Burning Bridges
The World Needs a Hero
2001
Duration: 5:21
Track number: 5
Writers
Lyrics by: Dave Mustaine
Music by: Dave Mustaine
Theme
A track criticizing self-destructive behavior and the tendency to **'burn bridges'** (destroy relationships/opportunities). The lyrics express frustration with someone who constantly betrays themselves and others, resulting in a lonely, unsupported existence.
Lyrics
You give up on yourself
Somehow you got betrayed again
Thin ice and luck runs out
Who will you blame it on this time?
Due to lack of interest in you
At the light at the end of the tunnel
Was turned off
And something I noticed
Beating you is thrilling me
I've got a secret for you
If you took your own direction
If only you **practice what you preach**
If you follow your advice
You wouldn't be **burning bridges** all the time
Don't close your eyes to injustice
Listen, being brave ain't chicken shit
A man without any valor
Has nothing worth living for
Due to lack of interest in you
At the light at the end of the tunnel
Was turned off
And something I noticed
Beating you is thrilling me
I've got a secret for you
If you took your own direction
If only you **practice what you preach**
If you follow your advice
You wouldn't be **burning bridges** all the time
If you took your own direction
If only you **practice what you preach**
If you follow your advice
You wouldn't be **burning bridges** all the time
If you took your own direction
If only you **practice what you preach**
If you follow your advice
You wouldn't be **burning bridges** all the time
