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Burn Lyrics

by Ellie Goulding

Lyricist: Ellie Goulding, Stephen Christian

37 views • Published on Sep 25, 2026

Burn Lyrics

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 gonna see us from outer space, outer space Light it up, like we're the stars of the human race, human race When the lights turned down, 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 And we gonna let it burn burn burn burn We gonna let it burn burn burn burn Gonna let it burn burn burn burn We gonna let it burn burn burn burn We don't wanna leave, no, we just gonna be right now, right now And what we see, is everybody's on the floor acting crazy getting lurker to the lights out Music's on, i'm waking up, we stop the vibe, and we bump it up And it's over now, we got the love, there's no secret now, no secret now When the lights turned down, they don't know what they heard Strike the smash, 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 And we gonna let it burn burn burn burn We gonna let it burn burn burn burn Gonna let it burn burn burn burn We gonna let it burn burn burn burn When the lights turned down, they don't know what they heard Strike the match, play it loud, giving love to the world We gonna let it burn burn burn burn Burn burn burn burn 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 When the lights turned down, 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 And we gonna let it burn burn burn burn We gonna let it burn burn burn burn Gonna let it burn burn burn burn We gonna let it burn burn burn burn When the lights turned down, 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 And we gonna let it burn

Meaning of Burn

“Burn” by Ellie Goulding is a pulsating anthem of liberation and unrestrained joy, built around the intoxicating image of an unstoppable, radiant fire. The core theme revolves around shedding inhibitions and embracing ecstatic release, driven by a primal urge to simply *feel* – to let go of anxieties and expectations and succumb to pure, unadulterated experience. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a collective transformation; people are “on the floor acting crazy,” captivated by an irresistible energy, fueled by music and a shared desire to break free from the mundane. Goulding masterfully uses repetition – the insistent mantra of “let it burn” – to build this momentum, transforming into a powerful declaration of defiance against conformity and societal pressures. The imagery is deliberately hyperbolic: they’re seen "from outer space," suggesting an otherworldly experience, and the act of “striking a match” symbolizes igniting this transformative energy. More than just a dance track, "Burn" taps into a deep-seated human need for catharsis and connection. Goulding isn't simply advocating reckless abandon; she’s offering a permission slip to indulge in intense emotion, suggesting that vulnerability and letting go can actually be empowering. The final repetition of “we can light it up” emphasizes the collective nature of this experience – it’s not about an individual’s struggle but a shared uprising against darkness. Ultimately, the song's message is one of unapologetic celebration, urging listeners to embrace their passions, defy expectations, and let their inner fire illuminate the world around them, even if others don’t understand or can’t keep up with the intensity.

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