Time to Burn

Doug Murphy

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At times I feel the need to write other melodies but stay true to the message.

folk inspired by a classic modernized lyric

Doug Murphy

a one man show

Douglas Murphy is a passionate lyricist and storyteller whose songs blend heart, honesty, and a touch of grit. Drawing inspiration from everyday life, personal journeys, and timeless themes, his work spans genres like folk, country, acoustic rock, and modern balladry. Whether writing heartfelt love songs, nostalgic reflections, or thought-provoking narratives, Douglas focuses on lyrical depth and emotional connection. Crafted to resonate, designed for both live performance and sync licensing, and he often collaborates with musicians and AI production tools to bring his words to life with professional polish. With an ever-growing catalogue, Douglas continues to write to make listeners feel seen, understood, and moved.

Song Info

Genre

Beats • Beats General

Charts

Peak #20

Peak in subgenre #6

Author

Douglas Murphy

Rights

2023

Uploaded

September 07, 2023

Track Files

MP3

MP3 8.6 MB • 320 kbps • 3:47 minutes

Lossless

WAV 38.1 MB (no audio tag)

Meta Data

Samples

No samples, loops, or splices

BPM

120

Beat

4/4

Vocals

Male

Character

Energy

relaxed, cool

high-energy

Danceable

coffee-place

dancefloor

Positivity

dark, sad, angry

happy

Appeal

unique

radio-friendly

Story behind the song

Inspired by "Where Have All the Flowers Gone" but modernized the lyric to what is happening now and maybe the why.

Lyrics

Time to Burn [Sung to "Where Have All the Flowers Gone]
[2023/06/09]

[A]
The battle lines have been drawn.
Earth's defences are amassing.
The battle lines have been drawn.
And for some, the final blow.
The battle lines have been drawn.
And the nightmare has begun.
We're running out of time to burn.
Running out of time to burn.

[A]
We all know what's going on.
Earth's defences are amassing.
We all know what's going on.
Yes, we all know.
We all know what's going on, and 
we can't undo what has been done.
We're running out of time to burn.
Running out of time to burn.

[A]
It's lashing out from dusk 'till dawn
from all of our harassment.
It's lashing out from dusk 'till dawn.
Torrential rain and fires below.
It's lashing out from dusk 'till dawn.
We must take the blame for what we've done.
We're running out of time to burn.
Running out of time to burn.

[A]
Where can we go from this day on?
Earth's defences are amassing.
Where can we go from this day on
before the crushing blow?
Where can we go from this day on?
We're public enemy number one?
We're running out of time to burn.
Running out of time to burn.

[A]
Can't shut our eyes to what's going on.
Earth's defences are amassing.
Can't shut our eyes to what's going on.
So many have told us so.
Can't shut our eyes to what's going on.
And there's nowhere here where we can run.
We're running out of time to burn.
Running out of time to burn.

Copyright (c) 2023 Douglas Murphy

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