Story Behind The Song

Anyone who has ever gone back to someone they knew was wrong for them already knows the story. Anyone who hasn't won't get it from me writing it here.

Song Description

I used a lot of delay pedals on the keyboards, especially evident in the 2nd verse. A lot of ebow, and a choir of myself during the chorus.

Lyrics

I lit those bridge with that fire we couldn't put out
then i stood outside and watched it
as it burned from house to house
and with a feigned sense of accomplishment
i pretended not to cry
i turned and muttered
"now the worst has finally come"

i kept your memory in a room inside the only house i couldn't
bring myself to let the fire have its way with
so while everyone expects
the flames have cleansed the place i left
what they don't know is i crossed that bridge before i burned it

(CHORUS)
DON'T SAY HER NAME WHERE I CAN HEAR YOU AND
DON'T TALK OF THE FUTURE IN YOUR HOPEFUL (HALLOWED) TONES
DON'T TRY TO SAY SHE WASN'T WORTH IT
CAUSE THIS FIRE'S COST ME EVERYTHING I'VE OWNED

i made my way back through the city
between the houses used for fuel
sat down in your little room
took out the box marked "never open"
now i'm sweating through my clothes
and i am breathing in your smoke
and i am keeping my eyes closed
and i will die inside this home
cause i've tried living in the valley of the shadow of moving on
but i couldn't breathe without your music in my lungs.