Burnin'
A Soul's Quest for Fire: Ace Monroe's Burnin' Metaphor
Lyrics
It's always in the back of my mind
Expressing a persistent thought in the background of the speaker's mind.
A shiver up my spine
Describing a sensation of excitement or fear, possibly related to a longing or desire.
Oh won't you tell me where the hell i might find
Asking for guidance or direction to find a source of inspiration or fulfillment.
That little spark to keep me satisfied
Seeking a small spark or inspiration to bring satisfaction.
I can't get it
Expressing frustration and a sense of inadequacy in finding the needed inspiration or satisfaction.
You can see I'm not fine
-I can't get it
-Straighten up I'm not the kind
-I can't get it
-Won't you throw your boy a dime
-I can't get it
-Just a little bit to get me by
-Burnin'
Describing a burning sensation, possibly a metaphor for intense desire or passion.
Like a cigarette alight
-Burnin'
-She's an angel in the night
-Burnin'
-Oh you're a sight for sore eyes
-Burnin'
-And it's keeping me alive
-Another day alive in this auburn haze
Describing a monotonous or unchanging situation, feeling stuck and unable to find a way out.
Situation never seems to change
-The vagrant on the road tells me that he knows the way
-But I can't take the heat so I think I'm here to stay
-I can't get it
Continuing frustration and struggle, using metaphors like an itch, monkey on the back, and asking for understanding.
It's an itch I can't scratch baby
-I can't get it
-Oh don't tell me to relax
-I can't get it
-Got this monkey on my back
-I can't get it
-So girl why won't ya cut me some slack
-Burnin'
Reiterating the burning sensation, emphasizing its positive impact on the speaker's life.
Like a cigarette alight
-Burnin'
-She's an angel in the night
-Burnin'
-Oh you're a sight for sore eyes
-Burnin'
-And it's keeping me alive
-Alive
Repetition of "Alive," possibly emphasizing the feeling of being alive or the persistence of the burning sensation.
Alive
-Alive
-Burnin'
Repeating the description of burning, the angelic figure, and the positive impact on the speaker's life.
Like a cigarette alight
-Burnin'
-She's an angel in the night
-Burnin'
-Oh you're a sight for sore eyes
-Burnin'
-And it's keeping me alive
-Alive
Repetition of "Alive," reinforcing the theme of vitality or persistence.
Alive
-Alive
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