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.
Every Saturday night I get dressed up to ride for you, baby
Cruising down the street on Hollywood and Vine for you, baby
I drive fast, wind in my hair, push it to the limits 'cause I just don't care
You ask me where I've been?
I been everywhere
I don't wanna be no where but here (Come on tell me boy)
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire, come on tell me boy)
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire, come on tell me boy)
I drive fast, wind in my hair, push it to the limits 'cause I just don't care
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire)
Every Saturday night I seem to come alive for you, baby
Santa Monica, I'm racing in the lights for you, baby
I drive fast, radio blares, have to touch myself to pretend you're there
Your hands were on my hips, your name is on my lips
Over over again, like my only prayer
(Come on tell me boy)
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire, come on tell me boy)
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire, come on tell me boy)
I drive fast, wind in my hair, push it to the limits 'cause I just don't care
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire)
I'm driving fast, flash, everyone knows it
I'm trying to get to you, baby
I'm feeling scared and you know it
I'm driving fast, flash, everyone knows it
I'm trying to get to you, baby
I'm feeling scared and you know it
I'm driving fast, flash, everyone knows it
I'm trying to get to you, baby
I'm feeling scared and you know it
I'm driving fast, flash, everyone knows it
I'm trying to get to you, baby
I'm feeling scared and you know it
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire, come on tell me boy)
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire, come on tell me boy)
I drive fast, wind in my hair, push it to the limits 'cause I just don't care
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire)
Cruising down the street on Hollywood and Vine for you, baby
I drive fast, wind in my hair, push it to the limits 'cause I just don't care
You ask me where I've been?
I been everywhere
I don't wanna be no where but here (Come on tell me boy)
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire, come on tell me boy)
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire, come on tell me boy)
I drive fast, wind in my hair, push it to the limits 'cause I just don't care
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire)
Every Saturday night I seem to come alive for you, baby
Santa Monica, I'm racing in the lights for you, baby
I drive fast, radio blares, have to touch myself to pretend you're there
Your hands were on my hips, your name is on my lips
Over over again, like my only prayer
(Come on tell me boy)
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire, come on tell me boy)
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire, come on tell me boy)
I drive fast, wind in my hair, push it to the limits 'cause I just don't care
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire)
I'm driving fast, flash, everyone knows it
I'm trying to get to you, baby
I'm feeling scared and you know it
I'm driving fast, flash, everyone knows it
I'm trying to get to you, baby
I'm feeling scared and you know it
I'm driving fast, flash, everyone knows it
I'm trying to get to you, baby
I'm feeling scared and you know it
I'm driving fast, flash, everyone knows it
I'm trying to get to you, baby
I'm feeling scared and you know it
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire, come on tell me boy)
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire, come on tell me boy)
I drive fast, wind in my hair, push it to the limits 'cause I just don't care
I've got a burning desire for you, baby
(I've got a burning desire)
Lyrics submitted by thrwmyhrtawy., edited by Cobehn
Burning Desire Lyrics as written by Justin Parker Elizabeth Grant
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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