Burning Bright

Shinedown

About Burning Bright

"Burning Bright" is the fourth single from the rock band Shinedown's debut album Leave a Whisper. A new mix of the song was featured on the re-release of Leave a Whisper, titled the "Sanford" mix. It reached number two on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. The song was also sampled on the track "Just to be Different" from rapper Joe Budden's Halfway House album.


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I feel like there is no need for conversation
Some questions are better left without a reason
And I would rather reveal myself than my situation
Now and then I consider my hesitation

The more the light shines through me
I pretend to close my eyes
The more the dark consumes me
I pretend I'm burning, burning bright

I wonder if the things I did were just to be different
To spare myself of the constant shame of my existence
And I would surely redeem myself in my desperation
Here and now I'll express my situation

The more the light shines through me
I pretend to close my eyes
The more the dark consumes me
I pretend I'm burning bright
The more the light shines through me
I pretend to close my eyes
The more the dark consumes me
I pretend I'm burning

There's nothing ever wrong, but nothing's ever right
Such a cruel contradiction
I know I crossed the line, it's not easy to define
I'm born to indecision
There's always something new, some path I'm supposed to choose
With no particular rhyme or reason

The more the light shines through me
I pretend to close my eyes
The more the dark consumes me
I pretend I'm burning bright
The more the light shines through me
I pretend to close my eyes
The more the dark consumes me
I pretend I'm burning

I feel like there is no need for conversation

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Shinedown

Shinedown is an American hard rock band from Jacksonville, Florida, formed in 2001 and founded by members Brent Smith (vocals), Brad Stewart (bass), Jasin Todd (guitar), and Barry Kerch (drums). A few line-up changes followed, and the band's current line-up consists of Smith and Kerch, the band's only two remaining original members, with guitarist Zach Myers and bassist and pianist Eric Bass. Since Shinedown's inception, they have released four albums – Leave a Whisper (2003), Us and Them (2005), The Sound of Madness (2008), and Amaryllis (2012) – and a total of 15 singles. They have sold more than 10 million albums worldwide. more »

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Written by: BRENT SMITH, TONY BATTAGLIA

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10 facts about this song

Album Classification
The song "Burning Bright" is part of the album named "Leave a Whisper" which was released by Shinedown in 2003.
Band Formation
Shinedown is an American rock band from Jacksonville, Florida, formed by singer Brent Smith in 2001. "Burning Bright" was one of the songs produced by the band's original lineup.
Chart Performance
"Burning Bright" peaked at No.2 on the U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock chart, making it one of Shinedown's most successful songs to date.
Music Video
The music video for "Burning Bright" features the band performing in a small, enclosed space, representing the song's introspective lyrics and emotional intensity.
Inspiration
The lyrics of "Burning Bright" are thought to embody lead singer Brent Smith's struggles with substance abuse and the desire to overcome his personal demons.
Single Release
The song was released as the third single from their debut album "Leave a Whisper" on November 16, 2004.
Acoustic Version
An acoustic version of "Burning Bright" is included on the re-release of the album "Leave a Whisper".
Lyrics Content
"Burning Bright" is known for its introspective and multi-layered lyrics, exploring themes such as self-worth, redemption, and personal struggle.
Songwriting
The song was written by Shinedown members Brent Smith and Brad Stewart.
Reception
"Burning Bright", consistent with the album "Leave a Whisper", received mixed reviews from music critics with many praising the band's hard rock sound and reflective, personal lyrics.

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