The Lines In My Hand
Opeth? Lyrics
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And everything around us is a consequence of pain
The writings on the wall depict a truth that no one reads
A government of puppets blinded by another creed
Burning voice of insanity
Nothing is the same
Find all the lines in your hand
Blinding storms are surrounding us
Take control
In our caps, poisoned wine
Find all the lines in your hands
The lines in my hand seem to be a metaphor for fate or destiny. The overall message in the song is that we are all subjected to uncontrollable external forces and that they can potentially lead to destruction. The lyrics use imagery of a government of puppets blinded by their own beliefs, burning voices of insanity, and a truth that no one reads to illustrate a theme of disillusionment with the current state of society.
The chorus, "Find all the lines in your hand," seems to imply that individuals should focus on finding their own personal path or destiny, even if it means going against what others may believe. The song suggests that we all need to be aware of our own fate and make the most out of it despite the chaos surrounding us.
Line by Line Meaning
We are dying in the wake of gods and decrees remain arcane
Our society is slowly crumbling under an unknown higher power, and the rules that dictate our lives are kept secret and unclear.
And everything around us is a consequence of pain
All aspects of our lives seem to bring some form of suffering or sorrow.
The writings on the wall depict a truth that no one reads
There are warnings and information available to us, but nobody takes the time or effort to understand it.
A government of puppets blinded by another creed
Our leaders are merely controlled by another force, and their values do not align with the people they govern.
Burning voice of insanity
The artist's thoughts and emotions are overwhelming and chaotic.
Nothing is the same
Things have changed drastically, and the singer cannot recognize their surroundings or experiences anymore.
Barren lands for the idle man
Those who do not work or contribute to society will be left with nothing in a barren and desolate world.
Find all the lines in your hand
Look within yourself and take control of your destiny by exploring your own potential and limitations.
Blinding storms are surrounding us
The obstacles in our paths are immense and overwhelming.
Take control
We must grab hold of our lives and steer them in the direction we desire, despite the challenges.
In our caps, poisoned wine
We are unknowingly consuming something toxic, possibly due to outside influence or manipulation.
Find all the lines in your hands
We must continue to explore ourselves and our capabilities to overcome the difficulties we face.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MIKAEL LARS AKERFELDT
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@matfoss1
This album ages like fine wine
@toprak3479
I'm PUZZLED when I hear people say this is their worst album.
@candleg72
Do they even have a "bad" album? LoL!! 🎶🔥🎶
@vineetgundecha7872
Wow. Axe's drumming is phenomenal on this one
@Vestirge1
Basic fast drumming.
@omairsheikh3982
*the whole album
@sqdth
Great job but i like Martin Lopez.
@flatterswhite
@Heine you can like more than one drummer
@toprak3479
He keeps his hands busy
@barakburt4099
I don't care what anyone says...axes drumming is out of this world. It might be the best I've heard