Sable
Qual Lyrics


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From the gentle hills of Geneva
To the somber castle of Slovakia
To the dead dusty ruins of Athens

With quivering body
A twenty eight year old soul
Robed in sables of woe
Screams inside
A screaming tide
A foaming romance

From the gentle hills of Geneva
To the somber castle of Slovakia
To the dead dusty ruins of Athens

With quivering body
A twenty eight year old soul
Robed in sables of woe

Screams inside




A screaming tide
A foaming romance

Overall Meaning

In Qual's song "Sable," the lyrics suggest that the singer is experiencing a tumultuous inner turmoil that they are unable to contain. The opening lines take us on a journey across different parts of Europe, emphasizing that this is not just an individual struggle, but one that is universal and could be experienced by anyone, regardless of geography. The use of the phrase "gentle hills" and "somber castle" highlights the contrast in emotions that one can experience on this journey. Furthermore, the third location, the "dead dusty ruins of Athens," evokes a sense of history and the idea that the singer is possibly grappling with conflicting emotions tied to the past.


The lyrics go on to describe the condition of the singer, their body is "quivering" and they are draped in "sables of woe." The use of the word "sables," which is often used to describe a type of fur, suggests that the singer is besieged by a deep sense of melancholy. The repetition of the phrase "screams inside a screaming tide" emphasizes the intensity of their pain, suggesting that they are drowning in their emotions. The final line, "a foaming romance," is an interesting juxtaposition, as it suggests that despite the overwhelming pain, the singer is still grappling with romantic feelings, further complicating their situation.


Line by Line Meaning

From the gentle hills of Geneva
Starting from the peaceful terrain of Geneva


To the somber castle of Slovakia
Moving on to the gloomy castle of Slovakia


To the dead dusty ruins of Athens
And then reaching the desolate, arid remains of Athens


With quivering body
Feeling physically shaken and vulnerable


A twenty eight year old soul
A person in their late twenties, full of life experiences


Robed in sables of woe
Clothed in mourning attire, consumed by sadness


Screams inside
Internal turmoil, expressing emotional pain


A screaming tide
Intense waves of distress and sorrow


A foaming romance
The passionate relationship, though toxic, that causes the suffering




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