There are certain elements a favorite song must poses in order to be deemed a "favorite song". These elements are different for each individual, however. Personally, there are three characteristics that make up my favorite song. They are honesty, inspiration, and defiance. The song that holds these three qualities for me is "Burn out Bright" by the band Switchfoot. This song is more than just music notes and lyrics but it is a virtue which I believe everyone should live their life by.
Before I can fully discuss why "Burn Out Bright" is my favorite song it is necessary to know a little history behind the band to fully understand the interpretation of the song. Switchfoot is comprised of five members who are all deeply rooted in the Christian faith. As commited Christians, Switchfoot has dedicated their music to the Lord. They use their gifts God as blessed them with in music as a tool in guiding and inspiring others.
Jon Foreman is the writer of " Burn Out Bright". This song is ethical but at the same time challenges the listener to sit back and reflect his or her own character. He writes "If we only got one try. If we've only got one life. If time was never on our side. Before I die I want to burn out bright". This line is the heart of the song. It states that as human beings we have a social and moral obligation to live our life as Christ taught us. We can not sit by and watch the world run its course. We must take action against evil, make sacrifices, and never fizzle out. He states that giving up should never be an option no matter how difficult life gets.
He then goes on to write "So a spark ignites in time and space to make it through this human race. You fight and crawl your way back home but you're running the wrong way. The future is a question mark with kerosene electric sparks. There's still fire in you yet Yeah there's still fire in you." By this he is saying that as humans we will get caught up in this fast paced world. Temptation will bully us at our most vulnerable moments and make us follow wrongful paths. However, Lord made every human capable of succeeding and if we are truly sincere with ourselves and with Christ we will always prosper in the end.
Burn out Bright is a song that will always serve as a reminder of how I want to live my life. When I die I do not want to fade from this world but leave a personal mark behind. I do not want to live it ignoring the issues that corrupt this world but live to fight it. I don't want life to be easy. I want to be challenged. Last but not least, I want Christ by side as I live it.
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