Dorian
Obel Agnes Lyrics
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So we both can pretend
It's written on the mountains
A line that never ends
As the devil spoke we spilled out on the floor
And the pieces broke and the people wanted more
And the rugged wheel is turning another round
Dorian, carry on
Will you come along to the end?
Will you ever let us carry on?
Swaying like the children
Singled out for praise
The inside out on the open
With the straightest face
As the sad-eyed woman spoke we missed our chance
The final dying joke caught in our hands
And the rugged wheel is turning another round
Dorian, carry on
Will you come along to the end?
Will you ever let us carry on?
Oh, Dorian, carry on
Will you come along to the end?
Will you ever let us carry on?
Dorian, will you follow us down?
The song "Dorian" by Agnes Obel is a beautiful and haunting track that tells a story of deception and ambiguity. The opening lines "They won't know who we are, so we both can pretend" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The idea of being anonymous and pretending to be someone else is a recurring theme throughout the song. The line "It's written on the mountains, a line that never ends" suggests that the lies and deception are so deeply ingrained that they can never truly be uncovered. The use of mountains as a metaphor also suggests that the deception is massive in scale and impossible to overcome.
The chorus, "Dorian, carry on, will you come along to the end? Will you ever let us carry on?" is a plea to the titular character. It is unclear who Dorian is, but it is clear that the singer is begging Dorian to help them carry on. The repetition of the line "will you come along to the end?" suggests that the singer is unsure if they will be able to continue on their own.
The second verse begins with "swaying like the children, singled out for praise." This line suggests that the singer is being treated like a child and is being praised for something they may not deserve. The use of the phrase "the inside out on the open with the straightest face" suggests that the singer is hiding something, but no one can see it. The sad-eyed woman mentioned in the next line is another enigmatic figure in the song. It is unclear who she is or what role she plays in the story.
Overall, Agnes Obel's "Dorian" is a beautifully crafted song with a haunting and mysterious feel. It tells a story of deception and ambiguity, with the ultimate goal of finding someone to help carry on.
Line by Line Meaning
They won't know who we are
We can pretend to be whoever we want because no one will recognize us.
So we both can pretend
We can act like someone we're not because we won't be caught.
It's written on the mountains
The truth about us is permanently etched and impossible to ignore.
A line that never ends
The consequences of our actions will continue indefinitely.
As the devil spoke we spilled out on the floor
We were unable to contain our inner demons and they took control.
And the pieces broke and the people wanted more
Our actions caused destruction and the crowds were hungry for further chaos.
And the rugged wheel is turning another round
The cycle of chaos and destruction is inevitable.
Dorian, carry on
Dorian, continue with our plan.
Will you come along to the end?
Will you stay with us until the end of our scheme?
Will you ever let us carry on?
Will you keep supporting our actions?
Swaying like the children
Moving gently like innocent kids.
Singled out for praise
Receiving special recognition for our actions.
The inside out on the open
Our true intentions are out in the open for everyone to see.
With the straightest face
Despite the chaos, we keep a straight face and hide our true emotions.
As the sad-eyed woman spoke we missed our chance
An opportunity passed us by while we were distracted by someone's sadness.
The final dying joke caught in our hands
The last laugh is on us; the joke is on us.
Dorian, will you follow us down?
Dorian, will you take the fall with us?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Agnes Caroline Thaarup Obel
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@vana659
"Dorian"
They won't know who we are
So we both can pretend
It's written on the mountains
A line that never ends
As the devil spoke we spilled out on the floor
And the pieces broke and the people wanted more
And the rugged wheel is turning another round
Dorian, carrion,
Will you come along to the end
Will you ever let us carry on
Swaying like the children,
Singled out for praise
The inside out on the open
With the straightest face
As the sad-eyed woman spoke we missed our chance,
The final dying joke caught in our hands
And the rugged wheel is turning another round
Dorian, carrion,
Will you come along to the end
Will you ever let us carry on
Dorian, carrion,
Will you come along to the end
Will you ever let us carry on
Dorian, will you follow us down
@thephotogod257
Dark introduced me to Agnes and I'm forever grateful. Absolutely beautiful, ethereal music.
@user-nf9mh2so1z
Me too, now i like all songs of Agnes Obel.
@arah2368
Yeah. Same here.
@chloe-sy5ue
Me tooooo!
@melvaughn29
If you like Agnes, check out Soley. Another similar kind of artist.
@isaacv6960
YES, thanks to the series Dark, I too came to hear of Agnes! I'm a fan!
@ddxjon
2020 under isolation... found peace with this music.
@michl4914
Same 👍
@ritapacheco8059
Same!
@lcgiroux
Me too!!!