Abigail
Motionless in White Lyrics


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Burn baby burn
She's a witch, she's a witch and I'm a heretic
So, learn baby learn
She's a witch, she's a witch and I'm a heretic so, learn

Oh Abigail how could you do this to us?
You were a product of lust (Product of lust)
And now this rope on my neck stopped all the blood to my head
So, now Salem please save me (Salem please save me)

Wish upon the stars, but they won't save you tonight
God has forsaken thee to hell, we're going to hang from the sky
Feel the weight of the stones crush hard on your chest
Confess, confess before you run short of breath
Confess, confess here for your sins

Burn baby burn
She's a witch, she's a witch and I'm a heretic so, learn
Oh Abigail how could you do this to us?

Oh Abigail how could you do this to us?
You were a product of lust (Product of lust)
And now this rope on my neck stopped all the blood to my head
So, now Salem please save me (Salem please save me)

"It's not on a ship we'll meet again Abigail
But, in hell, I say God is dead"
I'll see you when we both meet in hell





How could you?
When we both meet in hell

Overall Meaning

The song “Abigail” by Motionless in White tells the story of the Salem witch trials and the persecution of women accused of witchcraft in Colonial America. The lyrics depict the desperation and fear of those who were accused, with the singer addressing Abigail, a woman who supposedly used witchcraft to seduce a man and bring destruction to her village. The lines “Burn baby burn, she’s a witch, she’s a witch and I’m a heretic, so learn baby learn” emphasize the moral panic surrounding accusations of witchcraft at the time.


The song’s chorus explores the desperation of those who were accused, with the singer pleading for mercy and salvation from God as they face the prospect of being hung. The chorus goes, “Oh Abigail how could you do this to us? You were a product of lust, and now this rope on my neck stopped all the blood to my head, so now Salem please save me.” This captures the idea that the accused were often seen as sinful or seductive, and that their punishment was not only for their alleged witchcraft but for their supposed moral transgressions.


Throughout the song, the lyrics describe the weight of the accusations and the desperation of the accused. The line “Feel the weight of the stones crush hard on your chest, confess, confess before you run short of breath” speaks to the brutal tactics used to extract confessions, and the pressure felt by those accused to admit to their supposed crimes. The song ultimately ends with a grim vision of eternal punishment, with the singer telling Abigail that they will see each other again in hell.


Line by Line Meaning

Burn baby burn
The singer is urging for the witch to be burned alive.


She's a witch, she's a witch and I'm a heretic
The singer is identifying the witch and himself as outcasts from society and religion.


So, learn baby learn
The singer is commanding the witch to learn the consequences of her supposed actions before she is punished.


Oh Abigail how could you do this to us?
The artist is addressing Abigail, questioning why she has caused harm to them.


You were a product of lust (Product of lust)
The artist believes that Abigail's actions were motivated by sexual desires.


And now this rope on my neck stopped all the blood to my head
The singer is being hanged and is losing consciousness.


So, now Salem please save me (Salem please save me)
The singer is begging for mercy, potentially from the town of Salem where the Salem witch trials took place.


Wish upon the stars, but they won't save you tonight
The artist believes that Abigail's fate is sealed and no amount of wishing or praying can save her from punishment.


God has forsaken thee to hell, we're going to hang from the sky
The artist believes that God has damned Abigail to hell and they are going to be hung for their actions.


Feel the weight of the stones crush hard on your chest
The artist is describing the method of punishment for Abigail, being crushed under the weight of stones.


Confess, confess before you run short of breath
The singer is urging Abigail to confess to her supposed sins before she dies from suffocation.


Confess, confess here for your sins
The artist continues to urge Abigail to confess her supposed sins so that she may be absolved of them.


"It's not on a ship we'll meet again Abigail But, in hell, I say God is dead"
The singer believes that they will not see Abigail again in the afterlife but will instead both suffer for their sins in hell.


I'll see you when we both meet in hell
The singer is acknowledging that they too will suffer alongside Abigail in the afterlife.


