Finch What It Is To BurnWatch at the source

Finch’s “What It Is to Burn” captures the emotional volatility and explosive energy that defined early 2000s post-hardcore and emo, blending soaring melodies with aggressive instrumentation and deeply confessional lyricism. The video channels themes of heartbreak, obsession, and emotional collapse through cinematic storytelling, intense performance sequences, and moody visual aesthetics that mirror the song’s cathartic intensity. With its dynamic vocal contrasts and emotionally charged atmosphere, “What It Is to Burn” remains a landmark anthem of the post-hardcore and emo movement.