Rêverie
Opeth - Ghost Reveries [Limited Edition] Lyrics
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And further away from my home
Baying behind me I hear the hounds
Flock's chasing to find me alone
A trail of sickness leading to me
If I am haunted then you will see
I'm hiding away from the sun
Will never rest, will never be at ease
All my matter's expired so I run
A trail of sickness leading to me
If I am haunted then you will see
There falls another
Vapor hands released the blade
Insane regrets at the drop
Instruments of death before me
Lose all to save a little at your peril, it's justified
And dismiss your demons as death becomes a jest
You are the laughing stock of the absinthe-minded
Confession stuck in your mouth and long-gone fevers reappear
Nocturnally helpless, weak in the light
Depending on a prayer
Pacing deserted roads to find a seed of hope
They are the trees
Rotten pulp inside, never well
Roots are sucking, thieving from my source
Tired boughs reaching for the light
It is all false pretension, harlequin forest
Awaiting redemption for a lifetime
As they die alone with no one by their side
Are they forgiven?
Stark determination
Poisoning the soul
Unfettered beast inside
Chiming sovereign control
And now the woods are burning
Tearing life-crops asunder
Useless blackened remains
Still pure smoldering
The lyrics of "Reverie" by Opeth express a sense of isolation, fear, and the struggle to find redemption. The singer is depicted as wandering deeper into the unknown, away from their familiar surroundings, with the sound of pursuing hounds behind them. There is a feeling of being haunted, as if there is a trail of sickness leading to them.
The darkness and emptiness are described as a hiding place, a way to escape the sun and find solace. However, there is a restlessness that prevents any ease or comfort. The singer feels as though their existence is expired, leading them to constantly run and evade.
The song takes a darker turn, with the mention of instruments of death and regrets. The lyrics suggest that sacrificing a little in order to preserve oneself is justified, dismissing the demons and making light of death. There is a sense of being ridiculed by those who are intoxicated or deluded by absinthe. Confessions are stuck in the mouth, and past uncertainties resurface.
The next section speaks of feeling helpless and weak, relying on prayer and traversing deserted roads in search of hope. The trees are depicted as rotten, with their roots stealing from the singer's source of strength. They are tired, reaching for the light in an attempt to survive. The repetition of the phrase "it is all false pretension, harlequin forest" suggests that all these efforts may be in vain.
The lyrics then touch on the idea of punishment and forgiveness. The singer questions if those who die alone, without anyone by their side, will be forgiven. The determination to survive and control one's own fate is described as a stark poison that consumes the soul.
Finally, the lyrics speak of destruction, with the woods burning and life being torn apart. What remains is useless and smoldering, possibly symbolizing the consequences of one's actions.
Overall, "Reverie" conveys a sense of isolation, fear, and the internal struggle for redemption. It explores themes of decay, sacrifice, and the consequences of one's choices. The lyrics paint a bleak picture of a world consumed by darkness and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Into the trees past meadow grounds
Venturing into the depths of the woods, leaving familiar and peaceful surroundings behind
And further away from my home
Moving even farther from the comfort and familiarity of one's dwelling
Baying behind me I hear the hounds
Hearing the relentless pursuit of one's troubles and anxieties
Flock's chasing to find me alone
The troubles and problems relentlessly chasing after the individual, seeking to isolate them
A trail of sickness leading to me
The consequences of one's actions or choices leading to personal suffering
If I am haunted then you will see
If one is tormented by guilt or haunting memories, it will eventually become apparent to others
Searching the darkness and emptiness
Exploring the depths of despair and void within oneself
I'm hiding away from the sun
Avoiding the light of truth and reality, seeking solace in darkness
Will never rest, will never be at ease
Constantly plagued by restlessness and the inability to find peace
All my matter's expired so I run
Feeling depleted and drained, driven to escape from one's current state
There falls another
Another individual succumbs to their circumstances or fate
Vapor hands released the blade
The hands of illusion or deceit let go of their destructive influence
Insane regrets at the drop
Overwhelming remorse and regret upon the realization of irreversible actions
Instruments of death before me
Confronting the consequences of one's choices and the destructive forces they have unleashed
Lose all to save a little at your peril, it's justified
Sacrificing everything for a small gain, despite the dangerous consequences it may bring
And dismiss your demons as death becomes a jest
Ignoring or downplaying one's inner demons as the concept of death loses its seriousness
You are the laughing stock of the absinthe-minded
Mocked and ridiculed by those who exist in a state of delusion or intoxication
Confession stuck in your mouth and long-gone fevers reappear
Unable to express one's inner turmoil or admit to past wrongdoings, haunted by old afflictions
Nocturnally helpless, weak in the light
Feeling utterly defenseless and vulnerable in the face of truth or illumination
Depending on a prayer
Relying solely on hope and prayer for guidance or salvation
Pacing deserted roads to find a seed of hope
Wandering through desolate paths, desperately searching for a glimmer of optimism or possibility
They are the trees
Referring to the individuals who bring harm or negativity into one's life
Rotten pulp inside, never well
These individuals are internally decayed and consistently unhealthy
Roots are sucking, thieving from my source
Their influence and actions drain the life and vitality from the artist
Tired boughs reaching for the light
Exhausted and worn branches of the trees desperately longing for enlightenment or redemption
It is all false pretension, harlequin forest
The entire scenario is built upon deceit and illusion, a deceptive forest of masks and facades
Awaiting redemption for a lifetime
Waiting indefinitely for forgiveness or salvation from a lifetime of mistakes and regrets
As they die alone with no one by their side
Facing death and its consequences in isolation, without anyone for support or companionship
Are they forgiven?
Questioning whether these individuals will ever be granted forgiveness or absolution
Stark determination
A resolute and unwavering resolve to overcome challenges or obstacles
Poisoning the soul
Causing harm and corruption to one's inner being or essence
Unfettered beast inside
An unrestrained and untamed inner darkness or turmoil
Chiming sovereign control
Exerting complete and dominant authority over one's own actions and choices
And now the woods are burning
Metaphorically representing a chaotic and destructive situation that is unfolding
Tearing life-crops asunder
Devastating and ruining the fruits of one's labor or existence
Useless blackened remains
What is left after the destruction holds no value or purpose, reduced to charred remnants
Still pure smoldering
Despite the devastation, there is still a lingering sense of something not entirely consumed or destroyed
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MIKAEL LARS AKERFELDT
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@borishick1859
God was never planning to create humans but on a vision of the future he heard the ending riff of this song and had no choice
@kylewargo6915
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@ronkozlowski8169
funny, i never thought of God as a head banger but if it,s written so shall it be. i,m good with that at least he,s on our side. lol
@daumantasdaniel1929
In the beggining there was nothing, but on a very first day, God created Opeth
@ToothlessWizard
@Richard Loves Tuna He believes in music first and foremost.
@vppirani
@Arcrombie 😂
@davidsimpson2560
This is my go-to song for introducing Opeth to a new listener.
@squidcultist0022
That, or masters apprentices (first one i heard by opeth)
@AbolfazlGhorbani
Ghost of Perdition is my go-to song for introducing metal music to a new listener.
@t.hussain921
Ghost of Perdition can put people off. I remember listening to it and then not checking Opeth out for one year. Harlequin Forest is much more accessible.