma let it burn...
No, I'm not sure how
How to say it
But I'm not sure if
We can save this
Gabriel Hernandez
It’s here omg 😱 your the best country artist ever and I truly love this song ❤️ please keep up the great work and your so amazing!!!!
Death_Wish202
Hes good but the best are 2011 and back look up and listen to brad paisley
J
This is such a beautiful song that hits the hearts of so many people. Attachment is so strong.
In the end, the realistic expectations are learning to be happy alone.
Great job, definitely going to be a #1!
Stacey M
This song is such a gut punch & a knife right through my ❤!!! Went through a tough separation awhile back...we have both struggled with letting each other go completely...we were together a little over 17 yrs & this Monday would have been our 18th Anniversary!! I truly thought we would be together for the rest of our lives but it didn't work out that way!! When things were good it was the most beautiful thing ever but when it was bad it was pure hell. I miss the beautiful times we had together but I don't miss the pain when things got bad!! I will always love him & he will always hold a piece of my heart & I will miss him for the rest of my time here on this earth but he will NEVER know the pain he has left me with emotionally & mentally regardless of what he says there truly is no way he ever could & despite how painful it has been to leave him I had to let him go to rediscover who I am & learn to love myself all over again because I lost myself along the way & allowed myself to slip into a very dark place that I NEVER want to find myself in again. I wish we could have fixed us before it got to this but we were too busy tryin to just get by in life & never took the time to communicate enough & were too busy always pointing fingers & placing blame & neither one of us could be the bigger person & suck it up & swallow our pride so instead we tore our relationship apart & broke it down. My heart will never fully heal & my heart will never be able to let him go completely!! I'll love him forever ❤
Nathaniel Lawrence
This song is so good Austin! Probably my favourite song by you! I know it's about your parents divorce, but I feel like I can relate to it if you suffer from some kind of pain or loss. I'm so freaking proud of you! Been watching you and your family for so long now! Keep up the amazing work!
Budweiser-11-car
This is a Great song!! One of many to see hitting the charts