“Burn Your Desire” by Ifa is a scintillating melody that catches you off guard, weaving its way into the fibers of your being. It’s an experience, a journey that Ifa embarks upon with the listener, inviting them into a world where desires aren’t just felt but set ablaze as the sometimes torturous landscape they are.
The exquisite production quality of “Burn Your Desire,” where every beat, every note, and every breath feels intentionally placed yet effortlessly natural. There’s a magic in the way the song builds up starting with a simmering ember of an intro that crescendos into a conflagration of sound and emotion. With the added spice of a video emblazoned, literally, with the fires of wraith lit upon shields of vengeance.
The composition is a masterful blend of delicate melodies and stirring harmonies that mirror the tumultuous journey from despair to liberation. Each chord and note seems meticulously chosen to resonate with the listener’s innermost feelings, creating a musical tapestry that is as intricate as it is beautiful. The arrangement flirts with the boundaries of genres, refusing to be pigeonholed, much like the indomitable spirit it seeks to portray.
Vocally, Ifa delivers a performance that is nothing short of transcendent. There’s a vulnerability in the delivery that’s palpable, a raw edge to the voice that speaks volumes of lived experience and authenticity. Yet, there is also strength, a defiant roar against the silence that often shrouds topics of abuse. This duality in Ifa’s vocal execution enriches the track, lending it a power that’s both haunting and inspirational.
Lyrically, “Burn Your Desire” is a poetic exploration of darkness and light. The song’s narrative navigates the shadows of suffering and the luminous path of rejecting and rising above it. There’s an elegance in how the lyrics confront such a difficult subject matter, never veering into the realm of despair, but instead, offering a message of hope and renewal. The use of metaphor and imagery in the songwriting elevates the track, transforming personal agony into a universal call to break free from the chains of the past.
Lyrics
Caught me in a moment
So helpless 'cause you've stolen
My trust in everything
And my faith in our humanity
Forced me to play your game
It unleashed the flame
You seemed to believe you own it
I'm done with letting you control me
It was the last time you hurt me
I'm done! (I'm done!)
You can't burn me
I'm made of fire
So I'll burn your desire
No more screwing
I'm not doing
Things against my will
Fire's burning
Tides are turning
I'll make you die in pain
You can't hurt me
Nor disturb me
I got this on my own
No more good thoughts
No more good words
I'm done with all good deeds (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
I grew stronger than ever before
You can't scare me away any more
You deserve the pain!
Fuck!
You deserve the pain
After I have been betrayed and deceived
I can finally see the worth in me
I spread my wings and fly away
And became the person I am today
No more screwing
I'm not doing
Things against my will
Fire's burning
Tides are turning
I'll make you die in pain (pain)
No more screwing
I'm not doing (I'm not doing)
Things against my will
Fire's burning
Tides are turning
I'll make you die in pain
You can't hurt me
Nor disturb me
I got this on my own
No more good thoughts
No more good words
I'm done with all good deeds
Vicious Shred 
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