Burn It Down

Burn It Down single cover art by The Knockaround Band: a chalk-drawn candle burning at both ends on a purple background

Burn It Down

is about burning the candle at both ends—running yourself down, repeating mistakes, and still reaching for the things that keep the fire going. Through bloodshot eyes and another sleepless night, the song captures that pull between knowing you need to stop and wanting to keep going.

It’s a song for anyone who’s ever felt worn out but kept fanning the flames.

“Yeah it would be nice
To get things right
But I forgot my brakes”

  • I got bloodshot eyes

    ‘Cause I forgot to chase

    Yeah I went all night

    Without the light

    And a dream that’s lost its way

    And now I can’t hide

    Behind all my mistakes

    Yeah it would be nice

    To get things right

    But I forgot my brakes

    And it’s all been said

    Over and over again

    Yeah I forgot what I spent

    So

    I might as well

    Burn it down at both ends

    Burn it down at both ends

    Now days go by

    And I kept fanning flames

    I forgot to try

    And lose this high

    Regret’s a hallow game (I keep playing)

    I can’t cry

    Oh no

    Who’s else to blame

    So let it ride

    Just one more night

    Cuz tomorrows still the same (Let it go again)

    And it’s all been said

    Over and over again

    Yeah I Forgot what I spent

    So

    I Might as well

    Burn it down at both ends

    Burn it down at both ends

    Yeah I’ll keep going

    Let the clocks stop

    Yeah it taste too good

    To let go

    ‘Cause tonight

    I might drop

    Yeah it might be worth the burn

    And it’s all been said

    Over and over again

    Forgot what I spent

    So

    I Might as well

    Burn it at both ends

    Burn it down at both ends

    Burn it down at both ends

    Burn it down at both ends