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Burning Bright [2016]

from Reflection by DoTheDaringDew

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I started off 2016 with something rather somber. This song is dedicated to anyone that has ever had to lose a pet they loved. You'll see this again on Reflection, but this was my first attempt at doing a song that is very personal to me.

This track is about my dog, Gypsy, who was our beloved family pet since I was in elementary school. She had been battling a very aggressive cancer for several years leading up to this song, and this was my way of coping with the fact that we'd eventually have to put her to sleep.

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Ever since the day that we had first met
You always had that extra bounce in your step
Never knowing which way life would take us
Seeing this is one of my deepest cuts
Heavy panting, aimless running around
Random bursts of energy are found
You barrel through the house, it breaks my heart
Since I had watched you grow and was there from the start

You’re burning bright
Brighter than I ever wanted to see you burn
You’re burning to the point of no return
It brings a tear to my eye
You’ll soon be lighting up the sky
And burning bright

I’d complain that there’s a lump in my throat
But how can I when there’s dozens on your coat?
One would think it brings a smile to my face
To see you bounce around and jump all over the place
Not one bit
Your hearing’s gone, can barely even see
Sometimes I wonder if you even notice me
I kneel down and look into your blank stare
Because I want to believe that you’re still in there

Telling you how much I love you does no good
You know I’d take it all away if only I could
I pray that this is all just a second wind
But deep down I know we’re getting closer to the end

You’re burning bright
Brighter than I ever wanted to see you burn
You’re burning to the point of no return
It brings a tear to my eye
You’ll soon be lighting up the sky
A truth I cannot deny

Because you’re burning bright
You’re burning bright
You’re burning bright
You’re burning bright

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from Reflection, released July 11, 2020
Music and lyrics by DoTheDaringDew

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