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Elton John Burn Down The Mission Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 9/10 [1 vote]Album: Tumbleweed Connection / Original Release Date: 1970-10-30Genre: PopSong Duration: 6 min 22 sec
ELTON JOHN
- Burn Down The Mission Lyrics / with translationsYou tell me there's an angel in your tree
Did he say he'd come to call on me
For things are getting desperate in our home
Living in the parish of the restless folks I know
Everybody now bring your family down to the riverside
Look to the east to see where the fat stock hide
Behind four walls of stone the rich man sleeps
It's time we put the flame torch to their keep
Burn down the mission
If we're gonna stay alive
Watch the black smoke fly to heaven
See the red flame light the sky
Burn down the mission
Burn it down to stay alive
It's our only chance of living
Take all you need to live inside
Deep in the woods the squirrels are out today
My wife cried when they came to take me away
But what more could I do just to keep her warm
Than burn burn burn burn down the mission walls
Did he say he'd come to call on me
For things are getting desperate in our home
Living in the parish of the restless folks I know
Everybody now bring your family down to the riverside
Look to the east to see where the fat stock hide
Behind four walls of stone the rich man sleeps
It's time we put the flame torch to their keep
Burn down the mission
If we're gonna stay alive
See the red flame light the sky
Burn down the mission
Burn it down to stay alive
It's our only chance of living
Take all you need to live inside
Deep in the woods the squirrels are out today
My wife cried when they came to take me away
But what more could I do just to keep her warm
Than burn burn burn burn down the mission walls
Facts about Burn Down The Mission
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Burn Down The Mission is written by Bernie Taupin, Elton John.
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It is first released on October 30, 1970 as part of Elton John's album "Tumbleweed Connection" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the 9th track on this album.
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When we try to interpret the meaning, Elton John's 'Burn Down The Mission' is a passionate protest against oppression and injustice, metaphorically represented by the burning of the mission which is claimed as a necessary step towards the establishment of both survival and justice. Burn down the mission lyrics mainly point out social criticism, empowerment, anger, angst and freedom. The song conveys the message that the ruling must be opposed and that one must find ways to survive. The lyrics portray rebellion, violence, and devastation, with burning down a mission and setting a fire as the most vivid and extreme acts mentioned. The intensity of these elements reaches a point where the song deserves a PG-13 rating, thus, it is recommended that parents get to know the content first before giving permission for their very young kids to listen to it.
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Burn Down The Mission falls under the genre Pop.
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Burn Down The Mission song length is 6 minutes and 22 seconds.
Who wrote Burn Down The Mission lyrics?
Burn Down The Mission is written by Bernie Taupin, Elton John.
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When was Burn Down The Mission released?
It is first released on October 30, 1970 as part of Elton John's album "Tumbleweed Connection" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the 9th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Burn Down The Mission lyrics?
When we try to interpret the meaning, Elton John's 'Burn Down The Mission' is a passionate protest against oppression and injustice, metaphorically represented by the burning of the mission which is claimed as a necessary step towards the establishment of both survival and justice. Burn down the mission lyrics mainly point out social criticism, empowerment, anger, angst and freedom. The song conveys the message that the ruling must be opposed and that one must find ways to survive. The lyrics portray rebellion, violence, and devastation, with burning down a mission and setting a fire as the most vivid and extreme acts mentioned. The intensity of these elements reaches a point where the song deserves a PG-13 rating, thus, it is recommended that parents get to know the content first before giving permission for their very young kids to listen to it.
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Which genre is Burn Down The Mission?
Burn Down The Mission falls under the genre Pop.
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How long is the song Burn Down The Mission?
Burn Down The Mission song length is 6 minutes and 22 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Bernie Taupin, Elton JohnRecord Label(s): 1970 This Record Company Ltd
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