Don't Burn Down That Bridge
Navigating Love's Crossroads: Don't Burn That Bridge
Lyrics
You got your mind set on leavin'
You have made a decision to leave.
Drive down a one-way street.
You are moving in a direction that is difficult to reverse.
You're gonna lock up all the doors child,
You intend to close and secure all entrances.
Throw away the key.
You plan to make it impossible to return.
Don't burn down that bridge darlin'
Advice not to sever connections completely; there may be a desire to return.
Just might want to come back.
Suggests that leaving may not be a permanent solution.
'Cause the grass ain't no greener,
Emphasizes that the alternative is not necessarily better.
On the other side of the track.
The other side of the situation may not be as favorable.
Well you counted me out,
Acknowledgment of being underestimated or written off prematurely.
'Fore I could get you back.
Implies a desire to reconcile before it's too late.
Today I'm drivin' a Chevrolet darlin'
Change in circumstances; currently in a less luxurious situation.
Tomorrow might be a Cadillac.
Indication that fortunes may change again in the future.
Don't burn down that bridge darlin'
Reiteration of the advice not to sever ties completely.
Just might want to come back.
Reinforces the idea that returning may be a consideration.
'Cause the grass ain't no greener,
Repeats the caution that the alternative may not be better.
On the other side of the track.
Reiterates that the other side of the situation may not be preferable.
All your so-called friends,
Criticism of associates who taught dishonesty.
Taught you how to cheat and lie.
Implies a betrayal or negative influence from supposed friends.
Now you say you're gonna jump honey,
Expresses a risky decision to leave a problematic situation.
From the fryin' pan into the fire.
Suggests moving from one difficult situation to another.
Don't burn down that bridge darlin'
Reiteration of the advice not to burn bridges completely.
Just might want to come back.
Reemphasizes the potential desire to return.
'Cause the grass ain't no greener,
Repeats the caution that the alternative may not be superior.
On the other side of the track.
Restates that the other side of the situation may not be better.
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