Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2013-03-19
- Album Name: Cost of Living
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “Burnt Sacrifice” by Incendiary
‘Burnt Sacrifice’ by Incendiary is a song about the painful costs of taking decisive action in order to make change. The narrator is trapped in a cycle of hesitation and ambivalence, confronted with the need to make difficult decisions that will undoubtedly result in deep personal losses. The narrator struggles with the mental anguish of choosing between staying stuck and making meaningful progress but ultimately chooses to make the sacrifice and endure the consequences. They express the sense of relief and clarity that comes with making a decision, and the hope that the costs paid will be worth the transformation and progress that are achieved. The chorus expresses a desire to remain true to their chosen path, no matter the costs, and to carry on despite the burdens that come with it. In the end, the narrator finds a connection between the journey and the destination, realizing the struggle was part of the reward.