Bridge Burning

Foo Fighters

About Bridge Burning

"Bridge Burning" is a song by American rock band Foo Fighters. It was released as the fifth and final (sixth and final in the United Kingdom) single from their seventh studio album Wasting Light. It is also the first track on the album. On March 16, 2012, the online music magazine Loudwire announced that Foo Fighters would be releasing "Bridge Burning" as a proper radio single. The song appears on the soundtrack to the video game Madden NFL 12.


Year:
2011
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These are my famous last words
My number's up bridges will burn
Oh won't you let me twist your fate
It's getting kinda late

And I don't wanna wait no more
Oh may I have this dance of days
Locked in your embrace
You passed your test of faith

Another time, another place, another line upon your face
Another in your wake
Down crooked stairs and sideway glances comes the king of second chances
Now throw him in the flames

Whatever keeps you warm at night (whatever keeps you warm at night)
Whatever keeps you warm inside
Your bridges are burning now
They're all coming down
It's all coming 'round

You're burning them down
It's all coming 'round
They're all coming down
Your bridges are burning now

Oh let me put you in your place
Love it when you say, I'm giving everything away, but
Tell me what's in it for me

Tell me now what's in it for me
No one's getting this for free
So tell me now what's in it for me
Whatever keeps you warm at night (whatever keeps you warm at night)

Whatever keeps you warm inside
Your bridges are burning now
They're all coming down
It's all coming 'round

You're burning them down
It's all coming 'round
They're all coming down
Your bridges are burning now

Gathering the ashes
Everything thrown away
Gathering the ashes
Scatter as they blow away

Gathering the ashes
Everything thrown away
Gathering the ashes
Scatter as they blow away

Your bridges are burning now
They're all coming down
It's all coming 'round

You're burning them down
It's all coming 'round
They're all coming down

Your bridges are burning now (Gather in the ashes)
They're all coming down (Everything thrown away)
It's all coming 'round (Scatter as they blow away)

You're burning them down (Gather in the ashes)
It's all coming 'round (Everything thrown away)
They're all coming down (Gather in the ashes)
Your bridges are burning now (Scatter as they blow away)

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Foo Fighters

The Foo Fighters are an American rock band, formed in Seattle in 1994. It was founded by Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl as a one-man project following the death of Kurt Cobain and the resulting dissolution of his previous band. The group got its name from the UFOs and various aerial phenomena that were reported by Allied aircraft pilots in World War II, which were known collectively as foo fighters. Prior to the release of Foo Fighters' 1995 debut album Foo Fighters, which featured Grohl as the only official member, Grohl recruited bassist Nate Mendel and drummer William Goldsmith, both formerly of Sunny Day Real Estate, as well as fellow Nirvana touring bandmate Pat Smear as guitarist to complete the lineup. The band began with performances in Portland, Ore… more »

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Written by: DAVID ERIC GROHL, THOMAS STEVEN HAWKINS, NATE MENDEL, CHRISTOPHER A SHIFLETT, PAT SMEAR

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Songs Origin
"Bridge Burning" is the opening track from Foo Fighters' seventh studio album, "Wasting Light", released in 2011.
Lyrics
The lyrics of “Bridge Burning” combines wordplay and metaphors, addressing themes such as regret, reconciliation, and moving forward.
Sound
Famously, Dave Grohl described the song as sounding like "AC/DC meets 2112 era Rush."
Collaborators
This track, like other songs from the album "Wasting Light" was produced by Butch Vig, who also produced Nirvana's "Nevermind", a band in which Dave Grohl, the Foo Fighter's frontman, was the former drummer.
Artistic Process
"Bridge Burning" was recorded using full analog equipment, a unique approach at a time when most music was being recorded digitally.
Album Success
"Wasting Light", the album containing "Bridge Burning", debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and was also nominated for six Grammy Awards.
Live Performances
"Bridge Burning" opened many of the band's shows on the "Wasting Light" tour, providing a powerful, high-energy start to their concerts.
Music Video
A music video was made for the song which was composed of live footage from the band's Wasting Light World Tour.
Creative Inspiration
According to some interpretations, the lyrics to "Bridge Burning" could be about Dave Grohl's previous experiences and relationships in his music career.
Recognition
"Bridge Burning" has received critical acclaim for its heavy guitar riffs and compelling lyrics, representing the Foo Fighters' signature rock sound.

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