Burning Bridges Lyrics – Pink Floyd – Obscured By Clouds
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Burning Bridges (Wright, Waters) 3:29
Bridges burning gladly
Merging with the shadows,
Flickering between the lines.
Stolen moments floating softly on the air,
Borne on wings of fire and climbing higher.
Ancient bonds are breaking,
Moving on and changing sides.
Dreaming of a new day,
Cast aside the other way.
Magic visions stirring,
Kindled by and burning flames rise in her eyes.
The doorway stands ajar,
The walls that once were high.
Beyond the gilded cage,
Beyond the reach of ties.
The moment is at hand.
She breaks the golden band.
01. Obscured By Clouds
02. When You’re In
03. Burning Bridges
04. Gold It’s In The…
05. Wot’s… Uh The Deal
06. Mudmen
07. Childhood’s End
08. Free Four
09. Stay
10. Absolutely Curtains
About the Song
“Burning Bridges” is a track from Pink Floyd’s 1972 album “Obscured by Clouds,” which served as the soundtrack to the French film “La Vallée.” The song is noted for its melodic harmonies and contemplative mood, reflective of the album’s overarching themes of disconnection and the search for meaning.
In “Burning Bridges,” Pink Floyd crafts a song that is both poignant and melodically rich, offering a reflection on the passage of time and the choices that lead to irreversible change. This track stands as one of the more lyrically direct and musically subdued pieces on the “Obscured by Clouds” album.
Opening with the soft, ethereal keyboard work of Richard Wright, who also provides lead vocals alongside David Gilmour, the song immediately sets a somber yet beautiful tone. The lyrics speak to the experience of moving on and the mixed emotions that accompany leaving the past behind — epitomized by the metaphor of burning bridges.
Musically, “Burning Bridges” is characterized by its gentle acoustic strumming, complemented by a flowing organ backdrop and Gilmour’s poignant guitar solos. The vocal harmonies between Wright and Gilmour add a layer of depth and nostalgia, underscoring the song’s reflective theme.
As part of the soundtrack for “La Vallée,” “Burning Bridges” serves to encapsulate the film’s themes of escape and self-discovery, resonating with listeners who have faced similar journeys. The track remains a subtle yet memorable piece that showcases Pink Floyd’s ability to blend cinematic storytelling with their unique sonic palette.
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