Burn the Bridge

LE SSERAFIM's 'Burn the Bridge' is a powerful anthem of self-assurance, defiance, and the relentless pursuit of one's desires. The song opens with a declaration of confidence and certainty in one's decisions, setting the tone for a narrative that challenges societal constraints and expectations. The lyrics convey a struggle against darkness and external pressures, symbolized by the lines '闇は私を追い詰めて、答えを強要する' (The darkness corners me, demanding an answer). This metaphorical darkness represents the societal and internal pressures to conform or give up.

The song's central theme revolves around the idea of rejecting limitations and embracing the forbidden. The lyrics '허락한 범위 내에서만 앞으로 나아가라고' (Only move forward within the allowed range) and 'My answer? I wish for what is forbidden to me' highlight a rebellious spirit that refuses to be confined. The imagery of opening closed and locked doors symbolizes breaking free from restrictions and choosing one's path, even if it means taking risks and facing uncertainty.

A significant aspect of the song is the call for solidarity and shared purpose. The lines '私は信じてきた / その扉を開く私の隣に / 私と同じ炎を持った 君がいるということを' (I have believed / That next to me opening that door / Is someone with the same flame as me) emphasize the importance of companionship and mutual support in overcoming obstacles. The repeated refrain 'Burn the bridge / Burn it all' signifies a complete severance from the past and a commitment to forging a new path without looking back. The song concludes with a powerful assertion of identity and resilience, encapsulated in the lines 'We don't have to be forgiven / We are unforgiven,' embracing a sense of unapologetic self-determination and strength.