We Should All Burn Together
Russ Lyrics


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I guess this one's for the world
Yeah

If this is to end in fire
Then we should all burn together
Watch the flames climb high into the night
Calling our father, oh, stand by and we will
Watch the flames burn on and on
The mountain side (Yeah)

I'm a lover, I'm a fighter, I'm a brother, I'm a writer
I'm a soul equipped with the voice who took the choice to take the mic up
See a lot of human beings doing life inside their mind, 'cause
They're born into the bondage, mental slavery 'til it's time to
Either die or break the shackles, tell me what's the difference
I'm just tryna live as free as I can while I'm existing
In this realm, I swear it's hell until you break free
But I'ma break the boundaries before the boundaries ever break me, but

If this is to end in fire
Then we should all burn together
Watch the flames climb high into the night
Calling our father, oh, stand by and we will
Watch the flames burn on and on
The mountain side

I need your ears, I need your fears to disintegrate
I see the years, I see the tears but put love in the place
I know it seems like sometimes the sunshine forgets to do its job
'Cause all you know is rain and pain and the changes won't come off
'Cause God doesn't feel so close anymore when your mind is so far gone
The Devil's got a hold on your soul, they've got this bond
That's so strong
I just hope I encourage you to break it
'Cause there's no wrong in tryin' to do right even if you don't make it

If this is to end in fire
Then we should all burn together
Watch the flames climb high into the night
Calling out father, oh, stand by and we will
Watch the flames burn on and on
The mountain side

If this is to end in fire
Then we should all burn together
Watch the flames climb high into the night
Calling out father, oh, stand by and we will




Watch the flames burn on and on
The mountain side

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Russ's song "We Should All Burn Together" seem to be a call for unity and strength in the face of adversity. The opening lines, "If this is to end in fire / Then we should all burn together" suggest that even though things might get difficult or dangerous, everyone should stick together and face the challenge as a united front. The subsequent line, "Watch the flames climb high into the night / Calling out father, oh, stand by and we will / Watch the flames burn on and on / The mountain side," creates vivid imagery of a group of people watching a fire together, but also indicates a spiritual element of the song.


Russ goes on to share some personal insights about himself, revealing that he is a "lover, a fighter, a brother, a writer" and a person who is striving to live free in a world that often seems like "hell." He then addresses the listener directly, urging them to let go of fear and embrace love, even if it seems like the world is full of pain and darkness. Overall, the song seems to be a message of hope and encouragement to anyone who is struggling, reminding them that they are not alone and that they can overcome even the toughest challenges as long as they have faith and love.


Line by Line Meaning

I guess this one's for the world
This song is dedicated to everyone listening.


If this is to end in fire
If the world is going to end catastrophically.


Then we should all burn together
If we're all going to suffer the same fate, we should stand united.


Watch the flames climb high into the night
Visualize the destruction that would occur in this scenario.


Calling our father, oh, stand by and we will
Asking for divine intervention or guidance.


Watch the flames burn on and on
The flames will continue to spread and cause more damage.


The mountain side (Yeah)
The physical surroundings or world as we know it.


I'm a lover, I'm a fighter, I'm a brother, I'm a writer
I am versatile and multifaceted with various roles in my life.


I'm a soul equipped with the voice who took the choice to take the mic up
I have chosen to use my voice and music as a platform for expression.


See a lot of human beings doing life inside their mind, 'cause
Many people are living in their own heads, not fully present in the world around them.


They're born into the bondage, mental slavery 'til it's time to
People often feel trapped or limited by their own thoughts and beliefs.


Either die or break the shackles, tell me what's the difference
It's a matter of life or death to free oneself from mental chains.


I'm just tryna live as free as I can while I'm existing
I'm striving for personal freedom and liberation.


In this realm, I swear it's hell until you break free
The world can be oppressive and limiting until we learn to break free from our own mental and emotional chains.


But I'ma break the boundaries before the boundaries ever break me, but
I will push beyond the limitations I currently face.


I need your ears, I need your fears to disintegrate
I need others to listen and overcome their own fears.


I see the years, I see the tears but put love in the place
I acknowledge the pain and suffering we face, but we can replace it with love.


I know it seems like sometimes the sunshine forgets to do its job
Life can be tough and feel unfair at times.


'Cause all you know is rain and pain and the changes won't come off
Bad experiences can be hard to shake and leave lasting impressions.


'Cause God doesn't feel so close anymore when your mind is so far gone
It can be hard to connect with a higher power when struggling with mental health or emotional issues.


The Devil's got a hold on your soul, they've got this bond
We can feel trapped in negative thought patterns or unhealthy behaviors.


That's so strong
The hold the negative has on us can be overwhelming.


I just hope I encourage you to break it
I hope to inspire others to break free of negative patterns and beliefs.


'Cause there's no wrong in trying to do right even if you don't make it
Even if we don't achieve our goals, it's important to strive for positive change.




Writer(s): Vitale Russell James

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