How could you?
The singer is still questioning Abigail's motives and actions that led to their punishment.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Angelo Joel Parente, Chris Cerulli, Joshua Joseph Balz, Richard Allen Olson

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@ashton3404

Burn baby burn
She's a witch, she's a witch and I'm a heretic
So, learn baby learn
She's a witch, she's a witch and I'm a heretic so, learn

Oh Abigail how could you do this to us?
You were a product of lust (Product of lust)
And now this rope on my neck stopped all the blood to my head
So, now Salem please save me (Salem please save me)

Wish upon the stars, but they won't save you tonight
God has forsaken thee to hell, we're going to hang from the sky
Feel the weight of the stones crush hard on your chest
Confess, confess before you run short of breath
Confess, confess here for your sins

Burn baby burn
She's a witch, she's a witch and I'm a heretic so, learn
Oh Abigail how could you do this to us?

Oh Abigail how could you do this to us?
You were a product of lust (Product of lust)
And now this rope on my neck stopped all the blood to my head
So, now Salem please save me (Salem please save me)

"It's not on a ship we'll meet again Abigail
But, in hell..."
I'll see you when we both meet in hell
"... I say God is dead"

Oh!

How could you?
May we both burn in hell



@ladybird9842

Lyrics:

Burn baby burn
She's a witch, she's a witch and I'm a heretic
So, learn baby learn
She's a witch, she's a witch and I'm a heretic so, learn

Oh Abigail how could you do this to us?
You were a product of lust (Product of lust)
And now this rope on my neck stopped all the blood to my head
So, now Salem please save me (Salem please save me)

Wish upon the stars, but they won't save you tonight
God has forsaken thee to hell, we're going to hang from the sky
Feel the weight of the stones crush hard on your chest
Confess, confess before you run short of breath
Confess, confess here for your sins

Burn baby burn
She's a witch, she's a witch and I'm a heretic so, learn
Oh Abigail how could you do this to us?

Oh Abigail how could you do this to us?
You were a product of lust (Product of lust)
And now this rope on my neck stopped all the blood to my head
So, now Salem please save me (Salem please save me)

"It's not on a ship we'll meet again Abigail
But, in hell... I say God is dead"
I'll see you when we both meet in hell

How could you?
When we both meet in hell



@ZTheLastViking

LYRICS

Burn baby burn
She's a witch, she's a witch and I'm a heretic
So, learn baby learn
She's a witch, she's a witch and I'm a heretic so, learn

Oh Abigail how could you do this to us?
You were a product of lust (Product of lust)
And now this rope on my neck stopped all the blood to my head
So, now Salem please save me (Salem please save me)

Wish upon the stars, but they won't save you tonight
God has forsaken thee to hell, we're going to hang from the sky
Feel the weight of the stones crush hard on your chest
Confess, confess before you run short of breath
Confess, confess here for your sins

Burn baby burn
She's a witch, she's a witch and I'm a heretic so, learn 
Oh Abigail how could you do this to us?

Oh Abigail how could you do this to us?
You were a product of lust (Product of lust)
And now this rope on my neck stopped all the blood to my head
So, now Salem please save me (Salem please save me)

"It's not on a ship we'll meet again Abigail
But, in hell, I say God is dead"
I'll see you when we both meet in hell

How could you?
When we both meet in hell



All comments from YouTube:

@JesusChrist2000BC

This is one those albums that has no bad or skippable songs. Top 10 metal album in my opinion. It's COMPLETE.

@raspberryarizona

Are you sure Jesus? It's very generic for its time. Doesn't hold up well. The intro sure is memorable but the remainder of the song leaves a stale taste in my mouth.

@discoveries1171

@@raspberryarizona Wasn't generic 10 years ago. Album flows like melting butter.

@selenicamusic

I like the album but for some reason, not immaculate misconseption

@nn-NeuralNetwork

@@raspberryarizona idk man there are some great songs. It’s some of the heaviest metalcore out there.

@AvengedBulletsForMotionlessRoa

SAME
It's their best album and it's so sad that they never play it live tbh

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@OmniMitch

I had no idea what this song was about until I saw The Crucible in school. "It's not on a ship where we'll meet again, Abigail… but in Hell" and my jaw hit the desk in sudden realization

@taintedmyth0s636

That must have been cool to finally see where the sound byte is from. I found this song from the play/movie, but the reverse was probably an awesome moment of realization :D

@lupeayala6909

YOOO. Me too.

@paulinasanchez1373

The Zeldaniac
DUDE SAME OMG I WATCHED THE CRUCIBLE IN CLASS TODAY AND MY JAW DROPPED

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