Burn
Tina Arena
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Do you wanna be a poet and write Do you wanna be an actor up in lights Do you wanna be a soldier and fight for love Do you wanna travel the world Do you wanna be a diver for pearls Or climb a mountain and touch the clouds above Be anyone you want to be Bring to life your fantasies But I want something in return I want you to burn Burn for me baby Like a candle in my night Oh burn Burn for me burn for me Are you gonna be a gambler and deal Are you gonna be a doctor and heal Or go to heaven and touch God's face Are you gonna be a dreamer who sleeps Are you gonna be a sinner who weeps Or an angel under grace I'll lay down on your bed of coals Offer up my heart and soul But in return I want you to burn Burn for me baby Like a candle in my night Oh burn Burn for me burn for me Laugh for me, cry for me Pray for me, fly for me Live for me, die for me I want you to burn Burn for me baby Like a candle in my night Oh burn Burn for me burn for me
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Written by: Filippina Lydia Arena, Pamela P. Reswick, Stephen E. Werfel
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
Artist Background"Burn" is sung by Tina Arena, an Australian singer, songwriter, and musical theater actress who has been active in the music industry since 1974.
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Song SuccessReleased in 1997, "Burn" became one of Tina Arena's most successful songs, reaching the top of the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Singles Chart.
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Album RecordingThe song "Burn" is from the platinum album "In Deep," Tina Arena's third studio album.
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Song ThemeThe song advocates strength and independence in love relationships, a recurring theme in Arena's music.
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Genre"Burn" is classified under the Pop genre but also incorporates elements of Adult Contemporary music.
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Multiple VersionsThe song "Burn" was also released in Spanish, Italian, and French, reflecting Arena's multilingual skills.
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Live PerformancesTina Arena performed "Burn" live at the Concert of the Century on Australia Day in 1998.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Burn" shows Tina Arena wearing a red dress and standing on a spinning platform, symbolizing the constant changes in relationships.
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Song WritersThe song is co-written by Tina Arena, Pam Reswick, and Steve Werfel.
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Award NominationsThe song earned Tina Arena a nomination for Best Female Artist at the ARIA Music Awards.
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Chart Performance"Burn" also ranked number two on the New Zealand Singles Chart, giving Arena significant international success.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, including Filipino singer Sarah Geronimo and Australian band Human Nature.
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Soundtrack FeaturesThe song "Burn" was featured in the Filipino teleseries "The Better Woman."
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Certification"Burn" was certified 2× Platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).
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LegacyTill today, "Burn" remains one of Tina Arena's signature songs and continues to receive airplay on various radio stations.
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