Burning Down Love

The New Shining's 'Burning Down Love' is a poignant exploration of the tumultuous and consuming nature of love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a relationship that is both intoxicating and destructive. The opening lines, 'Fruitless desires, burning me down / Spin me in circles till I hit the ground,' immediately set the tone for a love that is overwhelming and disorienting. The imagery of being spun in circles and hitting the ground suggests a loss of control and a sense of being overwhelmed by emotions.

As the song progresses, the lyrics delve deeper into the pain and sorrow that accompany this intense love. Phrases like 'Drown me in sorrow, darkness reveal / I’ve found my deception in all that I feel' highlight the internal conflict and the realization that this love, while powerful, is also deceptive and damaging. The repeated refrain, 'I try not to feel close to you / But nothing else matters but you,' underscores the struggle between wanting to distance oneself from the pain and being unable to let go of the person who is the source of both joy and suffering.

The song's climax, 'And all that you see is now lost / And all that once mattered is gone,' signifies the ultimate loss and the complete consumption of the self by this burning love. The metaphor of fire is prevalent throughout the song, symbolizing both the passion and the destruction that love can bring. The New Shining's musical style, characterized by emotive vocals and powerful instrumentation, amplifies the intensity of the lyrics, making 'Burning Down Love' a compelling and relatable portrayal of the darker side of love.