Discover the story of the song > Burning a Sinner – Witchfinder General

The lyrics describe a scene in which a cart rolls through a town and people gather to burn a witch. The townspeople are angry and scared of her, and they tie her to a stake, shout abuse, and watch as she curses them. Eventually, the fire is lit and she is burned to death. The lyrics repeat the chorus, emphasizing the townspeople's desire to burn her for her sins and pride.