Introduction
Originally released in 1993, “We’ll Burn That Bridge” is a standout track from Brooks & Dunn’s second studio album, Hard Workin’ Man. Written by Ronnie Dunn and Don Cook, the song captures the fiery, no-strings-attached passion of a fleeting romance—embracing love for the moment, with no promises for tomorrow. As the title suggests, the duo flips the common phrase “we’ll cross that bridge when we come to it” into a bold declaration: they’ll deal with the fallout later—if ever.
The song was a commercial success, becoming the fourth single from the Hard Workin’ Man album and climbing to #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1993. Its honky-tonk rhythm, electrifying guitar licks, and Ronnie Dunn’s powerhouse vocals solidified its status as a fan favorite, especially in live performances.
At their Houston show on May 17, 2024, Brooks & Dunn reignited the fire of this classic, performing it with the same high-octane energy that made them country superstars in the ’90s. The crowd response reflected the song’s enduring appeal—proof that its themes of risk, rebellion, and raw emotion still resonate after more than three decades.
“We’ll Burn That Bridge” is more than just a song—it’s a testament to Brooks & Dunn’s unmatched chemistry and their ability to make every lyric sound like a lived experience.
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Lyrics
Hello miss heartbroke
Sit your sweet self down
It’s good to see your dancin’ feet back out on the town
Rumor has it you’ve had trouble with your man
I’ve had trouble of my own, i think i understand
Chorus:
We’ll put out your old flame
We’ll build a bigger fire
I’ll pick up where he let you down and take you so much higher
And if his memory comes around
And you think you still care
We’ll burn that bridge when we get there
Come on let your hair down we’ll have us a time
He had his chance with you now all i want is mine
Give me half an hour or just a dance or two
And you’ll forget old what’s his name and how he walked out on you
(repeat chorus twice)
We’ll burn that bridge when we get there
Burn it down baby