Weakness
Opeth Lyrics
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I miss you
Turned away into a thousand dreams
Found out what they mean
Lost you there in a moment of truth
I trust you
Gave away the one and only heart
A gift to tear apart
Stain me, save me
Take me to my home
Hold me, show me
Take me to my home
Weaker now, drawing fluid from me
You kill me
I'm not afraid of what you have just done
But of what you've just become
The lyrics in Opeth's "Weakness" detail the pain and grief that arises from losing someone you love. The sense of longing and devastation is evident in the opening lines, "Found you there in the blink of an eye, I miss you." The singer reflects on the importance of this significant other, and how they influenced the singer's dreams and desires. The memories remain vivid, but the relationship has been severed, "Lost you there in a moment of truth, I trust you. Gave away the one and only heart, a gift to tear apart."
The chorus of "Weakness" reveals that despite the pain, the singer has not lost all faith in love. They plead to be returned to the safety and comfort of their home, "Stain me, save me. Take me to my home. Hold me, show me. Take me to my home." The final verse reflects on mortality and the vulnerability of the human condition. The singer acknowledges the power their loved one has over them, even in death, "Weaker now, drawing fluid from me. You kill me. I'm not afraid of what you have just done but of what you've just become."
Opeth's "Weakness" is a powerful and emotional ballad that explores the complex emotions that arise from losing someone you love. The song has resonated with fans around the world, and its popularity has led to numerous interesting facts about the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Found you there in the blink of an eye
I stumbled upon you quickly
I miss you
I long for your presence
Turned away into a thousand dreams
I drifted into a countless number of thoughts
Found out what they mean
I discovered the significance of those thoughts
Lost you there in a moment of truth
I became separated from you during a critical moment
I trust you
I have faith in you
Gave away the one and only heart
I surrendered my unique heart
A gift to tear apart
A present for you to ruin
Stain me, save me
Taint me, rescue me
Take me to my home
Bring me back to where I belong
Hold me, show me
Embrace me, reveal to me
Take me to my home
Bring me back to where I belong
Weaker now, drawing fluid from me
Now weaker, extracting my essence
You kill me
You are causing my demise
I'm not afraid of what you have just done
I am not scared of your recent actions
But of what you've just become
But rather, I am frightened of what you have evolved into
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MIKAEL LARS AKERFELDT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jaimethehater8137
Found you there in the blink of an eye
I miss you
Turned away into a thousand dreams
Found out what they mean
Lost you there in a moment of truth
I trust you
Gave away the one and only heart
A gift to tear apart
Stain me, save me
Take me to my home
Hold me, show me
Take me to my home
Weaker now, drawing fluid from me
You kill me
I'm not afraid of what you have just done
But of what you've just become
@nikthinks
This song reminds me of a cold winter night.. lonely and sad.. broken and despair.. thank you Opeth for making me feel nostalgic.
@dim1414
aww i have this in my 'cold air melancholic nights'.. nice
@johnaybier418
Very interesting. The whole Damnation album makes me have a feeling of cold a foggy November-December. This really grey, black-white color which you can see in the front cover. Except THIS song. This song makes me feel a hot July night, a dark night where such a slightly warm, southern wind blows with a clear starry sky, when you can spread your hands out in the air and take a jump in the hot black wind without caring where you fall. I guess it's the Hammond organ.
And it's also has a stong flavour of socialist utopism. Not the one which is popularized in the west, but that was mainstream in the Eastern Block in the 70's-80's. It is exactly like back then. I can literally see those social realist steet lights waving on the surface of the water just like the hammond organ notes are waving in the sound space. It gives back that vibe EXACTLY. I don't know if this was on purpose, but I guess not.
@zkael5387
Same here
@azloii9781
Reminds me of my hometown, walking to the bus stop for school in the cold early hours of sunrise
@NottediSolstizio
I'm not afraid of what you have just done. But of what you've just become.
@jenniferjones3995
Be afraid of what we are. I am us. Only not where you are ((((:
@sirspookybones1118
Are these quotes from something? They sound great for a movie
@NottediSolstizio
@@sirspookybones1118 this song IS a movie to me
@sirspookybones1118
@@NottediSolstizio the album might as well be