Burn My Shadow

UNKLE

About Burn My Shadow

"Burn My Shadow" is a song by English electronic group UNKLE, featuring the vocals of Ian Astbury of The Cult. Despite its popularity on the War Stories (album) and being used in several films, TV shows, promos and adverts, the song did poorly on the UK Singles Chart; peaking in at No.112 The music video was directed by Miguel Sapochnik and features actor Goran Višnjić.


Year:
2007
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I have burned my tomorrows
And I stand inside today
At the edge of the future
And my dreams all fade away

And burn my shadow away...

I faced my destroyer
I was ambushed by a lie
And you judged me once for falling
This wounded heart arise

And burn my shadow away...

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UNKLE

Unkle (also written as U.N.K.L.E.) are a British musical outfit founded in 1994 by school friends James Lavelle and Tim Goldsworthy. Originally categorized as trip-hop, the group once included producer DJ Shadow and have employed a variety of guest artists and producers. more »

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Written by: CHRISTOPHER ALLEN GOSS, IAN ROBERT ASTBURY, JAMES GABRIEL LEO LAVELLE, RICHARD LEIGH FILE

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Band Name Origin
"UNKLE" (stylized as U.N.K.L.E.) originally stood for “Unkle Sounds," a name coined by the band's creators, mixing engineer/producer Tim Goldsworthy and record label owner James Lavelle.
Partnership
"Burn My Shadow" is a result of collaboration between UNKLE and Ian Astbury, the lead vocalist for The Cult, who provided the vocals for this track.
Song Theme
The lyrics convey a theme of futile struggle and self-destruction. The phrase “burn my shadow away” suggests the desire to evade or escape one’s past or personal demons.
Album Success
The track "Burn My Shadow" is from the album "War Stories," which was a notable success in 2007. It was UNKLE's third studio album and garnered them significant popularity.
Popular Media
The song was included in numerous soundtracks, such as the trailer for the video game "Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood" and the film "Repo Men."
Music Video
The music video for "Burn My Shadow" was directed by acclaimed director and photographer Miguel Sapochnik, who's known for directing episodes of "Game of Thrones."
Visual Portrayal
The music video for "Burn My Shadow" portrays a man undergoing a harsh physical transformation or mutilation, creating a vivid visual metaphor for the song's theme.
Album Artwork
The cover artwork for the "War Stories" album was created by 3D, aka Robert Del Naja from Massive Attack, highlighting UNKLE's relationships with other groundbreaking artists in the music scene.
Variety of Collaborations
Throughout the album "War Stories," including "Burn my Shadow," 11 different guest artists are featured as vocalists, showcasing UNKLE's wide-ranging collaborative spirit.
Live Performance
UNKLE performed "Burn My Shadow" live for the first time at an art installation in Central London in 2007, accompanied by a visual show designed by artists Warren Du Preez and Nick Thornton Jones.

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