Witch Hunt
PYROLYSIS Lyrics
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And lend an ear to crooked cries
Douse the flame that burns your prey
A witch I am, a witch I'll stay
The lyrics to "Witch Hunt" by PYROLYSIS are rich in imagery and seem to be speaking to the experience of being ostracized and hunted down for being perceived as different. The line "Shudder in my blackest eyes" suggests that the singer has a darker side to them, an aspect of themselves that others might find scary or unsettling. They're asking listeners to open themselves up to this darkness and really listen to the singer's story, which is full of "crooked cries," or perhaps pleas for understanding or empathy.
The second line, "Douse the flame that burns your prey," is an interesting one because it seems to be a commentary on the way that people often turn on others who are different or misunderstood. The singer is urging listeners to put out the metaphorical flames of persecution that they might feel inclined to stoke, to realize that "burning" someone for being a witch (or any other perceived crime) is an act of cruelty that should not be tolerated.
Finally, the chorus line "A witch I am, a witch I'll stay" is a powerful statement of self-acceptance and defiance. Even though the singer is being persecuted and hunted down, they are not ashamed of who they are or what they believe in. They are unapologetically embracing their identity as a "witch" and refusing to be cowed by the fear and ignorance of others.
Line by Line Meaning
My darkest thoughts fill me with fear and dread
The singer is consumed by their own negative thoughts and emotions, which terrify them.
Listen closely to the desperate pleas of the marginalized
The singer urges others to pay attention to the voices of the oppressed and disenfranchised, who are often disregarded by society.
Extinguish the fire that consumes innocent victims
The singer calls for an end to unjust persecution and violence against those who are wrongly accused or targeted by society.
I embrace my identity as a witch, despite the societal condemnation
The artist identifies themselves as a witch, accepting both the power and persecution that comes with that label. They are unashamed of who they are, even in the face of intolerance and hatred.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Tim Elfring
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