A Church Is Burning Lyrics

Lyric discussion by ShineYouDiamond 

Cover art for A Church Is Burning lyrics by Paul Simon

I see this as a song of victory (albeit victory at a cost). Even the fire, the chosen instrument of violence, speaks out in defiance of oppression and ignorance.

I totally agree with this as well, @ShineYouDiamond. It even says, in the chorus, 'You can burn down our churches but I shall be free,' Which is exactly the idea that you're giving in your comment.