Discover the story of the song > Burn Butcher Burn – Joseph Trapanese

The protagonist is expressing their disappointment that the person they're singing about is still alive. They mention that they also survived, but not because of this person. The protagonist talks about how this person didn't appreciate the joy they brought and now they're going to burn all the memories they have of this person. The chorus talks about how this person turned their back on the protagonist and now they will burn, metaphorically speaking, just like a butcher burning. The song ends with the protagonist reiterating their desire to burn all the memories of this person.