Babylon – Burn

“Burn” is a powerful track from W.A.S.P.’s 2009 album Babylon, a record deeply inspired by themes of biblical prophecy, rebellion, destruction, and spiritual conflict. True to the album’s concept, the song blends apocalyptic imagery with the band’s signature heavy metal aggression.

Musically, “Burn” delivers driving riffs, sharp rhythm changes, and an intense vocal performance by Blackie Lawless, combining classic W.A.S.P. heaviness with a darker, more mature tone. The song channels anger and defiance, portraying fire as both a force of punishment and purification — a recurring symbol throughout Babylon.

Lyrically, “Burn” reflects the album’s broader narrative of moral collapse and divine judgment, echoing Old Testament imagery while maintaining a raw, confrontational edge. It stands as one of the more aggressive moments on the record, reinforcing W.A.S.P.’s ability to merge storytelling, metal theatrics, and social commentary.

For fans of traditional heavy metal with conceptual depth, “Burn” represents the essence of Babylon: intense, provocative, and unapologetically heavy.

The sky is red I don’t understand
Past midnight I still see the land
People are sayin’ the woman is damned
She makes you burn with a wave of her hand
The city’s a blaze the town’s on fire
The woman’s flames are reachin’ higher
We were fools we called her liar all I hear is burn
I didn’t believe she was devil’s sperm
She said curse you all you’ll never learn
When I leave there’s no return
The people laughed til she said burn
Warning came no one cared
Earth was shakin’ we stood and stared
When it came no one was spared still I hear burn
You know we had no time we could not even try
You know we had no time
You know we had no time we could not even try
You know we had no time
The sky is red I don’t understand
Past midnight I still see the land
People are sayin’ the woman is damned
She makes you burn with a wave of her hand
Warning came no one cared
Earth was shakin’ we stood and stared
When it came no one was spared still I hear burn burn

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W.A.S.P. is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1982 by Blackie Lawless. Emerging from the shock-rock scene of the early 1980s, the band became known for its aggressive sound, theatrical image, and uncompromising attitude. Over time, W.A.S.P. evolved beyond provocation, developing a darker and more introspective style, especially on concept-driven albums like The Crimson Idol and Babylon. Today, the band is regarded as a classic act of heavy metal, respected for its longevity, powerful songwriting, and the distinctive vision of its founder.

             

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