Burn the Witch
Burn the Witch

Radiohead - Burn the Witch Lyrics

This haunting piece from Radiohead is a poignant commentary on societal fear and the persecution of those who are different. The lyrics highlight the irrationality of mob mentality, symbolized by the witch trials where suspicion and paranoia led to senseless… Read more

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Burn the Witch Lyrics

Stay in the shadows
Cheer at the gallows
This is a round up

This is a low flying panic attack
Sing a song on the jukebox that goes

Burn the witch
Burn the witch
We know where you live

Red crosses on wooden doors
And if you float you burn
Loose talk around tables
Abandon all reason
Avoid all eye contact
Do not react
Shoot the messengers

This is a low flying panic attack
Sing the song of sixpence that goes

Burn the witch
Burn the witch
We know where you live
We know where you live

Writer(s): Colin Greenwood, Jonny Greenwood, Edward O'Brien, Philip Selway, Thom Yorke
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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What is the Meaning of Burn the Witch?

This haunting piece from Radiohead is a poignant commentary on societal fear and the persecution of those who are different. The lyrics highlight the irrationality of mob mentality, symbolized by the witch trials where suspicion and paranoia led to senseless violence. The repeated line "We know where you live" underscores this threat of constant surveillance and judgment. The song also critiques how society often chooses to 'shoot the messengers' rather than confront uncomfortable truths. By equating these modern behaviors with historical witch hunts, Radiohead urges listeners to question their own prejudices and fears. #SocialCommentary #FearAndPrejudice

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