The song is introduced in , titled "Redanian Intelligence". After being separated from Geralt of Rivia for some time, Jaskier has become a successful, if somewhat bitter, performer. He debuts this "breakup song" in a tavern to express his resentment over being abandoned by Geralt on a mountain at the end of Season 1. Key Information
"Brucia Macellaio" is the Italian translation of the song , performed by the character Jaskier (Ranuncolo in Italian) in the second season of the Netflix series The Witcher . Context and Performance The Witcher Netflix Brucia Macellaio
The "Butcher" (Macellaio) refers to Geralt's infamous nickname, the "Butcher of Blaviken" . The song is introduced in , titled "Redanian Intelligence"
Written by Joseph Trapanese and Joey Batey, with lyrics by Sneha Koorse. Netflix Italia released an extended Italian version of
Netflix Italia released an extended Italian version of the song, titled Brucia Macellaio , featuring the localized lyrics used in the dub. Themes and Impact
Performed by Joey Batey , the actor who plays Jaskier.
Unlike the catchy, upbeat "Toss a Coin to Your Witcher" from Season 1, "Burn Butcher Burn" is a raw, emotional power ballad. It highlights Jaskier's evolution from a simple comic relief character to a more complex artist dealing with feelings of betrayal. The song quickly became a fan favorite, leading to numerous metal covers and acoustic renditions.