Bleak
Opeth feat. Steven Wilson Lyrics
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Heart still beating for the cause
Feeding
Soul still feeding on the loss
Aching
Limbs are aching from the rush
Fading
You are fading from my sight
Break of morning, coldness lingers on
Shroud me into nightmares of the sun
Moving
I am moving closer to your side
Luring
You are luring me into the night
Crying
Who is crying for you here
Dying
I am dying fast inside your tears
Plunging towards bereavement faster yet
Clearing thoughts, my mind is set
Devious movements in your eyes
Moved me from relief
Breath comes out white clouds with your lies
And filters through me
You're close to the final word
You're staring right past me in dismay
A liquid seeps from your chest
And drains me away
Mist ripples round your thin white neck
And draws me a line
Cold fingers mark this dying wreck
This moment is mine
Help me cure you
Atone for all you've done
Help me leave you
As all the days are done
Night falls again
Taking what's left of me
Slight twist, shivering corpse
Ornated with water, fills the cracks
Clasped in my limbs by tradition
This is all you need
The song "Bleak" by Opeth feat. Steven Wilson tells a somber story of loss, grief, and dying inside someone's tears. The first stanza describes the physical and emotional pain of the singer, who is slowly losing someone they love. The use of the verbs "beating," "feeding," "aching," and "fading" portray the agony of the singer's body and soul as they come to terms with their loved one slipping away. The second stanza shows the singer's determination to stay close to the person they're losing, even as they're dying inside their tears. The imagery of "nightmares of the sun" and "plunging towards bereavement" emphasizes the hopeless situation facing the singer.
The third stanza shifts focus to the dying person, who seems to be hiding something from the singer. The metaphor of "breath comes out white clouds with your lies" suggests that the person is not being honest with the singer about their true feelings or condition. The final stanza portrays the moment of death and the aftermath, with the singer describing the deceased person's "thin white neck" and "cold fingers." The last line, "this is all you need," can be interpreted as the singer accepting that death is inevitable and that there's no use fighting it anymore.
Overall, "Bleak" is a melancholic and haunting song that captures the emotions of loss and grief. The lyrics use vivid imagery and metaphors to convey the pain of the singer and the dying person, making it a powerful and moving piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Beating
My heart is still beating with passion for the purpose that motivates me
Heart still beating for the cause
My heart is still full of life and eager to work towards achieving the goal
Feeding
My soul is still nourished and sustained by the sorrow that I have encountered
Soul still feeding on the loss
My soul continues to draw sustenance from the pain and tragedy that I have experienced
Aching
My body is in pain from the thrill and excitement that I have indulged in
Limbs are aching from the rush
My limbs are sore and aching due to the adrenaline rush that I recently experienced
Fading
You are disappearing slowly from my sight and presence
You are fading from my sight
You are slowly disappearing from my life and fading away from me
Break of morning, coldness lingers on
It's early morning, and the chill of the night is still in the air
Shroud me into nightmares of the sun
Wrap me in darkness as the sun appears, bringing with it nightmares
Moving
I am slowly approaching your side or your position
I am moving closer to your side
I'm getting closer to you, either physically or emotionally
Luring
You are enticing me or seducing me in some way
You are luring me into the night
You are drawing me into a world of darkness and danger
Crying
Someone is crying, possibly due to the pain or tragedy of the situation
Who is crying for you here
Who is here to mourn or cry for you in this place?
Dying
I am weakening or dying, possibly due to the strength of my emotions or the actions taking place
I am dying fast inside your tears
I'm being drained of life by the sadness and tears that surround me
Plunging towards bereavement faster yet
I'm moving even faster towards sadness and mourning
Clearing thoughts, my mind is set
My mind is becoming more focused as I move towards the difficult situation at hand
Devious movements in your eyes
Your eyes hold subtle or deceptive movements or expressions
Moved me from relief
Your actions or words have taken away my sense of relief or comfort
Breath comes out white clouds with your lies
Your lies are visible like steam coming from your breath
And filters through me
Your deceit is seeping into my thoughts and emotions
You're close to the final word
You are near to ending the situation or making a final decision
You're staring right past me in dismay
You're looking at me but not really seeing me, possibly due to disappointment or frustration
A liquid seeps from your chest
Blood or another fluid is slowly leaking from your chest
And drains me away
Seeing you in pain or dying is draining me of my strength and energy
Mist ripples round your thin white neck
A mist or fog is swirling around your neck, which is thin or fragile
And draws me a line
The fog is creating a boundary or line between us
Cold fingers mark this dying wreck
My cold or lifeless hands are touching this person or situation that's falling apart or dying
This moment is mine
This moment, with all its emotion and turmoil, belongs to me and me alone
Help me cure you
Allow me to help heal you or make things right for you
Atone for all you've done
I want to make amends for any harm or suffering you've caused
Help me leave you
Let me help you move on or leave behind this difficult situation
As all the days are done
When everything is over and the days have passed
Night falls again
The darkness and uncertainty of night have returned
Taking what's left of me
Night is taking the final part of me, any remaining strength and energy
Slight twist, shivering corpse
A slight movement or twist is causing the now-cold body to shiver
Ornated with water, fills the cracks
Water has dripped and filled the small openings or cracks in the body's surface
Clasped in my limbs by tradition
I'm holding onto the body because it's customary or expected of me
This is all you need
This is the final thing you need or deserve in your current state of suffering
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MIKAEL LARS AKERFELDT
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