Burn the Witch

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“Burn the Witch” talks about discrimination in our society, making a parallel with the witch-hunts that used to happen in early ages. Shawn James sings by the perspective… Read More

Nov. 30, 20181 viewer16.3K views

Burn the Witch Lyrics

[Verse 1]
The flames lick at my feet
Their hearts full of hate
What they don't understand, they condemn
What they can't comprehend must meet its end

[Chorus]
But I won't scream, won't give them that satisfaction
No, I won't confess my false interaction
As I breathe deep and prepare for my passing
I hear them chant, burn the witch

[Verse 2]
I stand accused of bein' in league with Satan
No proof for the false accusation
Tied to the stake, no hope of escape
I stand alone and embrace my fiery fate

[Chorus]
But I won't scream, won't give them that satisfaction
No, I won't confess my false interaction
As I breathe deep and prepare for my passing
I hear them chant, burn the witch
Oh, I won't scream, won't give them that satisfaction
I won't confess my false interaction
Now as I breathe deep and prepare for my passing
I hear them chant, burn the witch

[Outro]
Burn the witch, burn the witch
Burn the witch, burn the witch

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“Burn the Witch” talks about discrimination in our society, making a parallel with the witch-hunts that used to happen in early ages. Shawn James sings by the perspective of a person considered by the Estate as a witch, but it’s a false accusation.

The metaphor can be seen on “What they don’t understand, they condemn” and “What they can’t comprehend must meet its end” as some people tend to discriminate what they don’t want to see as they don’t understand it.