"Watch It Burn" by Unearth is a song that expresses frustration and disillusionment towards society, particularly focusing on politics, religion, and falsehoods. The lyrics convey a sense of being separated from the listener's side and no longer being confined within a restrictive mindset. The song criticizes the prevalence of politics and fading religions, as well as the constant stream of lies that divide and incite violence ("ignite and divide; it's homicide"). The repetitive mention of being sick and tired emphasizes the weariness and disappointment felt towards these aspects of society. The lyrics suggest that the listener's wall, which represents their mindset and beliefs, is crumbling due to these frustrations. The plea to "torch it all" and "watch it burn" reflects a desire for a radical change or destruction of the corrupt or stagnant systems that the song critiques. The line "Can you imagine why? The writing's on the wall" suggests that the issues and problems discussed in the song should be evident to everyone. The phrases "We're all paralyzed," "ours has died," and "our hope has died" convey a sense of hopelessness and resignation. The chorus, "Burn your eyes on our setting sun, Burn out your eyes," could be interpreted as a call to witness the consequences of society's shortcomings, and the plea for others to understand the message being conveyed in the song. Overall, "Watch It Burn" by Unearth reflects a disillusioned perspective on society and its flawed ideologies. It offers a critique of politics, religion, and falsehoods while expressing frustration and hopelessness towards the current state of affairs.
