This song, as a metaphore, celebrates the hard partying and breaking the rules attitude of a rocker, with the repeated phrase "let it burn" serving as a mantra or rallying cry for a rebellious spirit, symbolizing a desire to let everything go, to burn away any limitations or restrictions, and revel in the freedom of living life on one's terms. It encourages you to break free from societal constraints, embrace rebellion, and live life to the fullest without fear of judgment or repercussions.
When Volbeat frontman Michael Poulsen listened to the song, he decided it needed another voice in the mix. He has long been a fan of Clutch vocalist Neil Fallon's gruff and powerful style, so he emailed him, and Fallon agreed to be the other singer. Two members of rock and roll outfit JD McPherson Band also lend their talents to the song. Raynier Jacob Jacildo is the pianist, while Doug Corocran contributes a Clarence Clemons-esque saxophone break. Michael Poulsen said, "I wanted it to sound like Jerry Lee Lewis and the saxophone sound you hear in Little Richard's music, they really nailed it."
This song, as a metaphore, celebrates the hard partying and breaking the rules attitude of a rocker, with the repeated phrase "let it burn" serving as a mantra or rallying cry for a rebellious spirit, symbolizing a desire to let everything go, to burn away any limitations or restrictions, and revel in the freedom of living life on one's terms. It encourages you to break free from societal constraints, embrace rebellion, and live life to the fullest without fear of judgment or repercussions.
When Volbeat frontman Michael Poulsen listened to the song, he decided it needed another voice in the mix. He has long been a fan of Clutch vocalist Neil Fallon's gruff and powerful style, so he emailed him, and Fallon agreed to be the other singer. Two members of rock and roll outfit JD McPherson Band also lend their talents to the song. Raynier Jacob Jacildo is the pianist, while Doug Corocran contributes a Clarence Clemons-esque saxophone break. Michael Poulsen said, "I wanted it to sound like Jerry Lee Lewis and the saxophone sound you hear in Little Richard's music, they really nailed it."