Ellie Goulding’s “Burn” is a compelling ballad that delves into the complexities of ending a toxic relationship. With raw and emotional lyrics, Goulding expresses the anguish of loving someone who doesn’t reciprocate. The song’s captivating vocals and rhythmic beat mirror the intensity of the lyrics, creating an unforgettable listening experience.
Released in 2013 as the second single from Goulding’s “Halcyon” album, “Burn” achieved commercial success, securing the second spot on the UK Singles Chart and fourth place on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. Critics have lauded the song for its emotional depth and powerful vocals, leading to multiple cover versions, including renditions by Kelly Clarkson and Demi Lovato.
Burn Lyrics
[Verse 1]
We
We don’t have to worry ’bout nothing
‘Cause we got the fire
And we’re burning one hell of a something
They
They’re gonna see us from outer space, outer space
Light it up
Like we’re the stars of the human race, human race
[Pre-Chorus]
When the light started out
They don’t know what they heard
Strike the match, play it loud
Giving love to the world
We’ll be raising our hands
Shinin’ up to the sky
‘Cause we got the fire, fire, fire
Yeah, we got the fire, fire, fire
[Chorus]
And we’re gonna let it burn, burn, burn, burn
We’re gonna let it burn, burn, burn, burn
Gonna let it burn, burn, burn, burn
We’re gonna let it burn, burn, burn, burn
[Verse 2]
We don’t wanna leave, no
We just wanna be right now, right, ri-ri-right now
And what we see
Is everybody’s on the floor, actin’ crazy, gettin’ loco till the lights out
Music’s on, I’m waking up
We start the fire, then we burn it up
And it’s over now, we got the love
There’s no sleepin’ now, no sleepin’ now, sleepin’ now
[Pre-Chorus]
When the light started out
They don’t know what they heard
Strike the match, play it loud
Giving love to the world
We’ll be raising our hands
Shinin’ up to the sky
‘Cause we got the fire, fire, fire
Yeah, we got the fire, fire, fire
[Chorus]
And we’re gonna let it burn, burn, burn, burn
We’re gonna let it burn, burn, burn, burn
Gonna let it burn, burn, burn, burn
We’re gonna let it burn, burn, burn, burn
When the light started out
They don’t know what they heard
Strike the match, play it loud
Giving love to the world
[Post-Chorus]
We’re gonna let it burn, burn, burn, burn, burn, burn (Ooh)
Burn, burn, burn, burn, burn, burn (Ooh)
[Bridge]
We can light it up, up, up
So they can’t put it out, out, out
We can light it up, up, up
So they can’t put it out, out, out
We can light it up, up, up
So they can’t put it out, out, out
We can light it up, up, up
So they can’t put it out, out, out
[Pre-Chorus]
When the lights started out
They don’t know what they heard
Strike the match, play it loud
Giving love to the world
We’ll be raising our hands
Shining up to the sky
‘Cause we got the fire, fire, fire
Yeah, we got the fire, fire, fire
[Chorus]
And we’re gonna let it burn, burn, burn, burn
We’re gonna let it burn, burn, burn, burn
Gonna let it burn, burn, burn, burn
We’re gonna let it burn, burn, burn, burn (Let it burn)
When the lights started out
They don’t know what they heard
Strike the match, play it loud
Giving love to the world
We’ll be raising our hands (Burn, burn, burn, burn)
Shinin’ up to the sky (We’re gonna let it burn, burn, let it burn)
‘Cause we got the fire, fire, fire
Yeah, we got the fire, fire, fire
[Outro]
And we’re gonna let it burn
