When he called her name, they could go anywhere
(Then he went somewhere alone)
Then he changed his voice, to a more serious tone
(She's alone, he's alone)
So she goes somewhere else, as well, and she gets herself involved, with someone else
(Can you tell where this is going?)

Wanna help them out? Then hear them out

[Chorus:]
Got burnt, third degrees
Never learnt my lesson
But forgive me please
Nothing lasts forever and nothing is free
Please remember to let me down gently

There are people
Climbing over walls
(Just to see how she is feeling)

And they know
They know it's worth the sweat
(When they see what she is doing)

If you hear her shout, then please look up

[Chorus x3]


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Burnt Lyrics as written by David Craig Barry Hyde

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    Why hasn't anyone posted about this song? It's one of the highlights of their new album. It seems to me that it's about an ex-girlfriend, and then he's seeing all these other guys going after her and, well, it's as painful as a burn. Well that's what I think. Feel free to correct me.

    Rozon July 24, 2006   Link
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    I love this song soo much, to me it just means people hurting you, and it's pain, even worse than burns, it's amazing & I love it. The Futureheads are amazing!!!

    i heart skaon August 09, 2006   Link

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