Burn Slow
Brave Combo · Featuring Lauren Agnelli [2003]
You shook me from my peace, then took me from a safe place
You took me from a safe place and you stole my heart's ease
You act like a mortician, presiding at a wake
I close the lid on passion
Knowing well what's at stake
Your love consumed me wholly
At times I could not breathe
I daren't love you solely
Always felt you might leave
I offered you my soul like a humble sacrifice
You put it under a glass
Then you put it
On ice, on ice, on ice,
On ice, on ice, on ice,
On ice, on ice, on ice
And now that love has burned me
I'm waiting by the pyre
I thought my eyes were open
When I started the fire
And then to pile on insult, after the injury
You said my soul was tarnished
How you rubbed off on me!
Well now that all's been done and
We've had our last farewell
I'm burning all your letters, watching them all
Burn slow, burn slow,
Burn slow, burn slow,
(repeat)
Burn Slow
Brave Combo's 'Burn Slow' stands as a vibrant example of the band's commitment to the Spanish-language polka genre. Released on the 2003 album Featuring Lauren Agnelli, the track highlights the group's signature fusion of traditional accordion-driven rhythms with modern pop sensibilities. Known for their energetic live performances and eclectic discography, Brave Combo has long been a staple in the experimental polka scene, often blending Latin influences with rock and jazz elements. This recording captures the band's ability to craft infectious melodies that resonate across cultural boundaries. The song contributes to their extensive catalogue of work, showcasing the dynamic interplay between the ensemble's instrumental prowess and the vocal textures that define their unique sound within the broader landscape of alternative polka music.