Burn
David Bowie, Nine Inch Nails
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This world rejects me This world threw me away This world never gave me a chance This world gonna have to pay Well I don't believe in your institutions I did what you wanted me to I'm like the cancer in your system I've got a little surprise for you Something inside of me Has opened up its eyes Why did you put it there? Did you not realize This thing inside of me It screams the loudest sound Sometimes I think I could Burn I look down from at where you're standing Flock of sheep out on display With all your lies bumped up around you I can take it all away Something inside of me Has opened up its eyes Why did you put it there? Did you not realize Something inside of me It screams the loudest sound Sometimes I think I could I'm gonna burn this whole world down I never was a part of you Burn I was a soldier I am corruption I am the agent Of your destruction I am perversion Sick with desire I am your future Swallowed up in fire
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12 facts about this song
Background"Burn" is one of David Bowie's unreleased songs that was supposed to appear on his scrapped Toy album, which was originally scheduled for release in 2001.
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Album InformationCompared to the other tracks featured on the Toy album, "Burn" was one of the few original songs. Most tracks on the album were re-recordings of Bowie's early works.
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LeakAlthough the Toy album was never officially released, the tracks, including "Burn," were leaked on the internet in 2011.
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InfluenceThe chorus of "Burn" has been cited as possibly influenced by the 1963 song "Night of the Long Grass" by The Troggs.
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Style"Burn" features Bowie's signature rock style fused with electronic elements, highlighting his evolution as an artist.
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Lyrical ThemeLike many of Bowie's songs, the lyrics of "Burn" are laden with philosophical thought and introspection, dealing with themes of change, alienation, and the passage of time.
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LegacyThough it was never officially released, "Burn" has gained a cult following among Bowie fans who admire his extensive and diverse body of work.
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PerformanceWhile the existence of "Burn" is widely known, there is little evidence to suggest that Bowie ever performed this song live.
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Recording"Burn" was recorded around the year 2000, during Bowie's later, more experimental phase of his career.
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Critical ReceptionDespite its unofficial status, critics and fans alike have noted that "Burn," like many songs from the Toy album, showcases Bowie's still-vibrant creativity and musical adaptability towards the end of his career.
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InspirationThere is speculation that, similar to other pieces of his repertoire, "Burn" holds autobiographical elements, reflecting Bowie's personal experiences and views.
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Release ControversyThe non-release of the Toy album, and consequently "Burn," was allegedly due to disputes between Bowie and his record label, Virgin Records.
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