Maria Brink is the vocalist of American metalcore / alternative metal band … Read Full Bio ↴Maria Brink is the vocalist of American metalcore / alternative metal band In This Moment. She utilizes both screaming and clean vocals.

Early career
The first band Brink was ever in was an Albany, New York-based band called Pulse, before moving to California. In 2004, she and Chris Howorth formed the band Dying Star with drummer Jeff Fabb. They were later joined by guitarist Blake Bunzel and bassist Josh Newell. Soon after, the band changed their name to In This Moment.

In This Moment
Along with her band, she has released seven studio albums. They released their debut album, Beautiful Tragedy, was released on March 20, 2007. Their second studio album, The Dream, was released on September 30, 2008. The band's third album, A Star-Crossed Wasteland was released July 9, 2010. The band's fourth album titled Blood was released on August 14, 2012. Their fifth studio album titled Black Widow was released on November 17, 2014. Their sixth studio album, Ritual, was released on July 21, 2017. Their seventh studio album, Mother was released on March 27, 2020.

Brink has been awarded "Rock Goddess of the Year" in the third (2013) and fifth (2015) Annual Loudwire Music Awards, "Hottest Chick in Metal" in 2010, one of eleven women in heavy metal who matter by Yell! Magazine in 2012, and was recognized by Revolver Magazine as one of the "25 Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock & Metal

Burn
Maria Brink Lyrics

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I feel this is the beginning
The beginning through the end
There's nothing left to fear now
So watch me close as once again you

Burn me alive
Set me on fire and watch me die
Burn me alive

Watch me resurrect right before your eyes

There's no reason to cry now
There's nothing to forgive (Nothing to forgive)
This suffering's my blessing (My blessing)
The death of sin is how I live so

Burn me alive
Set me on fire and watch me die
Burn me alive
Watch me resurrect right before your eyes

(Set me on fire and watch me burn
Set me on fire and watch me...)

Burn me alive
Set me on fire (Set me on fire!)
And watch me die
Burn me alive

Watch me resurrect (Watch me die!)
Right before your eyes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Maria Brink's song "Burn" suggests a cathartic release of pain, anger, and guilt through physical destruction. It conveys a sense of rebirth after being consumed by fire. In the first few lines "I feel this is the beginning, the beginning through the end," the singer is acknowledging that reaching the end is a necessary part of the process of moving forward. There is no longer anything to be afraid of, and the only thing to do is to allow the flames to engulf and purify, leaving behind a reborn self.

The singer then sings, "There's no reason to cry now, there's nothing to forgive," implying that this rebirth has been facilitated by accepting past mistakes and finding peace within them. The suffering endured along the way has transformed into a blessing, and the singer finds herself living through the death of her sins. In the chorus, the singer asks to be set on fire and to die as the ultimate sacrifice for rebirth, to burn alive and resurrect once again.

Overall, "Burn" is an empowering and transformative song that follows the journey of a rebirth through destruction. It's a cathartic release of pain and a declaration of strength, asking the listeners to embrace their flaws and find peace, knowing their mistakes do not define them.

Line by Line Meaning

I feel this is the beginning
I believe this is the start of something new.

The beginning through the end
This is going to be a journey from start to finish.

There's nothing left to fear now
I'm not scared of anything anymore.

So watch me close as once again you
Pay attention to me as I make this transformation.

Burn me alive
Destroy me completely.

Set me on fire and watch me die
Cause me pain and suffering until I am no more.

Watch me resurrect right before your eyes
See me come back stronger than ever.

There's no reason to cry now
There's nothing to be sad about.

There's nothing to forgive
No need to apologize for anything.

This suffering's my blessing
My pain and agony is a gift.

The death of sin is how I live so
Denying my wrongdoing is how I survive.