Burning
Sam Smith
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I've been burning, yes, I've been burning Such a burden, this flame on my chest No insurance to pay for the damage Yeah, I've been burning up since you left I've been smoking, oh More than twenty a day Blame it on rebellion Don't blame it on me Wish I was younger Back to the nineteenth of May I had an open mind Swore to never change Funny how time goes by Had respect for myself That river ran dry You reached the limit I wasn't enough It's like the fire replaced all the love I've been burning, yes, I've been burning Such a burden, this flame on my chest No insurance to pay for the damage Yeah, I've been burning up since you left Oh, have you ever called I will burst straight back Give you my forgiveness And the shirt off my back No friends to turn to Yeah, I messed up that Wish we could smoke again Just for a day, oh Funny how time goes by Had respect for myself That river ran dry You reached the limit I wasn't enough And it's like the fire replaced all the love I've been burning, yes, I've been burning Such a burden, this flame on my chest No insurance to pay for the damage Yeah, I've been burning up since you left Yeah, I've been burning up since you left Oh, I've been burning up since you left
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Written by: Dominic Jordan, Jason Boyd, Jimmy Giannos, Sam Smith
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14 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Burning" by Sam Smith is classified under the soul and pop music genres. It has rich melodic structures typical of soul music combined with the popular appeal of pop.
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AlbumThe song "Burning" is from Sam Smith's second studio album, "The Thrill Of It All," released in 2017.
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Chart PerformanceIn the UK Singles Chart, "Burning" peaked at number 73. Despite not being officially released as a single, it managed to chart due to strong digital downloads and streaming counts.
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Emotional ContentThe song is considered one of Smith's most emotional tracks, opening up about a broken relationship and heartbreak.
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Song InterpretationSam Smith revealed in an interview that "Burning" is about the intensity of his break-up experiences, likening the emotional strain to the physical pain of burning.
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Release and Promotion"Burning" was released as the first promotional single from "The Thrill Of It All" on October 26, 2017.
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Co-WritersThe song was co-written by Sam Smith, Jason Boyd, and Dominic Jordan.
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Song Duration"Burning" runs for approximately 3 minutes and 23 seconds.
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No Music VideoUnlike some of Sam Smith's other hits, "Burning" does not have an official music video.
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Live PerformancesSam Smith has performed "Burning" live at various events, including on television shows such as BBC's Later... with Jools Holland. These performances have been praised by critics for their emotional intensity.
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Production Details"Burning" was produced by esteemed producer, Jimmy Napes, who is frequent collaborator of Sam Smith.
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Critics' ResponseCritics described "Burning" as a highlight of the album because of its soulful sound and heartfelt lyrics.
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Song InspirationSam Smith shared in interviews that "Burning" was largely inspired by his own personal experiences of love and heartbreak.
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Vulnerability DisplayAccording to Sam Smith, “Burning” reveals a lot about his mental state following his break-up and was his way of processing the emotional turmoil he was experiencing.
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