The song "Burnt Alive" by Unleashed tells a gruesome story of a woman being burned at the stake during the time of religious persecution and fanaticism. The song is set in a time when the priest of Christ condemns the woman as a witch and desperately prays to God to save her, but he also secretly desires her and wants to possess her. The protagonist, who is consumed by his obsession and lust, is angered that the woman rejects him and refuses to conform to his desires. He questions why God doesn't make her see things his way and give in to his advances. In a dark twist, God seemingly answers him by commanding him to tie the woman to the stake and burn her as a witch. The priest feels justified in his actions, believing that it is God's will to set his "seed" free, likely referring to his repressed sexual desires. The song portrays the horror and injustice of this act of violence, as the woman is burned alive for not conforming to societal norms and the desires of men. It highlights the theme of religious fanaticism and the abuse of power. Overall, "Burnt Alive" serves as a disturbing commentary on the historical persecution of women and the ignorance propagated by religious extremism.
