Burning Down The Disco Lyrics – Shinedown
Raw ambition with nowhere left to hide — that’s the charge Shinedown brings to “Burning Down The Disco”. It’s a gut-punch anthem for those tired of doubt and half-measures, built on adrenaline and nerve. Commit or get out of the way. The fire’s already started.
Lyrics of Burning Down The Disco by Shinedown
[Intro]
Burning down the disco
[Verse 1]
I bet you never thought you’d see a moment like this
Now you’re making money but you’re not on the list
No one’s taking credit without taking the risk
(You doubt it, you doubt it)
So commit to how you’re feeling when you’re digging the most
Good luck with your decision when you’re choosing your dose
More is always better but you’re cutting it close
(You doubt it, you doubt it)
[Pre-Chorus]
(You doubt it, you doubt it)
(You doubt it, you doubt it)
[Chorus]
So watch out, you crossed the line
Don’t think, don’t blink, don’t waste my time
We out here, we out here
Burning down the disco
Watch out, don’t compromise
Don’t think, don’t blink, you’ll waste your time
We out here, we out here
Burning down the disco
[Verse 2]
Hook, line and sinker for the fortune and fame
Molotov cocktails on the brain
Lightning in a bottle never strikes the same
(You doubt it, you doubt it)
So call me rocksteady, give me four on the floor
Now it’s getting heavy, when it rains it pours
Tell me, are you ready, are you ready for more?
(You doubt it, you doubt it)
[Pre-Chorus]
(You doubt it, you doubt it)
(You doubt it, you doubt it)
[Chorus]
So watch out, you crossed the line
Don’t think, don’t blink, don’t waste my time
We out here, we out here
Burning down the disco
Watch out, don’t compromise
Don’t think, don’t blink, you’ll waste your time
We out here, we out here
Burning down the disco
[Chorus]
(Lightning in a bottle never strikes the same)
So watch out, you crossed the line
Don’t think, don’t blink, don’t waste my time
We out here, we out here
Burning down the disco
Watch out, don’t compromise
Don’t think, don’t blink, you’ll waste your time
We out here, we out here
Burning down the disco
[Outro]
(We out here, we out here)
(We out here, we out here)
Burning down the disco
Meaning of Burning Down The Disco Lyrics
There’s a specific kind of fury that doesn’t come from anger — it comes from clarity. Burning Down the Disco isn’t a song about destruction. It’s about the suffocating weight of self-doubt finally snapping. The undercurrent here isn’t aggression; it’s relief. The relief of someone who has spent too long second-guessing themselves and has, in one decisive moment, stopped. The chorus doesn’t beg. It declares. And that distinction is everything.
But what gets under your skin isn’t the bravado — it’s the accusation buried inside it. The repeated chant “you doubt it, you doubt it” is never directed outward at an enemy. One can’t help but notice it’s a mirror, held uncomfortably close. Shinedown is cataloguing the internal negotiation we all run — the hedging, the “maybe I’m not ready,” the quiet deals we make with our own potential. The verses don’t describe a villain. They describe us, on our worst days of hesitation.
Which is precisely what makes the metaphor spotlight land so hard. “Molotov cocktails on the brain” — four words that shouldn’t work as cleanly as they do. It’s not elegant. It’s not meant to be. A Molotov cocktail is improvised, desperate, and irreversible once thrown. Pairing that image with something as intimate as thought reframes ambition not as a polished strategy, but as something volatile that’s been building pressure for a long time. It’s the creative choice of a lyricist who understands that the most honest emotions aren’t pretty.
Culturally, this lands at exactly the right moment. We live in an era of performative confidence — everyone curating the appearance of certainty while privately drowning in doubt. Shinedown cuts through that performance without pretending the doubt doesn’t exist. The track leaves you feeling not necessarily fearless, but accountable. Like someone just called your bluff in the best possible way. The disco isn’t just burning down. Whatever excuse you were holding onto — it’s going with it.
Burning Down The Disco Song Credits & Production Details
| Song Title | Burning Down The Disco |
| Album | EI8HT |
| Singer(s) | Shinedown |
| Musician(s) | Eric Bass, Dave Bassett |
| Lyricist(s) | Brent Smith, Eric Bass, Zach Myers, Dave Bassett |
| Release Date | May 29, 2026 |
| Language | English |
More Lyrics from “EI8HT” Album
EI8HT
- The Pilot
- So Glad That You Asked
- Wide Open
- Back To The Living
- Deep End
- Bear With Me
- Machine Gun
- Imposter
- Dizzy
- Young Again
- Burning Down The Disco (Currently Reading)
- At The Bottom
Frequently Asked Questions About Burning Down The Disco Song
Who is the singer of the song ‘Burning Down The Disco’?
The song ‘Burning Down The Disco’ is sung by Shinedown.
Who wrote the song ‘Burning Down The Disco’ by Shinedown?
The song ‘Burning Down The Disco’ by Shinedown is written by Brent Smith, Eric Bass, Zach Myers and Dave Bassett.
Who produced the music for the song ‘Burning Down The Disco’?
Music of the song ‘Burning Down The Disco’ is produced by Eric Bass and Dave Bassett.
When was the song ‘Burning Down The Disco’ officially released?
The song ‘Burning Down The Disco’ is officially released on May 29, 2026, accompanied by its official music video.
What album is the song ‘Burning Down The Disco’ from?
The song ‘Burning Down The Disco’ is from the album titled ‘EI8HT’.
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