Burning Like a Flame

Dokken

About Burning Like a Flame

"Burning Like a Flame" is a song by American heavy metal band Dokken, released in 1987 on the album Back for the Attack. The song peaked at number 20 on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and at number 72 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.


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1999
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Never thought our love would last
For so long
Time and time again
I thought that you would be gone
Still we kept love hanging on
I guess it's meant to be
That your heart still belongs to me

And now we've stood the test of time
We survived
I asked for hope and a chance
You gave the key to your heart
You used to say that I'm not sincere
I'm gonna prove that you're wrong
I'm never gonna leave your arms
Should've realized before
Your love's worth waiting for

Don't you know that
It's our love that's burning
Burning like a flame
And you know that
It's out love that's never gonna change
'Cause every time I touch you
You just make me go insane
Don't you know that
It's our love that's burning

Our love burning like a flame
Like a fantasy in the dark
You were gone
I couldn't say the words
That you wanted to hear
But baby, now that I see the light
I feel it's burning so bright
So let's stop wasting all this time
Should've seen it all before
Our love's worth waiting for

Don't you know that
It's our love that's burning
Burning like a flame
And you know that
It's out love that's never gonna change
'Cause every time I touch you
You just make me go insane
Don't you know that
It's our love that's burning

Our love burning like a flame
Should've seen it all before
Your love's worth waiting for

Don't you know that
It's our love that's burning
Burning like a flame
And you know that
It's out love that's never gonna change
'Cause every time I touch you
You just make me go insane
Don't you know that
It's our love that's burning
Our love burning like a flame
Our love, never gonna change

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Dokken

Dokken is an American heavy metal band formed in 1976. They split up in 1989 but reformed four years later. The group accumulated numerous charting singles and has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide. The band was nominated for a Grammy in 1989. more »

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Written by: DON DOKKEN, GEORGE LYNCH, JEFF PILSON, MICK BROWN

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10 facts about this song

Song Information
"Burning Like a Flame" was released by American heavy metal band Dokken on their 1987 album "Back for the Attack".
Chart Performance
The song reached number 72 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1987, making it the band's first top 100 hit.
Music Video
The music video for "Burning Like a Flame" was directed by Wayne Isham, who has directed videos for other top rock bands including Metallica and Bon Jovi.
Live Performances
Even though Dokken has undergone different lineup changes, "Burning Like a Flame" is one of the band’s consistent songs used for live performances.
Influence
This song is known for its catchy chorus, strong vocals from lead singer Don Dokken, and powerful guitar riffs from guitarist George Lynch, setting a trend for numerous power ballad-type songs in the late '80s.
Songwriting Process
The song was a collaborative effort between members of the band, signifying the group’s cohesive work dynamics.
Legacy
Today, "Burning Like a Flame" is considered a classic in the genre of '80s glam metal/hard rock and continues to resonate with fans worldwide, indicating the timeless appeal of Dokken's music.
Album Success
"Back for the Attack" album, which includes this song, became Dokken's most successful release, reaching number 13 on the Billboard 200 and is certified platinum.
Inspiration
Although the band hasn’t revealed specific inspiration for this song, its powerful lyrics seem to speak of a tumultuous love– a common theme among songs from this era.
Criticism
Despite its commercial success and popularity among fans, "Burning Like a Flame" was sometimes criticized for its mainstream appeal, a departure from Dokken’s more heavy metal roots.

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