Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
These are my famous last words
My number's up bridges will burn
Oh won't you let me twist your fate?
It's getting kinda late
And I don't wanna wait no more
Oh may I have this dance of days?
Locked in your embrace
You passed your test of faith
Another time, another place, another line upon your face
Another in your wake
Down crooked stairs and sideway glances comes the king of second chances
Now throw him in the flames
Whatever keeps you warm at night (whatever keeps you warm at night)
Whatever keeps you warm inside
Your bridges are burning now
They're all coming down
It's all coming 'round
You're burning them down
It's all coming 'round
They're all coming down
Your bridges are burning now
Oh let me put you in your place
Love it when you say, I'm giving everything away, but
Tell me what's in it for me?
Tell me now what's in it for me?
No one's getting this for free
So tell me now what's in it for me?
Whatever keeps you warm at night (whatever keeps you warm at night)
Whatever keeps you warm inside
Your bridges are burning now
They're all coming down
It's all coming 'round
You're burning them down
It's all coming 'round
They're all coming down
Your bridges are burning now
Gathering the ashes
Everything thrown away
Gathering the ashes
Scatter as they blow away
Gathering the ashes
Everything thrown away
Gathering the ashes
Scatter as they blow away
Your bridges are burning now
They're all coming down
It's all coming 'round
You're burning them down
It's all coming 'round
They're all coming down
Your bridges are burning now (gather in the ashes)
They're all coming down (everything thrown away)
It's all coming 'round (scatter as they blow away)
You're burning them down (gather in the ashes)
It's all coming 'round (everything thrown away)
They're all coming down (gather in the ashes)
Your bridges are burning now (scatter as they blow away)
My number's up bridges will burn
Oh won't you let me twist your fate?
It's getting kinda late
And I don't wanna wait no more
Oh may I have this dance of days?
Locked in your embrace
You passed your test of faith
Another time, another place, another line upon your face
Another in your wake
Down crooked stairs and sideway glances comes the king of second chances
Now throw him in the flames
Whatever keeps you warm at night (whatever keeps you warm at night)
Whatever keeps you warm inside
Your bridges are burning now
They're all coming down
It's all coming 'round
You're burning them down
It's all coming 'round
They're all coming down
Your bridges are burning now
Oh let me put you in your place
Love it when you say, I'm giving everything away, but
Tell me what's in it for me?
Tell me now what's in it for me?
No one's getting this for free
So tell me now what's in it for me?
Whatever keeps you warm at night (whatever keeps you warm at night)
Whatever keeps you warm inside
Your bridges are burning now
They're all coming down
It's all coming 'round
You're burning them down
It's all coming 'round
They're all coming down
Your bridges are burning now
Gathering the ashes
Everything thrown away
Gathering the ashes
Scatter as they blow away
Gathering the ashes
Everything thrown away
Gathering the ashes
Scatter as they blow away
Your bridges are burning now
They're all coming down
It's all coming 'round
You're burning them down
It's all coming 'round
They're all coming down
Your bridges are burning now (gather in the ashes)
They're all coming down (everything thrown away)
It's all coming 'round (scatter as they blow away)
You're burning them down (gather in the ashes)
It's all coming 'round (everything thrown away)
They're all coming down (gather in the ashes)
Your bridges are burning now (scatter as they blow away)
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This song is about Christianity.
These are my famous last words! My number's up, bridges well, burned (The moment I die, that will be it)
Why won't you let me disobey It's getting kinda late but I don't wanna wait no more (I've been believing in you for a long time but I think it's enough)
Oh may I have this dance of days Locked in your embrace Passed your test of faith (This is as far as I go, you have to admit that I've done enough)
Another time another place Another line upon your face Another in your way (Every person that exists in the world disobeys your word)
Down crooked stairs and sideways glances Comes the king of second chances Now throw him in the flame (This is actually very straightforward, the crooked stairs and sideways glances mean mistakes and hyocrisy; the king of second chances is some kind of title)
Whatever keeps you warm at night (If you want to lie to yourself, be my guest)
Your bridges are burning down They're all coming down It's all coming round You're burning them down (Burning bridges down is means that there's no turning back now, and that once you know the truth, you can't look back)
Dude, I highly doubt this is about Christianity. I doubt Dave and company aren't Christian but last time I checked they wanted this album to be heavy and hard...Jesus doesn't fit anywhere in the category.