Burning Bridges
Burning Bridges: Defying Greed, Embracing Power
Lyrics
The dreams are so real and the lies are so real
The dreams are vivid and the lies are pervasive.
To be naive to the almighty dollar
Being ignorant of the overpowering influence of money.
In our own minds could be our demise if we did not
Our own thoughts and beliefs might lead to our downfall if we don't trust in our minds.
believe in our mind and our power we see all the greed
Belief in our own minds and abilities is crucial; there is awareness of greed obstructing progress.
and our progress denied
Despite our efforts, progress is hindered by denial.
Our belief is Benin onto you
Our belief is extended to you (possibly referring to sharing values or principles).
Faith within us adversity seen before
Faith within us has faced challenges before.
Now with the strength with our people we burn
Now, with the strength of our people, we resist and confront challenges.
Burning the bridges down
Expressing the act of destroying connections and relationships.
Burn them down to the ground
Emphasizing the complete destruction of those connections.
Do you believe in the death of a dream how could you
Questioning belief in the demise of a dream and expressing disbelief.
even allow it
Criticizing the acceptance or allowance of the death of a dream.
We won't be denied by our own pride so leave us in peace
We won't be denied due to our pride; preferring peace over war.
rather than war this war will be fought with hearts and
Asserting that the conflict will be fought with hearts and minds, not physical means.
our minds you will not win so don't even try
Confidently stating that the opponent will not succeed in their attempts.
Now this known so you leave us alone and all we can say
Now that this is known, requesting to be left alone; emphasizing determination.
is we burn
Reiterating the theme of resistance and burning metaphorical bridges.
Burning the bridges down
Reinforcing the idea of burning bridges as an act of defiance.
Burn them down to the ground
Stressing the completeness of burning bridges down to the ground.
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