Burning For You
Blue Oyster Cult · Cult Classic
Home in the city
Home isn't pretty
Ain't no home for me
Home in the darkness
Home on the highway
Home isn't my way
Home will never be
Burn out the day
Burn out the night
I can't see no reason to put up a fight
I'm living for giving the devil his due
And I'm burning, I'm burning, I'm burning for you
I'm burning, I'm burning, I'm burning for you
Time is the essence
Time is the season
Time ain't no reason
Got no time to slow
Time everlasting
Time to play besides
Time ain't on my side
Time I'll never know
Burn out the day
Burn out the night
I'm not the one to tell you what's wrong or what's right
I've seen suns that were freezing and lives that were through
Well I'm burning, I'm burning, I'm burning for you
I'm burning, I'm burning, I'm burning for you
Burn out the day
Burn out the night
I can't see no reason to put up a fight
I'm living for giving the devil his due
And I'm burning, I'm burning, I'm burning for you
I'm burning, I'm burning, I'm burning for you
Burning For You
Blue Oyster Cult's "Burning For You" stands as a defining track from their 1986 album Cult Classic, exemplifying the band's signature blend of hard rock and theatrical metal. Recorded during a period when the group fully embraced their sci-fi and horror-themed aesthetic, the song features the iconic high-pitched vocals of Brian Downey alongside the band's characteristic distorted guitar riffs. As a staple of their discography, the recording captures the raw energy and theatrical flair that made the band a staple of the late 80s metal scene. The track remains a powerful representation of the era's heavy metal sound, showcasing the band's ability to fuse aggressive instrumentation with dramatic, narrative-driven performance styles that continue to resonate with fans of classic rock and metal.