Burn the Witch
Queens of the Stone Age
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Holding hands Skipping like a stone On our way To see what we have done The first to speak Is the first to lie The children cross Their hearts & hope to die Bite your tongue Swear to keep your mouth shut Ask yourself Will i burn in Hell? Then write it down & cast it in the well There they are The mob it cries for blood To twist the tale Into fore wood Fan the flames With a little lie Then turn your cheek Until the fire dies The skin it peels Like the truth, away What it was I will never say... Bite your tongue, swear to keep Keep your mouth shut Make up something Make up something good... Holding hands Skipping like a stone Burn the witch Burn to ash & bone
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Written by: JOSH HOMME, TROY DEAN VAN LEEUWEN, JOSEPH WILLIAM CASTILLO
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10 facts about this song
Song Production"Burn the Witch" is from the American rock band Queens of the Stone Age's fourth studio album "Lullabies to Paralyze." It was produced by band member Joshua Homme and released in 2005.
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Music StyleThe song is a blend of hard rock and stoner rock. It's characterized by its heavy guitar riffs and intense drum beats, highlighting the band's known style.
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Album RankingIn the Billboard 200 albums chart, "Lullabies to Paralyze," which includes "Burn the Witch," was ranked at No. 5. This was a significant feat for the band at the time.
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CollaborationBilly Gibbons, guitarist and lead vocalist of the band ZZ Top, provided additional vocals and guitar on "Burn the Witch." His contribution greatly influenced the feel and sound of the track.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Burn the Witch" is stylized like a classic horror film and features cameos from various famous musicians including Billy Gibbons, Jack Black, and members of The Distillers and The Dead Weather.
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Themes and ImageryThe song uses witch burning as a metaphor hinting towards a greater theme of paranoia, mob mentality, and prejudice.
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ReceptionCritics praised "Burn the Witch" for its catchy riff and the lyrical storytelling ability of Homme. It was recognized as one of the standout tracks off the album.
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Live Performances"Burn the Witch" has been regularly performed live by Queens of the Stone Age, and it's often accentuated by an extended intro or finale, making it a fan-favorite at concerts.
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B-side TrackThe song "Like a Drug" is a B-side to "Burn the Witch."
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Usage in Media"Burn the Witch" has been featured in various media, including the video game 'Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock' and the TV show 'Californication.'
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