Burn Your Life Down

Album: The Con (2007)
Play Video

Songfacts®:

  • This song was written about Tegan and Sara's grandmother dying, and how their grandfather reacted to it. Tegan and Sara are twins, and Sara wrote this. >>>
    Suggestion credit:
    Elizabeth - Old Town, ME

Comments: 2

  • Valery from Orlando, Flthis song is particularly about their grandmother's death from their grandfather's point of view. for example, he talked about how he couldn't travel anymore now that she's passed, because when he looks to his side while driving, she's not there anymore. "i drive around the block and i'm not looking to my right"
  • Eva from Cincinnati, OhI thought that the song "Knife Going In" was about their grandmother's death? (idk)?
see more comments

Editor's Picks

Richard Butler of The Psychedelic Furs

Richard Butler of The Psychedelic FursSongwriter Interviews

Psychedelic Furs lead singer Richard Butler talks about their first album since 1991 and explains what's really going on in "Pretty In Pink."

The Untold Story Of Fiona Apple's Extraordinary Machine

The Untold Story Of Fiona Apple's Extraordinary MachineSong Writing

Fiona's highly-anticipated third album almost didn't make it. Here's how it finally came together after two years and a leak.

Benny Mardones

Benny MardonesSongwriter Interviews

His song "Into The Night" is one of the most-played of all time. For Benny, it took him to hell and back.

David Sancious

David SanciousSongwriter Interviews

Keyboard great David Sancious talks about his work with Sting, Seal, Springsteen, Clapton and Aretha, and explains what quantum physics has to do with making music.

Tommy James

Tommy JamesSongwriter Interviews

"Mony Mony," "Crimson and Clover," "Draggin' The Line"... the hits kept coming for Tommy James, and in a plot line fit for a movie, his record company was controlled by the mafia.

Dean Pitchford

Dean PitchfordSongwriter Interviews

Dean wrote the screenplay and lyrics to all the songs in Footloose. His other hits include "Fame" and "All The Man That I Need."