Alex Warren, Burning Down | Bangerz N Bopz

In the 3^rd edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2025), we highlight “Burning Down” performed by Gen-Z pop singer and influencer, Alex Warren.

Bring on the bold, fierce songs! Bangerz N Bopz serves up background info and insight into songs of various styles, especially songs that raise eyebrows and stir the pot.  Featured records can be classic or brand new. In the 3^rd edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2025), we break down “Burning Down” performed by Alex Warren.

“It scars forever when / Someone you called a friend / Shows you the truth can be so cold, so cold.” Oh, snap! It doesn’t stop there, folks! “You had every chance to make amends / Instead, you got drunk on bitterness.” Woo! “Burning Down” is the opener from You’ll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1), the 2024 album by Gen-Z pop singer and influencer Alex Warren. Warren, Cal Shapiro, Mag Duval, and producer Adam Yaron penned “Burning Down.” It marks Warren’s first single to land on the Billboard Hot 100. Warren shows off expressive, nuanced lead vocals; his tone is beautiful. The supporting musical accompaniment is sweet as well, particularly the groove and rhythmic piano. The verses excerpted above, feature clear and potent songwriting.

The crowning achievement, the section to beat, is the chorus, in all of its grandness:

“Said I’m the one who’s wanted

For all the fires you started

You knew the house was burning down

I had to get out

You led your saints and sinners

And fed ‘em lies for dinner

You knew the house was burning down

And look at you now.”

During the chorus, Warren is supported by background vocals, which amplify. The bridge follows the second chorus, providing separation between the verses and chorus while maintaining the exciting, high-flying nature of the song (“Used to tell me you’d pray for me / You were praying for my downfall”).  The ending of “Burning Down”  particularly stirring. Alex Warren brings the heat! Notably, there is a version featuring Joe Jonas, who appears in the official music video.

Alex Warren // You’ll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1) // Atlantic Recording Corporation // 2024

Alex Warren, Burning Down: Bangerz N Bopz No. 3 (2025) [: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corporation; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]