Bridge on Fire
Burning Bridges: A Tale of Regret and Redemption
Lyrics
The old bridge is on fire and I'm the one to blame
The speaker acknowledges responsibility for a fire on an old bridge.
A stone cold igniter of a violent flame
The speaker characterizes themselves as a catalyst for a destructive and intense fire.
Suffer all my brothers and the family name
The speaker reflects on the suffering of their family, including siblings, due to their actions.
Like worn out lovers, nobody was gonna change
Comparing relationships to worn-out lovers, the speaker suggests a lack of willingness for change.
Our backs were weary and I, I had enough
The speaker expresses exhaustion and dissatisfaction with their situation.
And you said I want you to know what you're walking away from
Someone advises the speaker to understand the consequences of their choice to leave.
But it was not enough
The advice was insufficient to prevent the speaker from leaving.
The old bridge is on fire and tearing at our clothes
The destructive fire on the bridge intensifies and affects personal relationships.
Some deadly unnamed fighter, here come the final blows
An unidentified adversary emerges, representing challenges and confrontations.
We're coughing up our failures and choking on our lows
Reflecting on failures and hardships, the speaker struggles and suffers.
Leaving a trail behind us of blood and broken bones
The aftermath of the speaker's actions includes a trail of physical and emotional wounds.
Our backs were weary and I, I had enough
The speaker reiterates weariness and discontent.
And you said I want you to know what you're walking away from
Despite being warned, the speaker chooses to walk away from the situation.
But it was not enough, no it was not enough
The warning and realization were not enough to prevent the departure.
Easy come (easy come), easy go (easy go)
The phrase "Easy come, easy go" suggests a casual attitude toward consequences.
It's a long way home, it's a long way home
Highlighting the difficulty of returning, the journey home is portrayed as a long and challenging one.
Our backs are weary and I, I had enough
Repetition of weariness and dissatisfaction, emphasizing the speaker's emotional state.
And you said I want you to know what you're walking away from
The speaker is reminded of what they are leaving behind, but the impact is not enough to change their decision.
But it was not enough, no
Despite the reminder, the speaker remains resolute in their choice to leave.
The old bridge is on fire
The imagery of the old bridge still being on fire reinforces the ongoing consequences of the speaker's actions.
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