All was still
When I broke the seal
In dwindling Winter morning shades
I knew a ransom must be paid out
Apostasy, a curse on me?
The weaker vessel secure under grace of God
Matrimonial locks, skeleton key
She pursue my gaze on her
A dance within a masquerade
The servants ransom culled and laid out
Hereditary cornucopia (hereditary cornucopia)
This dire desire for wealth
The lure of a prosperous well
Disfigured child won't die young
The hearts of us all she has won
(But you must leave here)
Silent curtsy, tearful bliss
(God bless you)
Carnal shame, a secret treaty
The lovers bond
When I broke the seal
In dwindling Winter morning shades
I knew a ransom must be paid out
Apostasy, a curse on me?
The weaker vessel secure under grace of God
Matrimonial locks, skeleton key
She pursue my gaze on her
A dance within a masquerade
The servants ransom culled and laid out
Hereditary cornucopia (hereditary cornucopia)
This dire desire for wealth
The lure of a prosperous well
Disfigured child won't die young
The hearts of us all she has won
(But you must leave here)
Silent curtsy, tearful bliss
(God bless you)
Carnal shame, a secret treaty
The lovers bond
Song Info
Copyright
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Writer
Mikael Akerfeldt
Duration
5:10
Producer
Steven Wilson, Mikael åkerfeldt
Release date
2005-09-02t00:00:00z
Sentiment
Positive
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eternaltearsofsorrow On Feb 07, 2025
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This is about the birth of a girl with polio. The story of the track & album is that the patriarch broke his marriage vow by having an affair with a servant so after the child was born and got sick, he promised he’ll raise her as everyone in the house loved her but he sends the servant away. §3 encapsulates the album’s broader exploration of the costs of secrecy & betrayal. The patriarch’s confession is both an act of redemption and a catalyst for upheaval, forcing the family to confront the truth about their legacy. While his acknowledgment of guilt provides a chance for healing, it also leaves behind a trail of pain and disillusionment.