Burning From The Inside Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Payzia 

Cover art for Burning From The Inside lyrics by Bauhaus

I truly think this is similar to "a dream in general" or possibly even one of the band members. The imagery is very scattered like a dream and the song in itself is without conclusion and has gaps like a dream does.

Running, without aim through the razor reeds (I'm still convinced to this day that he says "reeds not weeds." that only reach my knees.

VERY DREAM LIKE

and when I'm lying in the great sleep (dreaming) I dont know how to walk the boards

SOMETIMES WE CAN FUNCTION PHYSCIALLY IN A DREAM

I open my eyes and look at the floor, and now I don't see you anymore

IN A DREAM, SOMEONE IS THERE TIL WE OPEN OUR EYES IN A STARTLE, ONLY TO SEE NO ONE OR NOTHING THAT WAS JUST THERE

There is no choice. We make the point to counteract a threatening hand (INSTINCT. DEFENSE)

close my hold. lets be near lets be near the atmosphere (OPEN YOUR EYES, IN OTHER WORDS) LETS BE NEAR THE ATMOSPHERE -- REALITY, WHATS IN FRONT OF YOU

Maybe I'm wrong, but it seems very dream-like to me. Burning from the inside. A dream, inner fire, insanity maybe. Nightmare.

Richie