In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
I'll keep on burning this bridges that you hold so dear
If I keep disregarding the pain that has brought me here
I'll leave the misery out, you can't keep me delivering something real
If I keep disrespecting the path that will help you heal
You keep on thinking it's the only direction
I'll keep on burning these bridges that you hold so dear
If I keep disregarding the pain that has brought me here
I'll leave the misery out, you can't keep me delivering something real
If I keep disrespecting the path that will help you heal
You keep on guessing but don't know my intentions
With every lesson you learn, keep it shining as you throw it at me
Say then you might get burned
With every lesson you learn, keep it shining as you throw it at me
Say then you might get burned
You must have done something to me
With every lesson you learn, keep it shining as you throw it at me
Say then you might get burned
With every lesson you learn, keep it shining as you throw it at me
Say then you might get burned
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
Break it, break it, break it, break it, break it up
Break it, break it, break it, break it, break it up
Break it, break it, break it, break it, break it up
Break it, break it, break it, break it, break it up
With every lesson you learn, keep it shining as you throw it at me
Say then you might get burned
With every lesson you learn, keep it shining as you throw it at me
Say then you might get burned
If I keep disregarding the pain that has brought me here
I'll leave the misery out, you can't keep me delivering something real
If I keep disrespecting the path that will help you heal
You keep on thinking it's the only direction
I'll keep on burning these bridges that you hold so dear
If I keep disregarding the pain that has brought me here
I'll leave the misery out, you can't keep me delivering something real
If I keep disrespecting the path that will help you heal
You keep on guessing but don't know my intentions
With every lesson you learn, keep it shining as you throw it at me
Say then you might get burned
With every lesson you learn, keep it shining as you throw it at me
Say then you might get burned
You must have done something to me
With every lesson you learn, keep it shining as you throw it at me
Say then you might get burned
With every lesson you learn, keep it shining as you throw it at me
Say then you might get burned
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
I can't breathe
Break it, break it, break it, break it, break it up
Break it, break it, break it, break it, break it up
Break it, break it, break it, break it, break it up
Break it, break it, break it, break it, break it up
With every lesson you learn, keep it shining as you throw it at me
Say then you might get burned
With every lesson you learn, keep it shining as you throw it at me
Say then you might get burned
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
Burn the Bridges [Demo; Demo Version] Lyrics as written by Shaun Morgan Welgemoed
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
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