What It Is to Burn
Finch
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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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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.
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Album Appearance"What It Is To Burn" is the title track from Finch's debut studio album.
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Release DateThe album, and hence the title track, was released by Drive-Thru Records on March 12, 2003.
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Music StyleThe song fits the genre of post-hardcore and emo music, which was proliferating in the early 2000s.
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Critical ReceptionThe 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.
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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.
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Music VideoThe accompanying music video, which was directed by The Malloys, gained significant play on MTV and other music channels.
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Use in MediaThe song was featured in the soundtrack of the video games 'SSX 3' and 'Aggressive Inline.'
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Live PerformancesFinch 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.
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Anniversary TourFinch 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.
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Vinyl ReissueIn 2014, Tragic Hero Records reissued the album "What It Is To Burn" on vinyl to commemorate its legacy.
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LineupThe 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).
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Disbandment and ReunionDespite multiple disbandments and lineup changes, Finch has frequently reunited and played "What It Is To Burn" due to high demand from fans.
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Significant LyricsThe lyrics of "What It Is to Burn" reference feelings of rejection and passion, common themes in the emo-genre.
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Cover VersionsMultiple bands have covered "What It Is To Burn," demonstrating its influence in the post-hardcore scene.
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