What It Is to Burn

Finch

About What It Is to Burn

"What It Is to Burn" is the debut single and title track off the album What It Is to Burn by the U. S. post-hardcore band Finch. It was released as a single in 2003 and was featured in the pilot episode of One Tree Hill. A demo version of the song was released on the Drive-Thru Records compilation CD Welcome to the Family in 2001.


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Today's on fire
The sky is bleeding above me, and I am blistered
I walk these lines of blasphemy, every day
And still

Like a bad star, I'm falling faster down to her
She's the only one who knows, what it is to burn

I feel diseased
Is there no sympathy, from the sun
The sky's still fire
But I am safe in here, from the world outside

So tell me
What's the price to pay for glory

Like a bad star, I'm falling faster down to her
She's the only one who knows, what it is to burn

Today is fine, and she burns
Today is fine, and she burns
She burns

Like a bad star, I'm falling faster down to her
She's the only one who knows, what it is to burn

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Finch

The true finches are small to medium-sized passerine birds in the family Fringillidae. Finches have stout conical bills adapted for eating seeds and often have colourful plumage. They occupy a great range of habitats where they are usually resident and do not migrate. They have a worldwide distribution except for Australia and the polar regions. The family includes species known as siskins, canaries, redpolls, serins, grosbeaks and euphonias. Many birds in other families are also commonly called "finches". These groups include: the estrildid finches (Estrildidae) of the Old World tropics and Australia; some members of the Old World bunting family (Emberizidae) and the American sparrow family (Passerellidae); and the Darwin's finches of the Galapagos islands, … more »

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Written by: ALEJANDRO M. LINARES, ALEJANDRO MARTINEZ LINARES, ALEXANDER PAPPAS, DEREK DOHERTY, NATHAN BARCALOW, RANDY STROHMEYER

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15 facts about this song

Origin
"What It Is To Burn" is a song by the American post-hardcore band Finch, formed in 1999 in Temecula, California.
Album Appearance
"What It Is To Burn" is the title track from Finch's debut studio album.
Release Date
The album, and hence the title track, was released by Drive-Thru Records on March 12, 2003.
Music Style
The song fits the genre of post-hardcore and emo music, which was proliferating in the early 2000s.
Critical Reception
The album, featuring "What It Is To Burn," was critically acclaimed for its unique fusion of hardcore punk and melodic rock, with many critics highlighting the title track as a particular standout.
Chart Performance
"What It Is To Burn" has reached No. 2 on the UK Rock Chart and was also a hit on U.S Alternative radio.
Music Video
The accompanying music video, which was directed by The Malloys, gained significant play on MTV and other music channels.
Use in Media
The song was featured in the soundtrack of the video games 'SSX 3' and 'Aggressive Inline.'
Live Performances
Finch often closes their live sets with "What It Is To Burn," and it was also a staple on their setlist during the Vans Warped Tour.
Anniversary Tour
Finch celebrated the 10th anniversary of the album in 2013 with a tour where they played the album in its entirety, illustrating the song and album's lasting impact and popularity.
Vinyl Reissue
In 2014, Tragic Hero Records reissued the album "What It Is To Burn" on vinyl to commemorate its legacy.
Lineup
The lineup of Finch during the recording of this song included Nate Barcalow (vocals), Derek Doherty (bass), Randy Strohmeyer (guitar), Alex Linares (guitar), and Alex Pappas (drums).
Disbandment and Reunion
Despite multiple disbandments and lineup changes, Finch has frequently reunited and played "What It Is To Burn" due to high demand from fans.
Significant Lyrics
The lyrics of "What It Is to Burn" reference feelings of rejection and passion, common themes in the emo-genre.
Cover Versions
Multiple bands have covered "What It Is To Burn," demonstrating its influence in the post-hardcore scene.

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