ENISA wrote the song after a mentor figure told her she "didn't have what it takes" to succeed in the music industry. Rather than being discouraged, she used the experience as fuel:
: The song was produced by Julie Hardy and Mike MacAllister.
"Burn This Bridge" is the debut single by Brooklyn-born singer-songwriter (Enisa Nikaj), released in September 2016. The soul-pop track serves as an anthem of self-confidence and independence, born from the artist's personal rejection by a music industry figure. Background and Inspiration ENISA - Burn This Bridge
: Filmed primarily on the Brooklyn Bridge and at Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan.
Watch the official music video for 'Burn This Bridge' to see ENISA's journey across New York City: ENISA - Burn This Bridge (Official Video) YouTube• Nov 23, 2016 ENISA – Burn This Bridge Lyrics - Genius ENISA wrote the song after a mentor figure
The music video, which premiered on Billboard in November 2016, is a visual love letter to ENISA's New York roots:
: The lyrics focus on self-reliance and the realization that she does not need to rely on anyone but herself. The soul-pop track serves as an anthem of
: "Burn This Bridge" helped establish her as a rising artist, leading to later hits like "Love Cycle" and "Dumb Boy," eventually resulting in her signing with Atlantic Records in 2021.