Somebody's Always Burning Lyrics

Buddhist Monk, 1963

What a paradox he caused he caused the world to see

Doused in gas, lit a match so that others could feel

Pain may be illusion but the fire was real

Somebody's always burning

Someone will be consumed by their passion tonight

Until you understand the flames, don't waste my time

I think you had your chance in '72

The world has changed a lot since then. So how about you?

I can see that you don't see what it's really about

And the truth is not an issue 'cause you've chosen to doubt

Somebody's always burning

Someone will make a fool of the darkness tonight

Until you show me you can burn, don't waste my time

Don't waste my time

If your pretense of perfection could admit room for change

There might have been a moment for some honest exchange

But you talk of truth and friendship while you lie to your friends

And your lack of all convictions just convicts you again

Revolutionary posturing and ice-cold maneuvering

Free love was never quite as cheap as it seemed

The wheel has spun, your turn is done, you're blocking up the hall again

Better wake up quick or you'll be losing more than your dreams

Somebody's always burning

Someone will make a fool of the darkness tonight

Until you show me you can burn, don't waste my time

Don't waste my time, don't waste my time

Don't waste my time, don't waste my time