Normally when someone metaphorically "burns a bridge" in a relationship they cease all ties and connections. But this song puts a new meaning on that metaphor. Here the man is admitting that he builds bridges to create distance.
In medieval times draw bridges were put in front of castle to protect the castle from intruders. The man in this song is asking his lover to burn down his draw bridge, or any distance he attempts to create within their relationship. He feels like "They're meant to be and theirs no need to keep looking for something better" Each time she sets fire to his bridge she creates a way to get closer towards his castle or metaphorical heart.
I think when you're in a healthy relationship you constantly feel this need to grow closer to your mate. You make your own personal fears, hesitations, and deep feelings known. By doing this we create a loving bond that's pure and unconditional.
I'm reminded of this simple truth everytime I listen to this song.
Normally when someone metaphorically "burns a bridge" in a relationship they cease all ties and connections. But this song puts a new meaning on that metaphor. Here the man is admitting that he builds bridges to create distance.
In medieval times draw bridges were put in front of castle to protect the castle from intruders. The man in this song is asking his lover to burn down his draw bridge, or any distance he attempts to create within their relationship. He feels like "They're meant to be and theirs no need to keep looking for something better" Each time she sets fire to his bridge she creates a way to get closer towards his castle or metaphorical heart.
I think when you're in a healthy relationship you constantly feel this need to grow closer to your mate. You make your own personal fears, hesitations, and deep feelings known. By doing this we create a loving bond that's pure and unconditional.
I'm reminded of this simple truth everytime I listen to this song.