One random encounter that really stuck with me was when I came across a homeless man asking for help. He looked tired, hungry, and worn down by life, yet there was a quiet strength in his eyes. I stopped to talk to him, listened to a bit of his story, and it deeply moved me.
In that moment, I realized how truly lucky and blessed I am to have a roof over my head, food on my table, and the comforts of life I often take for granted.
I gave him some money and bought him a meal—not because I thought it would change his whole life, but because I hoped it would help him survive that day. That encounter reminded me that life can be so different for each of us.
It’s not about being rich or poor—it’s about having compassion and love for one another. Money can help, but kindness, empathy, and human connection are what truly make the world better. That simple act made me more grateful and more aware of the kind of person I want to be.
There’s something magical about the moments after a good jog — the rush of blood, the rhythm of breath, and the stillness that lingers just long enough to feel everything around you. That’s exactly where “My Burning Mark” was born — on a serene morning at Al Seef Street in Dubai, with the city still stretching awake behind me and my soul ready to pour itself into a melody.
This wasn’t just any video. It was my very first music video, and every second of it carries a piece of me — raw, real, and completely unscripted.
🎙️ The Heart Behind the Song
“My Burning Mark” is a song about leaving a trace — not on the world necessarily, but on someone’s heart. It’s the ache of loving so deeply, of giving so much of yourself to someone, that even if they walk away… they walk away marked.
The lyrics were crafted in those quiet hours of reflection. The opening lines echo the emotional weight:
“I may not be the one you chose, But I’m the fire that burned your soul…”
It’s about unrequited love, but also about reclaiming the power in vulnerability. The fire that once hurt you becomes the same fire that forged your strength. Singing this by the waterside in Al Seef, I could feel each word resonate deeper as the breeze carried my voice across the city.
🎬 Behind the Scenes in Al Seef
Al Seef’s charm is undeniable — the perfect blend of old Dubai’s soul and modern design. I had just finished my morning jog, drenched in sweat and endorphins, when I felt the pull to capture this emotion visually and vocally. No studio, no polished production — just me, the camera, and the truth in my lyrics.
You’ll see the quiet motion of the creek, the golden sunlight glinting off the boats, and the city as a quiet observer to my heart’s confession.
This wasn’t about perfection. This was about presence.
🔥 What “My Burning Mark” Means to Me
This song is my emotional fingerprint — a musical message for anyone who’s ever felt invisible in love, but still held on to their passion. It’s for the ones who gave everything, not expecting to be remembered — yet knowing deep down, they always will be.
I sing this not as a farewell to love, but as a reminder that love leaves marks — and some marks are meant to burn, not fade.
🎧 Watch. Listen. Feel.
I invite you to watch the video, not just with your eyes but with your heart. Whether you’ve loved and lost, or still carry a silent torch for someone, “My Burning Mark” might just be the song you didn’t know you needed.
👉 Watch the Music Video Here
If it moves you, leave a comment, share it, or just let it sit with you for a while. Sometimes, a song says everything you’ve been trying to say all along.
With love, Simpleman Singer | Songwriter | Dreamer
MASTER SIMPLEMAN 