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Persephone
Opeth Lyrics


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A beloved name inside my heart
A fleeting glance became the start
A missing word I am still awaiting
A wretched deception, I am creating

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Persephone narrate a story of unrequited love and the pain that ensues. The first line, "a beloved name inside my heart," shows the deep love the singer has for someone. However, it seems that the love is not reciprocated since it only started with "a fleeting glance." The next line, "a missing word I am still awaiting," suggests that the singer is waiting for some indication of love from the subject, but it has not come yet. The last line, "a wretched deception, I am creating," could reflect the singer's inner conflict of deceiving themselves into thinking that the relationship might still work out.


The theme of Persephone is linked to Greek mythology. Persephone is a goddess who represents spring and new beginnings, but she is also known for being abducted by Hades and taken to the underworld. The song could be interpreted as a metaphorical representation of the story of Persephone and Hades, where the singer represents Hades, who longs to be with someone but ends up with a sense of deception.


Line by Line Meaning

A beloved name inside my heart
There is someone very dear to the singer, occupying a special place in their heart.


A fleeting glance became the start
The singer's feelings for this person were sparked by a brief interaction.


A missing word I am still awaiting
The singer is waiting for a specific thing or answer from this person, and it has not yet been given.


A wretched deception, I am creating
To cope with the uncertainty and anxiety of waiting for a response, the artist is deceiving themselves and creating false ideas or scenarios in their mind.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Mikael Akerfeldt

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