Burnnn
Pantera · Power Metal [1988]
We wanna live our life
Forever each day
To burn your candle
At both ends
Mach 10 velocity
Not slowing down at all
Your metal heart
Just never bends
OOOOOOO
Don't stop to
Wait for life just
BURNNN it to the ground
BURNNN ! ! !
ITS TIME TO SWEAT
HAVE NO REGRET
JUST BURNNN IT DOWN
BURNNN ! ! !
ALL YOU'RE LIVIN' FOR
IS THE GLORY IN YOUR HEART
LIVE HARD, DIE GREAT
BURNNN IT DOWN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Forever each day
To burn your candle
At both ends
Mach 10 velocity
Not slowing down at all
Your metal heart
Just never bends
OOOOOOO
Don't stop to
Wait for life just
BURNNN it to the ground
BURNNN ! ! !
ITS TIME TO SWEAT
HAVE NO REGRET
JUST BURNNN IT DOWN
BURNNN ! ! !
ALL YOU'RE LIVIN' FOR
IS THE GLORY IN YOUR HEART
LIVE HARD, DIE GREAT
BURNNN IT DOWN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Burnnn
Released in 1988 on Pantera's debut album, 'Burnnn' stands as a defining track of the groove metal genre. The song showcases the band's signature blend of aggressive riffs, tight drumming, and Phil Anselmo's distinctive vocal delivery, establishing a sound that would come to dominate the late 1980s and 1990s. As one of the earliest recordings to fully embrace the heavier, rhythmic style that Pantera would later refine, it captures the raw energy and technical precision of the group during their formative years. The track remains a staple in the band's discography, frequently cited as a foundational example of the metal subgenre's evolution and enduring influence on modern heavy music.

