MEAT LOAF
- Burning Down Lyrics / with translationsIf it takes them so long, so long to say yes, why don't they just say no
We don't need anyone to be put to the test, why don't they let us be
Chorus:
Livin' for the right to be, livin' for the right
Livin' for the right to be, livin' for the right
Livin' for the right to be free
We needed a plan, we needed defences, they couldn't raise a smile
As the world looked down, they raided our senses, there can be no reconcile
(chorus)
Burnin' down, burnin' down, burnin' down, burnin' down
There was a time in our life was taken for granted, it'll never come again
Our flower is dead, the seed is unplanted, they put it all to the flame
Burnin' down, burnin' down, burnin' down, burnin' down
Burnin' down, burnin' down, burnin' down, burnin' down
(chorus)
(Solo)
Burnin' down, burnin' down
Burnin' down, burnin' down, burnin' down, burnin' down... (to fade)
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We don't need anyone to be put to the test, why don't they let us be
Chorus:
Livin' for the right to be, livin' for the right
Livin' for the right to be, livin' for the right
Livin' for the right to be free
We needed a plan, we needed defences, they couldn't raise a smile
As the world looked down, they raided our senses, there can be no reconcile
(chorus)
Burnin' down, burnin' down, burnin' down, burnin' down
Our flower is dead, the seed is unplanted, they put it all to the flame
Burnin' down, burnin' down, burnin' down, burnin' down
Burnin' down, burnin' down, burnin' down, burnin' down
(chorus)
(Solo)
Burnin' down, burnin' down
Burnin' down, burnin' down, burnin' down, burnin' down... (to fade)
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Facts about Burning Down
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Burning Down is written by Billy Rankin.
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It is first released in 1986 as part of Meat Loaf's album "Blind Before I Stop" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 5th track on this album.
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When we try to interpret the meaning, the song 'Burning Down' by Meat Loaf conveys a message of fighting for freedom and individuality in the face of oppression and conformity. The lyrics show a battle against societal norms, and the act of burning down things represents a desire to fight against restrictions and live authentically. The lyrics of Burning down primarily focus on themes of freedom and empowerment, while also presenting a message of hope and inspiration and making social commentary. The song communicates that people must fight for freedom through their battle against loss and their experience of destruction and their state of despair. The lyrics present themes which show struggle and resistance, but they do not suit extremely young children. The song contains no clear violence or adult content, yet its "burning down" imagery and "flower is dead" reference create an intense atmosphere that needs parental supervision.
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Burning Down falls under the genre Rock.
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Burning Down song length is 5 minutes and 10 seconds.
Who wrote Burning Down lyrics?
Burning Down is written by Billy Rankin.
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When was Burning Down released?
It is first released in 1986 as part of Meat Loaf's album "Blind Before I Stop" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 5th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Burning Down lyrics?
When we try to interpret the meaning, the song 'Burning Down' by Meat Loaf conveys a message of fighting for freedom and individuality in the face of oppression and conformity. The lyrics show a battle against societal norms, and the act of burning down things represents a desire to fight against restrictions and live authentically. The lyrics of Burning down primarily focus on themes of freedom and empowerment, while also presenting a message of hope and inspiration and making social commentary. The song communicates that people must fight for freedom through their battle against loss and their experience of destruction and their state of despair. The lyrics present themes which show struggle and resistance, but they do not suit extremely young children. The song contains no clear violence or adult content, yet its "burning down" imagery and "flower is dead" reference create an intense atmosphere that needs parental supervision.
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Which genre is Burning Down?
Burning Down falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Burning Down?
Burning Down song length is 5 minutes and 10 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Billy RankinRecord Label(s): 1986 Atlantic Recording Corporation
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