Discover the story of the song > Burning – The War On Drugs

The protagonist is driving on back roads and thinking about his relationship. He thought the love between him and his partner had faded, but now she's trying to come back into his life. He tells her to look within herself to find the truth about their relationship and tries to keep himself from getting hurt again. The chorus encourages the listener to face their pain, stay awake and dream. The song ends with a repeating chorus and an energetic outro.